University Relations Stories & News

From politics to baseball, UNI connections constant for Iowa’s new Deputy Secretary of Agriculture

From politics to baseball, UNI connections constant for Iowa’s new Deputy Secretary of Agriculture

UNI alum Grant Menke graduated with a degree in political science and has since worked with some of the state's top politicians and major agencies. Most recently, Menke was named Deputy Secretary of Agriculture with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
UNI Rendering

UNI’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program finds a home

This week the Iowa Board of Regents approved the first phase of the university’s ambitious plan to renovate its Innovative Teaching and Technology Center (ITTC) to house the nursing program.
Deb and Kevin Hemmen

Local couple commit $750,000 to UNI-Dome renovation

Kevin and Deb Hemmen – both longtime Dike, Iowa residents – have pledged $750,000 to ensure the UNI-Dome remains a vibrant facility for the community for the next 50 years.
UNI women’s basketball coach Tanya Warren hits win 300

UNI women’s basketball coach Tanya Warren hits win 300

UNI Women's Basketball Head Coach Tanya Warren reached two major career milestones, picking up her 300th career win at Valparaiso and setting the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) record for most games coached at 507 games.
UNI Day at the Capitol in Des Moines very successful

UNI Day at the Capitol in Des Moines very successful

Faculty, staff, students and alums from the University of Northern Iowa gathered at the Iowa State Capitol on Feb. 14 to celebrate the many ways UNI's programs, facilities and resources support the education of future generations, as well as industry and workforce needs across the state. 
A family of Panthers: Love for UNI runs three generations deep in Langstraat clan

A family of Panthers: Love for UNI runs three generations deep in Langstraat clan

A family tradition and love for Panther basketball led Hayley Langstraat to become the team's assistant director of basketball operations.
Stars of "The College Tour" on stage at premiere event

UNI goes Hollywood at purple carpet premiere of “The College Tour”

The University of Northern Iowa premiered its episode of "The College Tour" at a special premiere event on campus on Feb. 8.
UNI is first in the world with newest synthetic human anatomy models, offering students opportunities for hands on learning

UNI is first in the world with newest synthetic human anatomy models, offering students opportunities for hands-on learning

UNI was the first school in Iowa, and one of the first in the nation, to use synthetic cadavers - also known as  syndavers - in its classrooms, and has since become a model for other institutions across the state when it comes to integrating the use of syndavers into its programs.
Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards brings opportunity, visibility to three UNI student businesses

Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards brings opportunity, visibility to three UNI student businesses

Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards brings opportunity, visibility to three UNI student businessesThree University of Northern Iowa Students competed as finalists at EO Iowa’s Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards (GSEA) competition in West Des Moines — a pitch contest for college students who own and operate a business. One of them claimed third place.

Aly Sayre being filmed for "The College Tour"

Ready for Prime time: UNI on “The College Tour”

The University of Northern Iowa will appear on an upcoming episode of “The College Tour,” featured on Amazon Prime. Created by Emmy-nominated and multi-award-winning producers, “The College Tour” gives viewers an up-close look at colleges and universities all around the country.