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Mark Nook delivering remarks at Board of Regents meeting

President Nook acknowledges higher education challenges during Board of Regents meeting

President Nook expressed gratitude for faculty and staff during the Iowa Board of Regents meeting on April 24, recognizing their continued dedication to supporting students amid ongoing change in higher education. 
Memorandum of understanding signing between UNI and Assumption University

UNI and Assumption University of Thailand launch 2+2 business degree partnership

A delegation from Assumption University in Bangkok, Thailand, is visiting the University of Northern Iowa this week to officially begin a new partnership with the Wilson College of Business.
President Mark Nook speaking

UNI leaders discuss fluid federal education landscape

President Mark Nook convened UNI’s University Council on Tuesday to discuss federal developments that have the potential for impacts on and opportunities for higher education across the nation.
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.