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UNI’s annual RA conference to bring 500+ attendees from across the Midwest to Cedar Falls

UNI’s annual RA conference to bring 500+ attendees from across the Midwest to Cedar Falls

The University of Northern Iowa’s 32nd annual RA Conference to bring more than 500 resident assistants from 45 schools across 10 states to the Cedar Falls area.
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Here’s a look at some of UNI’s Top Stories of 2022

2022 was a fantastic year at the University of Northern Iowa!  Here are some of our favorite stories of the year.
UNI Wrestling upsets #3 Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Easy

UNI Wrestling upsets #3 Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Easy

UNI Wrestling upsets #3 Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big EasyNEW ORLEANS — The UNI wrestling team opened with a bang on Monday as the Panthers scored a pair of victories at the Collegiate Duals in Louisiana, including a thrilling 19-13 upset of the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes. 

UNI ceramics students sculpt their futures with fundamentals, state-of-the-art kilns

UNI ceramics students sculpt their futures with fundamentals, state-of-the-art kilns

Whether interested in sculpting, design or creating functional items, UNI's ceramics program offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of paths while gaining hands-on experience working with an exceptional array of professional-grade equipment.
Nearly 800 students graduating Saturday from the University of Northern Iowa
UNI hosts Waterloo eighth graders for LifeLab program

UNI hosts Waterloo eighth graders for LifeLab program

The number of students at UNI grew when hundreds of eighth graders from Waterloo’s Bunger and Hoover middle schools visited campus.
Iowa High School Athletic Association pledges support for UNI-Dome renovation

Iowa High School Athletic Association pledges support for UNI-Dome renovation

Iowa High School Athletic Association pledges support for UNI-Dome renovationIn honor of the partnership between the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and the University of Northern Iowa to host the annual high school playoff championships, the IHSAA has pledged an…

Community-driven dedication takes Jamison Whiting from UNI Football to one of the largest law firms in the country

Community-driven dedication takes Jamison Whiting from UNI Football to one of the largest law firms in the country

Jamison Whiting, a corporate attorney at a prestigious Minneapolis law firm, is a positive force in his community, driven by his experience at UNI and a desire to help underrepresented communities.
UNI focuses Giving Tuesday initiatives on student access and success

UNI focuses Giving Tuesday initiatives on student access and success

This Giving Tuesday, the University of Northern Iowa is harnessing the generosity of alumni and friends to support accessible education. 
UNI art gallery to showcase student artists with 2022 Fall BFA Group Exhibition

UNI art gallery to showcase student artists with 2022 Fall BFA Group Exhibition

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will present the fall 2022 BFA Group Exhibition, from Dec. 1 to 16. An opening reception will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 in the Kamerick Art Building (KAB) South lobby. The exhibit features artworks from UNI students who are pursuing their Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees.