University Relations Stories & News

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TheatreUNI announces upcoming production of “Blood at the Root”

TheatreUNI will present Dominique Morisseau’s “Blood at the Root,” directed by the UNI Department of Theatre’s first Visiting Artist-in-Residence, Margaret Kemp, starting March 2.

Choreography will be provided by Destiny (Tru) Cyrus and original composition will be provided by LYRIKALTMG.

Certain performances will be followed by an audience response discussion. Those dates are March 3, March 5, and March 9.

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UNI Additive Manufacturing Center adopts new name, realigns focus to sustainability and future projects

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The University of Northern Iowa Additive Manufacturing Center has changed its name to the UNI Foundry 4.0 Center as it enters a new period of technological advancements. The center is housed at the TechWorks Campus in Waterloo.

For the last eight years, the center has been a leader in bringing additive technologies to the metal casting industry. During that time, multiple advancements were made in the technology and the materials used for 3D sand printing that drastically reduced the cost of production.

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University of Northern Iowa ranks in top 20% for online master’s in education programs

The University of Northern Iowa’s online master’s in education programs ranked among the top 20% nationally in a 2022 U.S. News and World Report review released today.

The UNI programs ranked 53 among 322 programs for master’s degrees, climbing 19 places from 2021.

Caleb Christine gives a speech during the December 2021 Commencement Ceremony

Chasing a dream: UNI grad pursues his dream to teach

Two years ago, after a decade in law enforcement, Caleb Christine took a leap of faith and enrolled at University of Northern Iowa in pursuit of his dream to be the first in his family to graduate from college and become a teacher.
Promo poster for Dido & Aeneas

UNI School of Music to present Opera: Dido & Aeneas

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa School of Music will present  winter opera performances of Henry Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas” on Saturday, January 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

These performances will feature the UNI Opera Ensemble under the direction of Richard Gammon, director, and Korey Barrett, vocal coach, and will include the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra led by Erik Rohde, conductor.

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UNI Department of Technology changes name to Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management

The new year brings a re-envisioned future for the University of Northern Iowa’s most industry-focused department – solidifying UNI’s commitment to bolstering Iowa’s workforce in some of the fastest growing fields.

Formerly known as the Department of Technology, UNI is pleased to announce that the department has changed its name to the Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management, effective immediately.

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UNI center certifies 31st Iowa brewery for sustainability efforts

Worth Brewing in Northwood, Iowa just became the 11th brewery in Iowa to achieve the Gold Certification from the Iowa Green Brewery Certification Program (IGBC).

New date set for UNI's inaugural Business and Community Fair

Cedar Valley businesses and organizations will have a unique opportunity to introduce themselves to University of Northern Iowa students and employees at the inaugural Business and Community Fair.

Due to the strong likelihood of rain Wednesday, the event will now be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20 at Lawther Field on the UNI campus. The fair will be moved to Maucker Union in the event of rain that day.

UNI to host System of Support conference for helping professionals

The University of Northern Iowa’s TRIO Educational Opportunity Center, College for Social Behavioral Sciences and Center for Urban Education welcomes helping professionals within the community to participate in its 2021 System of Support conference.