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Isaac Campbell pasting on picture of Paul Rusesabagina onto wall

Where art meets advocacy: UNI alum Isaac Campbell spotlights American detainees

Isaac Campbell is the man behind the Bring Our Families Home mural in Washington D.C., which advocates for American hostages and wrongful detainees.
Danny Galyen conducting

UNI School of Music faculty elected to American Bandmasters Association

University of Northern Iowa School of Music faculty artist Danny Galyen has been elected to the prestigious American Bandmasters Association (ABA). 
Spring 2023 BFA Exhibition

UNI Department of Art students present BFA group exhibition

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will present the spring 2023 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) group exhibition from April 24 through May 5.
UNI students posing in front of photo backdrop for SPEAK Out! Day

INSPIRE Conference 2023: a hands-on experience showcase

At UNI's INSPIRE Student Research & Engagement Conference, you can see a wide variety of academic disciplines, from criminology to physical education.
Caylin Jayde

Art career is taking flight for UNI graduate Caylin Jayde

From finishing her first mural to being featured in “New American Paintings” to having a viral TikTok, it’s been quite the year for UNI alum Caylin Jayde.
Winfred Afeaneku holding large check for $250

Programmed for success – UNI student finds opportunity building mobile apps

As a junior computer science major at UNI, Winfred Afeaneku is working to develop a mobile app and has presented his research on several occasions. 
Riley Schreder and dog outside on snowy day

UNI alum a finalist for Inspiring Women of Iowa

Riley Schreder is proud of being a mom to her son, Eli, who tragically passed away shortly after his birth. She inspires others by sharing her story.
Gretchen Steffensmeier in the field collecting research.

Biology graduate student journeys 7,200 miles across rural Iowa to help expand natural vegetation

Gretchen Steffensmeier is on a mission across Iowa’s farmland as part of a federally-funded conservation research program. 
UNI Campanile

University of Northern Iowa rolls out “self-designed” master’s program

UNI is now accepting candidates for a new individualized alternative for graduate study: “This degree has flexibility that no other degree allows for...” 
Mary Ann Bolton Award Applications are due by April 14, 2023

Mary Ann Bolton Undergraduate Research Award 2023

The Mary Ann Bolton Undergraduate Research Award recognizes and celebrates students who have completed undergraduate research. Those who have conducted research using library materials and are approved by a UNI faculty member or mentor can qualify. Full time students from any major must have completed a credit-bearing course or faculty mentored project. Projects must also be original work completed no earlier than spring of 2021.

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