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UNI Metal Casting Center in the Applied Engineering Building

AEB expansion and modernization will help build in-demand job skills

UNI Metal Casting Center in the Applied Engineering Building

The University of Northern Iowa's Applied Engineering Building (AEB) will undergo an extensive modernization starting June 9.

There will be a groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m that day, which will include remarks from Governor Kim Reynolds, UNI President Mark A. Nook and other UNI leadership, alumni and industry leaders.

Lang Hall

Languages & Literatures students experience the thrill of publishing

Creative writing and professional writing students have recently experienced the incomparable thrill of publishing, both in digital and print formats.
Amelia Gotera standing with her artwork of UNI campus

Students who live on campus for four years gifted original art keepsake by UNI senior

When UHD partnered with the Public Art Incubator to find a student who could create a timeless keepsake for UNI alumni, Amelia Gotera was up for the challenge.
Summer workshop for music teachers

UNI to offer summer workshops for music teachers

Summer workshop for music teachers

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa is now accepting enrollments for two music education workshops this summer: Audio Engineering for Educators and RockShop! Modern Band Workshop. 

Each workshop is designed for teachers to enhance learning and instruction in their music classrooms. One hour of undergraduate or graduate credit is available for each workshop.

Students from UMM

Partnership between UNI and university in Yucatán, Mexico benefits students

By creating a pathway for language exchange and study abroad opportunities, the partnership between UNI and a university in Yucatán, Mexico, is thriving.
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Featuring our Faculty: John Wiles

John wiles

John Wiles, associate professor of choral conducting, has been upholding a strong legacy of choral excellence at the UNI School of Music for the past 12 years.

New Horizons Band brass ensemble

UNI New Horizons Band to present spring concert

New Horizons Band brass ensemble

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa’s New Horizons Band will perform a spring concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 29, in the Great Hall of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on the UNI campus.

Woman looking at screen

What Is Actuarial Science?

Becoming an actuary could be the best choice for your career. But what is actuarial science? We have an overview to help you out!
FIRST Robotics teams compete on campus

FIRST Robotics Competition returns to UNI-Dome, igniting STEM excitement

After two years of abnormal competition, the FIRST Robotics Competition returned to UNI with a bang, affirming UNI’s commitment to all things STEM.