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Art Cox with students

UNI to host inaugural Des Moines Real Estate Alumni Reception and Award Presentation

A new event hosted by the University of Northern Iowa will connect and honor Des Moines real estate alumni during a night of celebration.
Seven UNI faculty who won Intellectual Property and Innovation Disclosure Competition II

Seven UNI faculty advance research following Intellectual Property and Innovation Disclosure Competition II

Seven innovative ideas by University of Northern Iowa faculty won a cash prize and university support to move forward with their research.
RodCon Saturday, April 6 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. Rod Library, UNI campus.

Ninth RodCon to welcome pop culture lovers on UNI campus

A short summary displayed on listings of news on InsideUNI and on the InsideUNI homepage if promoted to top of the front page.
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UNI Wilson Business students dominate Iowa Excel competition

In a remarkable achievement, students at the Wilson College of Business at UNI swept the top three scores for an Excel competition.
UNI students studying in the dorms

UNI expects boost in on-campus living in 2024-2025

The University of Northern Iowa anticipates another increase in the number of students choosing to live on campus for the 2024-25 school year.
UNI and Kirkwood faculty members and students at 2+2 articulation agreement signing

UNI and Kirkwood Community College come together to offer 2+2 music degree

The UNI School of Music and Kirkwood Community College have proudly entered into a unique partnership allowing students to complete a BA in Music.
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UNI offers Free Application Week for transfer students

The University of Northern Iowa invites prospective transfer students to apply for free from March 3 through March 8, 2024.
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UNI adds online option for transfer students to earn early childhood education degree

Registration is now open for summer 2024 for transfer students seeking an online option to earn a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from UNI.