University Relations Stories & News

Emmy-award winning journalist Eva Andersen

UNI set Emmy Award-winning journalist Eva Andersen on the path to success

 A taste of fame led to internships at “Entertainment Tonight” and “The Colbert Report," followed by a career sharing impactful stories.
Community-driven dedication takes Jamison Whiting from UNI Football to one of the largest law firms in the country

Community-driven dedication takes Jamison Whiting from UNI Football to one of the largest law firms in the country

Jamison Whiting, a corporate attorney at a prestigious Minneapolis law firm, is a positive force in his community, driven by his experience at UNI and a desire to help underrepresented communities.
Joseph Rayzor - Outstanding Service Award - Photo Courtesy: Lewis Marketing Co.

UNI's Director of Risk Management receives Outstanding Service Award

The Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) has acknowledged Joseph Rayzor, director of Risk Management at the University of Northern Iowa, as a recipient of its Outstanding Service Award on November 15, 2022 during its Annual Commission Meeting held in Columbus, Ohio.
From ‘labor of love’ to Iowa’s top bourbon maker, UNI alum’s family business puts small-town Swisher on the map

From ‘labor of love’ to Iowa’s top bourbon maker, UNI alum’s family business puts small-town Swisher on the map

After a successful 30-year career in finance, University of Norther Iowa alum Jeff Quint ('85) felt pulled to follow his true passion and in 2005 opened Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher, Iowa, the first distillery to open in the state since prohibition. Cedar Ridge Distillery has since become the top bourbon maker in the state, producing more than 200 barrels a month. 
President Mark Nook

UNI President Mark Nook named to AASCU Board of Directors

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities named University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook to its Board of Directors at the association’s annual conference. Nook is one of six new board members nominated to serve a three-year term, expiring in 2025.
Dr. Nancy Kertz

Dr. Nancy Kertz selected as UNI’s executive director of nursing, chief academic nurse administrator

Dr. Nancy Kertz will serve as the executive director of nursing and chief academic nurse administrator for nursing at the University of Northern Iowa.
Nursing program at the University of Northern Iowa approved by Iowa Board of Regents

Nursing program at the University of Northern Iowa approved by Iowa Board of Regents

The Iowa Board of Regents approved a proposal from the University of Northern Iowa to launch a nursing major in fall 2024.
UNI graduate counseling students host first series of support groups for dementia caregivers

UNI graduate counseling students host first series of support groups for dementia caregivers

UNI graduate counseling students host first series of support groups for dementia caregiversThis semester, University of Northern Iowa students in the clinical mental health counseling graduate program had the opportunity to put their skills to work by facilitating support groups for caregivers of people with dementia. 

Northern Iowan student newspaper to celebrate 130th Anniversary

Northern Iowan student newspaper to celebrate 130th Anniversary

The Northern Iowan student newspaper is celebrating its 130th anniversary at the University of Northern Iowa. 
UNI partners with award-winning documentary ‘Women of the White Buffalo’ to raise awareness of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives crisis

UNI partners with award-winning documentary ‘Women of the White Buffalo’ to raise awareness of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives crisis

To raise awareness regarding the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives (#MMIR) crisis, the award-winning documentary “Women of the White Buffalo” will be shown at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 in the Lang Hall auditorium on the University of Northern Iowa campus. A discussion with Native panelists who will share their own perspectives in regards to the ongoing public health crisis will follow the film at 7 p.m.