Employees from across the University of Northern Iowa community came together on May 21 for the 2026 Professional Development Conference, a day centered on learning, connection and growth.
At University of Northern Iowa, some of the most meaningful lessons in connection, mentorship and belonging don’t just happen in the classroom — they happen on the basketball court.
Five UNI faculty members and one graduate student — representing fields from music and education to engineering and astrochemistry — have been awarded funding and support to advance early‑stage ideas through the university’s Intellectual Property and Innovation Disclosure Competition IV.
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.
Dr. Randall Harlow, professor of organ and music theory, recently released a new album titled "HOLY!" A celebration of the 25th anniversary of UNI's Helmuth Wolff organ in Jebe Hall.
The University of Northern Iowa Department of Physics has been awarded a $340,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead a collaborative research project exploring the magnetic properties of advanced materials with potential applications in quantum technologies.
Rod Library seeks instructors/teams to adopt or adapt free course materials licensed for reuse. Funds compensate instructors and support transitioning a course from a commercial text to free materials. Up to $1,500 per project. Deadline October 10 (noon).
Six UNI faculty were honored at the inaugural Iowa Open Educational Resources (OER) Awards, which recognizes instructors across the state who have created or adopted OER in innovative ways.
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.
