University Relations

Mar 30, 2023

UNI awarded $250K grant to support teachers and better student outcomes

Thanks to a recent $250,000 grant, faculty members at the University of Northern Iowa will further their research focusing on social and emotional learning, aimed at providing effective support to school personnel, leading to better student outcomes.

Mar 24, 2023

UNI's Social and Emotional Learning Conference slated for April 7

The University of Northern Iowa Social and Emotional Learning Conference returns on Friday, April 7, providing faculty, students and practicing professionals the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of social and emotional learning competencies, trauma-sensitive practices and self-regulatory behaviors.

Mar 24, 2023

New Cedar Valley camp provides students exciting opportunity to peek behind the curtain of theater tech

The Gallagher Bluedorn and UNI Department of Theatre are offering a first-of-its-kind, week-long opportunity for middle and high school students in the Cedar Valley who have an interest in technical theater. The Science and Engineering in Technical Theater (SETT) Camp will introduce youth to technical theater through lighting, audio engineering, set construction, costuming and more - all while amplifying STEM concepts.

Micaiah Krutsinger and friends in downtown Cedar Falls

Mar 20, 2023

Meet Micaiah Krutsinger on “The College Tour”

One of Micaiah Krutsinger’s favorite features of UNI is actually the amazing opportunities the Cedar Valley offers. There's no shortage of things for UNI students to do in their free time!

Mar 16, 2023

Vermeer named Founding Family of University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center

Vermeer Corporation, an international company headquartered in Pella, is the newest Founding Family of the University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center (UNI FBC).

Mar 16, 2023

Meet Kira Manuel on “The College Tour”

Before she was in high school, Kira Manuel had actually never been to a college campus before. The first in her family to go to a four-year university, Manuel didn’t really know much about college – except that it was expensive.

Mar 10, 2023

Suitcase of knowledge

Taking part in a study abroad trip as a college student is often the opportunity of a lifetime. That was certainly the case for April Vande Voort, a senior in psychology, when her capstone group from UNI partnered with the Universidad Marista in Mérida, Mexico.

Mar 09, 2023

Students experience breathtaking sights of Iceland during study abroad

For 17 UNI students, winter break offered an escape to one of the most interesting and beautiful countries in the world - Iceland.

Mar 09, 2023

Meet Luigi Lopez on “The College Tour”

Right away, Luigi Lopez knew UNI was a great fit. From its campus size to the supportive faculty and staff, UNI has provided Lopez with many amazing opportunities to get involved on campus and develop academically and professionally.

Kurt Warner speaks at Boy Scouts event in Des Moines

Mar 08, 2023

Kurt Warner delivers keynote speech for Boy Scouts

NFL Super Bowl MVP and former Northern Iowa Panthers’ quarterback Kurt Warner delivered the keynote speech at the Boy Scouts' annual Governor’s Luncheon in Des Moines. The event was a homecoming of sorts – it was held in what used to be known as Veterans Memorial Auditorium, where Warner played for the Iowa Barnstormers before making his way to the NFL.

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