University Relations Stories & News

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UNI lecture to discuss the architecture of segregation in the Midwest

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The University of Northern Iowa Department of History welcomes the community to participate in the 48th Carl L. Becker Memorial Lecture, “Dividing the City: Private Racial Restrictions and the Architecture of Segregation in the Midwest.”

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UNI boasts top ranking Education, Social Work and Business programs in new report

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Three University of Northern Iowa graduate programs were named among the top graduate programs in the country, according to a new U.S. News & World Report ranking.

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UNI to host inaugural competition of ideas to increase sustainability and reduce waste

The University of Northern Iowa will host its inaugural sustainability competition on March 31, where participants will submit their ideas on how to reduce landfill waste for a chance to win a $500 cash prize, with additional prizes for UNI students who take second and third place.

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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 honors four College of Education alumni with Hall of Excellence inductions

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Four distinguished University of Northern Iowa alumni will be inducted into the College of Education’s 2022 Elinor A. Crawford and William R. Thrall Hall of Excellence on April 1 and 2.

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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.