Office of the President Stories & News

Woman takes a selfie with TK the mascot at the Iowa Capitol

Annual visit to the Capitol highlights UNI’s statewide impact

UNI Day at the Capitol is a chance for the university to showcase its meaningful work across the state of Iowa to our legislators across the state.
President Nook on Iowa Press

UNI President Mark Nook discusses UNI initiatives on “Iowa Press”

UNI President Mark Nook is featured on a new episode of Iowa Public Television’s “Iowa Press," tackling a variety of topics from DEI to Iowa’s workforce shortage. 
Richard Verma

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 Mark Nook delivers University Address

President Nook delivers the 2024 University Address

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President Mark Nook and Jim Jermier with Ron Steele

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 Mark Nook

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.
President Nook and President of University of Prishtina signing memorandum of understanding

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 senior leadership with bells in front of the Campanile in 2023

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.
Oksana Grybovych Hafermann

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.
UNI campus

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.