The University of Northern Iowa is inviting our spring 2021 graduates to celebrate their accomplishments at modified, in-person commencement ceremonies inside the UNI-DOME in May.
In order to comply with social distancing guidelines, three separate ceremonies for bachelor’s and master’s candidates will be held in the UNI-DOME from May 7-8. Plans for a separate doctoral candidate ceremony are expected to be announced within a few weeks.
Comedy night is coming live and in-person to the Gallagher Bluedorn. Tammy Pescatelli and Orlando Leyba will bring their stand-up comedy on Saturday, March 27, 2021 to the University of Northern Iowa’s Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
The University of Northern Iowa is now in the top 20% of veteran-friendly colleges, after its ranking by the comprehensive review service Military Friendly was increased from bronze to silver.
In addition to the accolade, Director for Military and Veteran Student Services Chiquita Loveless was recently named as the Military Hero for MercyOne’s 2021 Heroes Among Us, an annual initiative that honors community leaders, for her commitment in support of improving conditions for veterans on campus and in the community.
When she arrived on campus in 2018 to take on the role of director for military and veteran student services, Chiquita Loveless had a bold vision — get UNI ranked as one of the top veteran-friendly universities in their category. Her work is already producing results.
Although many of its events have shifted online this year, the University of Northern Iowa Black Student Union is still inviting campus to take part in celebrating Black History Month despite the limitations of COVID-19.
The BSU will host seven events in February - a mix of performances, exhibits and panels to showcase African American culture and provide the campus and community a glimpse into what it’s like being a Black person in today’s society.
Not many students can say they have performed at the College Football National Championship, but 12 members of the UNI Panther Marching Band now have that honor.
With 2020 behind us, 2021 brings the promise of positive change after a year of pandemic. InsideUNI turned to our Instagram followers and professors to learn what they hoped the new year would bring.
Widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, walking across the McLeod Center graduation stage or getting a first apartment were among them.
They may be stationed over 1,000 miles away, but USS Iowa sailors in the Panther Patrol got a taste of Iowa for the holidays this year.
Working together, UNI alumni, staff members and a former Iowan helping construct the submarine compiled a gift package of specially designed hats, UNI apparel and homemade cookies and fudge for the 20 Panther Patrol sailors. The Panther Patrol is one of three groups named after state universities (the others are Cyclone and Hawkeye) that conduct security patrols on the USS Iowa, a U.S. Navy submarine under construction in Connecticut.
UNI NEWS SERVICES — The University of Northern Iowa Online and Distance Education is offering informational webinars for teachers interested in learning more about UNI’s Science Education Master of Arts (MA) degree and prospective students interested in completing their four-year degree entirely online.
