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Student looking through microscope

Want to become a doctor or dentist? Start here.

Want to become a doctor or a dentist? A pre-professional program at the University of Northern Iowa is the place to start! Discover your path to a health career.
Michelle Barnell in her classroom

New UNI teachers ready to enter classrooms for the 2025-26 school year

First-year teachers Benjamin Buseman and Michelle Barnell are readying their classrooms for students. Both teachers graduated from UNI.
A picture of seven members of the UNI ROTC program, walking away from the camera

UNI ROTC program impacted by Army restructuring effort

UNI is working to determine next steps, and the Department of Military Science remains fully engaged in delivering all levels of coursework for each year of the ROTC program.
Student shakes hands with President Nook at Commencement

UNI releases spring 2025 graduation and dean’s lists

Want to find out who made UNI's spring 2025 graduation or dean's list? Go through the easy search process to see who's on the lists!
Allison Rank

UNI names Allison Rank as inaugural director of the Center for Civic Education

As director of the Center for Civic Education at UNI, Allison Rank will oversee the planning and implementation of the center’s activities, foster relationships with important stakeholders, work to secure grants and lead strategic planning for the center.
Judy Nissen

A Legacy in Learning

Judy Nissen, ’63, reflects on her lifelong commitment to education and the important role faculty play in enriching student learning and academic growth.
Jake Schaefer

Renewing workplace culture

Jake Schaefer, ’01, ’08, builds on his UNI education to transform mental health counseling and leadership coaching, helping individuals and organizations thrive.
Nelson Rhomberg

A smile that changes lives

Nelson Rhomberg’s path from a small village in Haiti to UNI’s physical education teaching program is a testament to the power of opportunity, perseverance and the people who believe in you.
Tatiana Rice

Shaping policy with purpose

Tatiana Rice, ’16, leverages her UNI education and diverse experiences to lead AI legislation that promotes fairness, civil rights and ethical technology use.
A still of UNI's Scott Peters answering a question on Iowa Public Television's "Iowa Press"

UNI’s Scott Peters talks civics education on "Iowa Press"

UNI political science professor Scott Peters recently appeared on Iowa Press to discuss the urgent need for improved civics education in Iowa and across the country.