As part of its 150th anniversary celebration, the University of Northern Iowa, in partnership with the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley, came together for a UNI Day of Service on Wednesday, April 8.
Nearly 150 years to the day after the legislation establishing UNI took effect, the Iowa Legislature formally recognized the University of Northern Iowa sesquicentennial milestone on Wednesday, March 25 with resolutions read in both chambers.
A cornerstone of UNI’s economics program, Fred “F.” Abraham spent decades making complex ideas engaging and accessible. Reaching more than 14,000 students, he shaped generations of thinkers through teaching and mentorship.
As a Black woman navigating the challenges of the late 1960s, her achievements were built on resilience and a deep commitment to helping others. Without her efforts, UNI’s Department of Social Work would not exist.
From the stages of Cedar Falls to opera houses around the world, her journey is rooted in the training she received at the University of Northern Iowa’s School of Music.
