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Bella Markley

Out-of-state student finds home at UNI

As an out-of-state student, Bella Markley has found her passion and her community at the University of Northern Iowa. Find out more about her story!
Marvin Carr graduated from UNI with a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences Teaching.

Meet the 2025 Iowa Military Veteran of the Year, who just started student teaching

Marvin Carr, a 47-year-old non-traditional student at the University of Northern Iowa, walked across the McLeod Center stage in the spring to receive his diploma in Social Sciences Teaching.
Congress, the President and the Balance of Power

Reminder: UNI welcomes students and community to 2025 Congress to Campus forum

Former U.S. House Representatives Dave Loebsack (D-IA) and Gil Gutknecht (R-MN) will present "Hoxie Forum: Congress, the President and the Balance of Power" to the UNI campus.
Allison Rank and student in Maucker Union

U.S. Department of Education awards $1.22 million grant to University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Civic Education

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a three-year, $1.22 million American History and Civics Education – Seminars (AHC-Seminars) grant to the University of Northern Iowa Center for Civic Education.
Student teacher in the classroom

A career in teaching: A path for any passion

A career in teaching is one option for taking your love of a subject and turning it into a fulfilling job. Check out some of the degree choices!
Participants in the architecture walking tours gather around Seerley Hall to learn about its history on campus.

UNI students bring campus architecture to life through sesquicentennial walking tours

As part of the University of Northern Iowa’s Sesquicentennial Celebration, UNI history students are guiding architectural walking tours that showcase 150 years of campus.
Gil Gutknecht and William Enyart with a UNI student

UNI welcomes students and community to 2025 Congress to Campus forum

UNI's Center for Civic Education, along with the Departments of History and Political Science, welcome students and the community to the “Hoxie Forum: Congress, the President and the Balance of Power.” 
Nancy Kertz hugging new nursing student, both wearing white coats

UNI hosts third White Coat Ceremony for nursing students

The University of Northern Iowa held a White Coat Ceremony for its third cohort of nursing students on Saturday, Sept. 13, as part of Family Weekend.
Men's Sheds participants cleaning up litter outside

UNI professor starts first-of-its-kind health initiative in Iowa for retired men

Melinda Heinz, a University of Northern Iowa assistant professor of gerontology, is improving the quality of life of local men, especially those who have retired, with Men's Sheds, an initiative that is the first of its kind in Iowa. 
A group of people pose for a photo. One is holding a sign that says "Just got inducted into the UNI Teacher Education Program"

UNI celebrates future educators at 62nd Teacher Education Convocation

UNI held its annual Teacher Education Convocation, welcoming future educators into the teacher education program. This event encompasses students from all academic colleges at UNI, highlighting the expansiveness of Iowa’s largest teacher education program.