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Annette Gordon-Reed

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed to deliver Constitution Day address at UNI

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Harvard University professor Annette Gordon-Reed will present "Thomas Jefferson and the Presidency" as the University of Northern Iowa's 2026 Constitution Day address.
Faculty in workshop

UNI hosts regional workshop exploring history's role in civic education

UNI welcomed history faculty from across the Midwest for a two-day workshop focused on strengthening history’s role in civic education and preparing future social studies teachers.
Ivana Ebersole in Georgetown

From UNI to the Smithsonian: Finding a place in the museum world

A summer internship at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is giving UNI history graduate Ivana Ebersole a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's leading museums while helping her discover where she fits in the museum profession.
UNI student Max Mullis is pictured resting after donating stem cells to leukemia patient.

UNI athletic training student becomes life-saving donor for leukemia patient

UNI Master of Athletic Training student Max Mullis traveled to Chicago to donate stem cells to a 73-year-old leukemia patient.
Students in caps and gowns at UNI Commencement

UNI recognizes students on Spring 2026 graduation and dean’s lists

The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students named to the spring 2026 graduation and dean’s lists.
Students at UNI Commencement

UNI celebrates nearly 1,500 graduates at spring commencement ceremonies

90% percent of the students are Iowa residents, representing 93 counties in the state. Nearly a third identify themselves as first-generation college graduates.
Nursing students working with labor and delivery simulator

UNI celebrates completed nursing facility for BSN programs

The University of Northern Iowa is celebrating its newly completed nursing facility, giving students access to advanced, hands-on training designed to mirror real-world clinical environments.
Nursing students using anatomage table

Accelerated BSN at University of Northern Iowa now enrolling for fall launch

The University of Northern Iowa is now enrolling students for its new Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program, set to launch in August 2026.
Spring 2026 grads

Meet the spring 2026 graduating class

Keep reading to meet a few members of spring 2026 graduation class and make sure you tell them “congrats!” if you see them in person!
Students in a gym getting

For the love of movement

When you have a passion for movement and enjoy working with kids, becoming a physical education teacher is a dream job. That’s the case for PE teacher and UNI alum Caitlin Schoville and UNI PE major Peyton Major.