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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

A photo of the exterior of the Applied Engineering Building.

UNI showcases Applied Engineering Building

TAYLOR NOHRENBERG, Staff Writer Feb 20, 2024

The University of Northern Iowa’s (UNI) Applied Engineering Building hosted local media members and business partners during a media tour on Tuesday, Feb. 20, that highlighted the state-of-the-art construction...

The $25 million donation from David Wilson (left) was made to advance business ethics education on campus.
As part of that initiative, a professor in the Philosophy and World Religions Department, Robert Earle (right) was
recently named the first Wilson Ethics Fellow to offer more ethics courses and programming.

Wilson donation making strides

JO BRAHMS, Staff Writer Feb 13, 2024

Just four months ago, David W. Wilson donated $25 million to the College of Business. Since then, there has been a slew of behind-the-scenes work making old dreams a new reality. Wilson, a 1970 UNI alum,...

Chalk appeared around campus last week promoting the first Students
for Life meeting of the semester. The chalk above promotes the meeting’s
place and time with the phrase “Yay babies!” at the top.

Reproductive rights discourse heats up

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Feb 13, 2024

The revival of a student organization is sparking conversation on campus about reproductive rights and abortion.  The organization, Students for Life, was inactive last semester, but freshman social...

Ruffin is committed to trying to bring back the Divine Nine, a group of
historically Black Greek organizations. She is the current president of Delta
Sigma Theta at UNI, and wants to bring that opportunity to more students.

Bringing back the Divine Nine

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Feb 13, 2024

“Intelligence is the torch of wisdom.”  Delta Sigma Theta’s open motto depicts what makes a Delta Sigma Theta woman. A dedication to public service, high intellectual standards and a commitment...

Patrick Luensmann, UNI 2012 graduate, was recently appointed as director of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and is hoping to make business dreams a reality for students and Cedar Valley entrepreneurs alike.

The JPEC: Inviting innovation

TAYLOR NOHRENBERG, Staff Writer Feb 7, 2024

The University of Northern Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) has a new face among its ranks with the appointment of 2012 UNI graduate Patrick Luensmann as the Center’s new director. “It’s...

Donations for the memorial tree can be directed toward the above Venmo account.

Speech pathology students remember classmate

KRISTIN MOOS, Staff Writer Feb 7, 2024

Amelia Folkedahl, a second-year graduate student in UNI’s speech pathology program who passed away on Nov. 9, 2023, is being remembered by her peers through the creation of a memorial tree. Amelia grew...

GSS partners with Out and Ally Network to provide staff presence

GSS partners with Out and Ally Network to provide staff presence

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor Feb 7, 2024

After the departure of a full-time staff member at the end of last semester, some UNI faculty are collaborating with Gender and Sexuality Services (GSS) to provide needed support and resources. Last week,...

UNI alum Archer Trip volunteers to lead the Queer Book Club. The group
meets to discuss the queer books they are reading and to create a safe
space of community for LGBT students and allies.

Celebrating queer stories

KRISTIN MOOS, Staff Writer Feb 7, 2024

Amidst the recent restrictions on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) on college campuses across the country, services for gay and transgender students at universities have also suffered. The UNI Queer...

The “Imagine College Hill Vision Plan” aims to revitalize and develop College Hill. The plan has sat largely untouched since 2021, until it was rescinded by Cedar Falls City Council in November. However, the council voted in their most recent meeting to adopt the plan, with a vote of 5-2.

Hope for the Hill

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Feb 7, 2024

To some Cedar Falls community members, the Hill is synonymous with vape shops, bars and unruly drunk college students. But to others, it is beloved for its art festivals, markets and unique small businesses. To...

UNI alum David Wilson from the class of 1970 pledged $25 million to the College of Business on Oct. 20, 2023. Wilsons donation is the largest single gift in UNIs history.

Our Tomorrow, unlocked today

KATE MURPHY, Staff Writer Feb 1, 2024

As of January 2024, Our Tomorrow: The Campaign for UNI, has officially exceeded its $250 million goal two years ahead of schedule. Now, UNI’s foundation wants to think even bigger for Our Tomorrow to...

In regards to the recent legislative developments concerning diveristy,
equity, and inclusion, UNI shows that they are here for the Panther
community.

UNI Faculty Senate releases statement of support amidst recent Iowa legislative developments

UNI Faculty Senate Jan 31, 2024

Editor's note: the statement below was written by the UNI Faculty Senate. We, the faculty of the University of Northern Iowa, welcome every one of you as a respected member of our community. We will...

‘A gesture of care and solidarity’

‘A gesture of care and solidarity’

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Jan 31, 2024

Faculty have a message for all 9,021 students at UNI: “We are here for you.”  When Ana Kogl, a political science professor, noticed some of her students were upset about the Iowa Board of Regents’...

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