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John Clayton playing the cello

UNI School of Music to host guest artist John Clayton at Tallcorn Jazz Festival

The 74th annual Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz concerts will be held on the UNI campus on Feb. 20 and 21.
UNI students at Commencement

UNI releases Fall 2024 graduation and dean’s lists

The University of Northern Iowa dean's list and graduation list are now live. Visit the Graduation / Dean's List Reports page and follow the simple instructions to find and celebrate these outstanding students.
Elizabeth Rench in front of sign that says Irbid

Making a global impact as a UNI-educated TESOL teacher

A TESOL/French teaching degree from UNI helped pave the road to international teaching for alum Elizabeth Rench.
UNI engineering students

UNI offers Free Application Week for students to pursue engineering at UNI

There will be a free application week for students interested in pursuing engineering at UNI, from January 26 through January 31, 2025.
Students stand in front of a poster board presenting their work from a conference

UNI Physics students present cutting-edge research at prestigious magnetism conference

Six physics students and two faculty members spent the week in New Orleans presenting their research.
Student working on laptop

U.S. News & World Report ranks UNI among Best Online Programs

UNI received top honors for both its online master’s in education programs and for the first time, its online bachelor’s programs.
Stewart Carter in the Applied Engineering Building

Stewart Carter to lead Engineering at UNI

Engineering at UNI is getting a boost from its newly named leader, Stewart Carter, who brings a wealth of experience to the position.
Members of Panther Marching Band at Windsor Castle

UNI’s Panther Marching Band performs in London

UNI’s Panther Marching Band is just coming off a magical trip to London to start the new year.
Two students wearing safety goggles work together in a lab with a robotic arm. One student sits at a control panel while the other stands beside them, pointing at notes on a clipboard. The robotic arm is positioned over a conveyor belt in a modern engineering workspace.

Engineering the Future

UNI has launched a new Department of Applied Engineering, added several new engineering programs, and completed a major $44 million building renovation. Stewart Carter, a longtime engineering leader, has been appointed to guide the department and strengthen industry partnerships, positioning UNI to meet Iowa’s growing engineering workforce needs.
Graduation caps

UNI prepares to celebrate nearly 700 graduates at fall 2024 Commencement

Among the graduates are 212 first-generation college students and 25 military veterans, highlighting UNI’s commitment to supporting student success.
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