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One of the major projects on campus right now is the updating of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. According to Director of Facilities Management Mike Zwanziger, the project will likely be finished before 2025.

Constructing campus

SOPHIE HOFFMEIER, Managing Editor Sep 11, 2024

Over the summer of 2024, there have been several large-scale projects taking place all over campus, with some nearly finished and being prepared for student use as soon as spring 2025. The Gallagher-Bluedorn...

Above is a chart comparing the salaries of UNI faculty to other peer institutions. The UNI 2022 climate survey found that 63% of UNI’s faculty have considered leaving and 55% of that number considered leaving because of the salary rate.

United Faculty advocates for pay raise

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Sep 11, 2024

United Faculty, UNI’s faculty union, recently published a press release providing specific evidence on lack of faculty compensation compared to peer institutions. United Faculty Vice President, Fernando...

Election Day is Nov. 5, 2024. For more information on voting, visit https://
panthersvote.uni.edu/.

The A to Z on absentee ballots

MARQUETTE MILLAM, Staff Writer Sep 11, 2024

For some Iowans, the idea of going to the polls on Nov. 5 sounds like a chore. But, as of Aug. 28, Iowans can request absentee ballots by filling out a request form on the Secretary of State’s website...

President Mark Nook sat down with Northern Iowan Executive Editor Bailey Klinkhammer to discuss the future of
UNI, touching on the recent changes to DEI and the new nursing program.

Looking ahead: A Q&A with President Nook

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Sep 4, 2024

The Northern Iowan sat down with President Mark Nook to follow up on his ideas from 2023, and how the university plans to expand upon these ideas into 2025.  What do you miss the most in May when campus...

Chambers continues to compete in the Paralympics on Sept. 4 and 5, competing in the Mixed 4x100 Freestyle Relay and the SB13 100m Breaststroke, which will both be streamed live on Peacock.

Olivia Chambers becomes a Paralympic Champion

NI STAFF, NI Editors Sep 4, 2024

UNI Swimming and Diving’s own Olivia Chambers captured gold in Paris in the women’s S13 400-meter freestyle with a time of 4:29:93, and silver in the S13 200-meter individual medley. Chambers has become...

Luis Alvarez is the new Spanish Editor for the Northern Iowan this year.

Introduction to the Spanish column: N.I en español

LUIS ALVAREZ, Spanish Editor Aug 28, 2024

Hello Panthers,  Welcome back to UNI! My name is Luis Alvarez, and I am thrilled to work as the Spanish Editor for the Northern Iowan this school year. I am currently a junior majoring in marketing...

NISG President Lizbeth Montalvo and Vice President Joshua Walsh encourage students to make their voices heard this school year.

Student government welcomes Panthers

LIZBETH MONTALVO and JOSHUA WALSH Aug 28, 2024

On behalf of the Northern Iowa Student Government, we are happy to welcome Panthers old and new! As your student leaders, we wanted to take the time to welcome you to your home away from home. We are so...

Sophie Hoffmeier is a senior majoring in English and religious studies. This
is her fourth year working at the Northern Iowan, and her second year as
managing editor.

Managing Editor greets Panther community

SOPHIE HOFFMEIER, Managing Editor Aug 28, 2024

Hey Panthers! Welcome or welcome back to campus! My name is Sophie Hoffmeier, and I am the Managing Editor for the Northern Iowan. I only have one semester left here at UNI, and I plan on making it...

UNI’s new Athletic Director Megan Franklin addresses a crowd in the McLeod Center after the announcement of her appointment.

Meet Megan Franklin

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Aug 28, 2024

Earlier this year, the University of Northern Iowa announced Megan Franklin as the new Athletic Director at UNI. Over the summer, the former senior associate athletic director for Drake University was...

Provost Jose Herrera welcomes the Panther community back to campus
for the fall 2024 semester. Provost Hererra encourages those who have
concerns or questions about their academic career to talk with their
academic advisors or professors.

Provost Hererra welcomes Panthers back to campus

Aug 28, 2024

Dear fellow Panthers, Welcome back to a new semester at the University of Northern Iowa!  It is my pleasure to have you as part of our community and your home away from home.  For those of you who...

A note from President Nook

A note from President Nook

Aug 28, 2024

Welcome to the University of Northern Iowa! Returning students - great to see you again! New students - welcome! We are thrilled you have joined the Panther family.  When I first visited campus,...

Bailey Klinkhammer is in her fourth year of college at UNI studying digital
media journalism and in her fourth year with the Northern Iowan.

Executive Editor welcomes Panthers back to campus

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Aug 28, 2024

Hello cats! My name is Bailey Klinkhammer, and I am the Executive Editor for the Northern Iowan for the 2024-2025 academic year. Whether it’s your first time stepping onto campus as a student or your...

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