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Student looking through microscope

Want to become a doctor or dentist? Start here.

Want to become a doctor or a dentist? A pre-professional program at the University of Northern Iowa is the place to start! Discover your path to a health career.
TheatreUNI "Stories Unbound" 25-26 season

TheatreUNI announces 2025-26 season

The UNI Department of Theatre is thrilled to announce a full four-show lineup for TheatreUNI’s 2025-26 season, which includes a range of productions for every theatrical taste.
Amy Fitcher artwork

UNI Gallery of Art announces two new exhibitions

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art and Permanent Art Collection is excited to announce two new opening art exhibitions, both opening Aug. 25.
UNI campus in the summer

UNI faculty win at inaugural Iowa Open Educational Resources Awards

Six UNI faculty were honored at the inaugural Iowa Open Educational Resources (OER) Awards, which recognizes instructors across the state who have created or adopted OER in innovative ways.
Mary Black

Cedar Falls native joins UNI as new College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences dean

Following a nationwide search, the University of Northern Iowa is pleased to announce that Mary Black will serve as the next dean of the College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences.
Student shakes hands with President Nook at Commencement

UNI releases spring 2025 graduation and dean’s lists

Want to find out who made UNI's spring 2025 graduation or dean's list? Go through the easy search process to see who's on the lists!
UNI instructor, Mary McDade, standing next to a synthetic cadaver used in the syndaver lab.

How UNI faculty are helping to reshape anatomy education across the US

Anatomy and physiology professors at UNI standing next to the synthetic cadaver.

State-of-the-art health education isn’t just for med school. At the University of Northern Iowa, future doctors, nurses, athletic trainers and other health professionals can look forward to working hands-on in their very first semester.

Citlaly Fernandez and Naylea Verdinez in a classroom

UNI’s impact on Spanish education in Iowa

Three women associated with UNI's Spanish teaching program all recently taught in the West Liberty school district.
Graduate walks across the stage at UNI Commencement

UNI will celebrate nearly 1,600 graduates at spring Commencement

Nearly 1,600 graduates make up UNI’s class of spring 2025, and three Commencement ceremonies will be held to celebrate their achievements. 
Spring 2025 grads

Meet the spring 2025 Panther grads

All the hard work of our Panther seniors has paid off, as they’ve made it to Commencement time! We are proud of all they’ve accomplished and excited to see where they go in the future. Get to know a few of our graduates!