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University of Northern Iowa launches curriculum on artificial intelligence

The University of Northern Iowa is launching new academic programs designed to prepare students for careers in one of the fastest-growing and most transformative areas of today’s workforce, artificial intelligence.
Mehmet Aydin and Austin Wildeboer pose for the camera

UNI metal casting students featured in national series promoting manufacturing careers

The series aims to generate excitement about manufacturing careers and highlight programs preparing the next generation of industry leaders. "It’s really getting that hands-on experience, and the University of Northern Iowa is doing a great job of that.”
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UNI announces academic restructuring to strengthen humanities and public service education

The University of Northern Iowa has received approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to move forward with two academic restructuring actions that reflect UNI’s ongoing commitment to strengthen the humanities and expand interdisciplinary public service education.
 Daniel Chapilliquén working on computer

From Peru to a UNI engineering degree

When Daniel Chapilliquén arrived on campus at the University of Northern Iowa, he brought with him years of engineering preparation, international perspective and the ambition to build solutions that solve real-world problems.
Claire Uselding directing band

Band directors swing back to UNI for Tallcorn Jazz Festival

For some UNI-educated band directors, attending the Tallcorn Jazz Festival with their students is a full-circle moment, as many of them helped organize and execute the event back in their college days.
Two engineers in manufacturing facility

What does a manufacturing engineer do? Read this to find out!

Are you wondering what a manufacturing engineer does or how you can become one? We've got everything you need to know!
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WATCH: This UNI student found her home in engineering

Something is always happening in the Applied Engineering Building on UNI’s campus. Just ask Maddie Hageman, a manufacturing engineering technology and technology management student.
Mara Burkholder working with students

From first grade dreams to future classrooms: Mara Burkholder’s path to teaching at UNI

For Mara Burkholder, the desire to become a teacher began early — much earlier than most college students can remember.
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812

TheatreUNI presents “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812”

For its first production of 2026, TheatreUNI will present “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812” by Dave Malloy. 
A man stands speaking to an audience in a small event room while a panel of seated participants listens behind him. A screen to the side displays a slide reading “Timeless Journey: Taking Time,” and attendees sit in rows of chairs facing the speaker.

Theatre that transforms

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