Office of the President Stories & News

Presidential lecture welcomes U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma

Richard Verma will present his lecture, titled "Foreign Policy Begins at Home: American Leadership and Public Service," on Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. on UNI campus.

President Nook delivers the 2024 University Address

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President Nook, Jim Jermier discuss Our Tomorrow on "The Steele Report"

University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook and Jim Jermier took part in a recent taping of "The Steele Report."

President Nook featured on latest episode of “Iowa Biz Cast”

UNI President Mark Nook joined Iowa Business Council President Joe Murphy on the latest episode of Iowa Biz Cast to discuss higher education in Iowa.

UNI’s commitment to Kosovo partnership stronger than ever

A delegation from the UNI recently visited Kosovo to enhance the strong relationship UNI has built with the people of Kosovo and its numerous institutions.

UNI leadership recreates historic 1926 photo

Check out UNI senior leadership recreating the iconic 1926 photo at the foot of the Campanile with the carillon bells.

UNI names Oksana Grybovych Hafermann new chief of staff

UNI is thrilled to announce Oksana Grybovych Hafermann, EdD, as its next chief of staff, an interim role she has held for the past seven months.

University of Northern Iowa makes $1.6 billion impact to Iowa’s economy

The University of Northern Iowa contributed $1.6 billion in total added income for Iowa’s economy during the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

UNI President Mark Nook appears on IPTV's “Iowa Press”

President Mark A. Nook recently sat down with “Iowa Press” on Iowa Public Television to discuss how the University of Northern Iowa is working to meet the academic needs of Iowa.

UNI President Mark Nook named to AASCU Board of Directors

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities named University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook to its Board of Directors at the association’s annual conference. Nook is one of six new board members nominated to serve a three-year term, expiring in 2025.