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UNI to host first-ever visiting Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence

For the first time, the University of Northern Iowa has been selected to host a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence.

UNI School of Music to host 43rd Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert

"Welcome Home" will be the theme of the 43rd Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, hosted by the UNI School of Music.

UNI’s enrollment increases for second straight year at 9,283 students

The University of Northern Iowa enrollment for 2024 is up by 2.9% compared to 2023 and has increased 3.7% from 2022.

Gallagher Bluedorn announces the first "Candlelight Pop-Up Concert” performance, Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Cedar Falls Woman’s Club

Gallagher Bluedorn's first Candlelight Pop-Up Concert of the season will feature local singer-songwriter Joel Sires.

UNI’s Metal Casting and Foundry 4.0 Centers welcome director Drew James

Drew James brings over 17 years of experience in professional casting to his new role as director of the Metal Casting and Foundry 4.0 Centers.

UNI Nursing surpasses $1 million in donor support through Our Tomorrow Campaign

Alumni and friends of UNI have made a considerable investment to help launch the university’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

UNI Gallery of Art announces two upcoming exhibition openings

The UNI Gallery of Art has two new exhibitions that can be enjoyed by the public throughout the fall semester.

UNI Family Business Center to host fourth annual Iowa Family Business Conference

The UNI Family Business Center will host its fourth annual Iowa Family Business Conference on Nov. 6 at Krause Gateway Center in Des Moines.

UNI nursing program receives $275,000 grant to enhance maternal health and critical care education

A grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust will unlock specialized, hands-on learning experiences for students in UNI's brand-new nursing program.

UNI’s Iowa Center for Employee Ownership receives funding from Ford Foundation

The Ford Foundation has approved a grant of $315,000 to the UNI Foundation to support the Iowa Center for Employee Ownership (IA-CEO) program.