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1990 marathon course finishers

UNI to honor professor’s legacy with Marathon Class Fun Run, Nov. 1

The University of Northern Iowa will honor the life and legacy of beloved psychology professor David A. Whitsett with the Marathon Class Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Teaching for Democracy

‘Democracy in Education’ takes spotlight at 2025 Tubbs Teaching Connections

The University of Northern Iowa College of Education will explore how schools can strengthen civic literacy, civil discourse and student agency during the 2025 Bill and Linda Tubbs Teaching Connections. 
UNI leads $5 million NSF-funded project to elevate STEM teaching in rural schools

UNI leads $5 million NSF-funded project to elevate STEM teaching in rural schools

The University of Northern Iowa has been awarded nearly $5 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead a new initiative aimed at strengthening STEM education in rural elementary schools.
Halloween House 2025

UNI to host 2025 “Halloween House” for children and their families

Enjoy a spooky good time at the annual Halloween House, with science made fun by UNI students who are studying the sciences.
Last call for tickets

Final call for tickets: Step into tomorrow at TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa on Oct. 25

This is your last chance to be part of something extraordinary. TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa hits the stage Saturday, October 25, at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
Johnathan Buffalo and Mark Nook go through donated items

UNI returns collection of cultural items to the Meskwaki Nation

The University of Northern Iowa Museum has returned a collection of cultural artifacts to the Meskwaki Nation, donating them to the Meskwaki Cultural Center & Museum.
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.
Marian promotional photo

TheatreUNI presents “Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood”

For its first production of the 2025-26 season, TheatreUNI will present “Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood” by Adam Szymkowicz.
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.
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.”