Student Life Stories & News

2019 Teacher Education Convocation and Celebration

UNI Teacher Education Convocation returns, celebrating all teaching majors

2019 Teacher Education Convocation and Celebration

The University of Northern Iowa will honor all students with a declared teaching major during the Teacher Education Convocation and Celebration at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, at the McLeod Center.

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TheatreUNI announces upcoming production of "Cinderella"

TheatreUNI will present "Cinderella," the 2013 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical with a fresh new take on the beloved tale of a young woman who is transformed into a princess.

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UNI College of Education receives grant to address educator needs in Iowa school districts

University of Northern Iowa’s College of Education was awarded a nearly $65,000 grant earlier this year to build stronger partnerships with select Iowa school districts, assess their immediate workforce needs and better offer support in the future.

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UNI designated a Top Ten veteran-friendly college in national review

The University of Northern Iowa has received the highest designation for veteran-friendly colleges of its size in the U.S. after its ranking by the comprehensive review service Military Friendly increased for the third straight year.

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UNI launches new student-centered and career-focused general education program

After years of thoughtful work by faculty and administration, the University of Northern Iowa will offer a new general education program for students starting in the fall 2022 semester.

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UNI selected by Amazon as Career Choice education partner

The University of Northern Iowa has been chosen as a partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, which has expanded to cover the full cost of college tuition for the company’s eligible hourly employees.

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UNI appoints new Vice President of Student Life

Dr. Heather HarbachThe University of Northern Iowa is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Heather Harbach as Vice President for Student Life, pending Board of Regents approval.

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UNI Communication & Media Department Announces Redesigned Master’s Degree and Certificate Programs

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The University of Northern Iowa Department of Communication and Media announced today its newly redesigned Master of Arts (MA) degree.

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Renovations to campus housing options elevate on-campus living, enrich student experience

Students eat at UNI Rialto Dining HallThe University of Northern Iowa announced today it is in the final stages of a multi-year project to renovate and modernize its largest dormitory to help elevate the student experience, enrich their college life and enable them to tap into the heart of the campus community.

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UNI Department of Theatre hosts renowned playwright

The University of Northern Iowa theater department will host the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage as part of the College of Humanities’ Arts and Sciences Hearst Lecture Series.

Ms. Nottage will deliver a free, public fireside chat at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. on March 8, 2022.