Job Skills Stories & News

UNI construction management students build big reputation at national competition

Out of 35 teams, UNI construction management students earned a third place finish in the estimating category and 11th place overall, beating out numerous much larger schools at a national competition in Las Vegas.

5 best engineering jobs in high demand with high salaries

A degree from the University of Northern Iowa can open doorways to the best engineering jobs that are in high demand today. Discover your options!

Nursing students make history in UNI’s first-ever White Coat Ceremony

UNI's first-ever White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of the BSN students’ journey toward becoming future leaders in health care.

UNI professor provides students “Next Step” into the real world

Most graduates entering the “real world” are left to figure out these things on their own… until now, thanks to the Next Step Program at UNI.

UNI Overseas Teaching Fair connects educators to schools around the world

University of Northern Iowa’s Overseas Teaching Services will host the world’s oldest in-person international recruitment fair this weekend.

University of Northern Iowa offers Free Graduate Application Week

Use code GRD24 from December 3-10, 2023 on the UNI admissions website.

200+ employers looking to hire UNI grads at fall career fair

The University of Northern Iowa’s fall career fair is just around the corner on Sept. 18 in the McLeod Center. 

What can you do with a Master’s of Public Policy?

Getting a Master's of Public Policy from UNI is a smart career move if you have a passion for advocacy and want to make an impact.

Fashion career takes alumna from small town to big city

Growing up in the small town of Muscatine, Iowa, with a passion for fashion, Cassie Hendrix, ’21, has always had her sights set on big city living.

Experiment 529 receives Veridian Community Engagement Grant for third consecutive year

Experiment 529, a collaboration between Iowa CORE and the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI), has been awarded the Veridian Community Engagement Grant for the third year in a row. Experiment 529 aims to provide paid internships to college-bound high school and UNI students.