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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

UNI alum Dr. Kimryn Rathmell picked as next director of National Cancer Institute

Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint UNI alum Dr. Kimryn Rathmell as the next director of the National Cancer Institute.
Bob Bone, Duncan Sandys, José Herrera, and Melinda Boyd pose after the announcement was made

Panther Marching Band to head to London

The Panther Marching Band was invited to perform in the 2024-2025 London New Year's Day Parade. 
Ben Hagarty speaking at Fast Forward

Fast Forward at UNI ignites interest in digital media careers

Nearly every year since 2005, UNI graduates have given back to the next generation of media professionals by being a part of Fast Forward Digital Media Workshop.
2023 Yager Award winenrs with UNI leadership

Two Iowa teachers recognized with UNI’s Yager Exemplary Teaching Award

Two Iowa teachers earned recognition for their service to the field with recent awards from the University of Northern Iowa.
Pat Blank and Bob Dorr holding up Department of Communication and Media Hall of Fame awards

UNI Department of Communication and Media inducts inaugural Hall of Fame honorees

UNI’s Department of Communication and Media has inducted the first members into its Hall of Fame, welcoming Pat Blank and Bob Dorr.
Man with a top hat and glasses in dim light looking off to the side

UNI School of Music presents “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”

The UNI School of Music will present silent horror film “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” with live improvised electro-acoustic music performed by UNI faculty.
UNI Chemistry Biochemistry Halloween House

UNI to host Halloween House for children and families

UNI's American Chemical Society (ACS) student chapter, in collaboration with students from across campus, will host their annual Halloween House.
Cedar Valley Youth Poet Laureate

North American Review launches Cedar Valley Youth Poet Laureate program

The North American Review literary magazine, housed on the UNI campus, is excited to announce the launch of the Cedar Valley Youth Poet Laureate program.
College students in a classroom

Grant from U.S. Department of Education helps address shortage of English as a Second Language teachers

As part of a grant of almost $1.5 million awarded to the University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Languages & Literatures, a new cohort of 15 graduate students have begun working toward their English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement or master of arts in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL).
Ben Hagarty holding a camera

UNI’s Fast Forward Digital Media Workshop returns Oct. 27

UNI’s Fast Forward Digital Media Workshop returns Oct. 27 for expert media panels and demonstrations.