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UNI’s Neighboring State Rate for new students slated to begin this fall

The University of Northern Iowa is taking a bold step to benefit students across the Midwest by offering in-state tuition to new undergraduate students from all six states bordering Iowa beginning this fall. 
Drew Conrad

University of Northern Iowa appoints Drew Conrad as executive director of Business & Community Services

The University of Northern Iowa has appointed Drew Conrad as the new executive director of Business & Community Services (BCS), the economic development outreach arm of the Wilson College of Business, effective July 1.
Mary Black

Cedar Falls native joins UNI as new College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences dean

Following a nationwide search, the University of Northern Iowa is pleased to announce that Mary Black will serve as the next dean of the College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences.
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Proposed Panther District to add hotel, restaurant, retail to UNI campus, Cedar Falls

The University of Northern Iowa is proposing a mixed-use development known as Panther District that would add an exciting mix of restaurants, retail establishments, a hotel and housing options to the Cedar Falls community.
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.
Attendees at 2024 Family Business Conference

June 23 is proclaimed Family Business Day through the work of the UNI Family Business Center

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Lisa Remy receives Educational Leadership Legacy Award from Sharon Dentlinger

Longtime school leader Lisa Remy receives Educational Leadership Legacy Award

Lisa Remy, executive director of the School Administrators of Iowa (SAI) and former school superintendent for West Des Moines Community Schools, has received the 2025 UNI Educational Leadership Legacy Award. 
Randy Pilkington

Randy Pilkington to retire from UNI Business & Community Services after nearly 40 years

Pilkington will continue working part-time to support the leadership transition and focus on special projects, including federal relations, intellectual property and planning.
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Wilson College of Business becomes first in the world to earn AACSB supplemental accounting accreditation through accelerated path

After decades of maintaining accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, the Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa can now add AACSB’s supplemental accounting accreditation to its impressive resume.