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Conversations regarding the Panther Plot's future are ongoing as NISG president Samantha Bennet gauges interest.

[PHOTO] Panther Plot pauses, possible return

April 29, 2021
Kohli and Burke are the first two candidates that have been announced. The remaining two candidates are set to visit virtually in the beginning of May.

[PHOTO] First two provost candidates announced

April 29, 2021
Executive Editor Emma'le Maas prepares to graduate and say goodbye to UNI and the Northern Iowan.

[PHOTO] Executive Editor bids farewell to NI

April 29, 2021
Students in the UNI Opera department presented a virtual performance on Tuesday, April 27.

[PHOTO] UNI Opera students present “In The Studio”

April 29, 2021
Freshman orientation will once again be held virtually this upcoming year, but UNI Now will still offer in-person events to help students get to know one another and UNI.

[PHOTO] Online orientation returns with changes

April 22, 2021
After 2.5 years with the Northern Iowan, News Editor Elizabeth Kelsey says goodbye to UNI and the NI.

[PHOTO] News editor bids farewell to the NI

April 22, 2021
Maucker Union will bring back Quesadilla Fridays this Friday.

[PHOTO] Quesadilla Fridays make a comeback for seniors

April 22, 2021
The Northern Iowan Symphony Orchestra presented a spring concert performance in a socially-distanced GBPAC on Tuesday, April 20.

[PHOTO] NI Symphony Orchestra presents spring concert

April 22, 2021
The UNI women's gold team took home a share of the MVC championship earlier this week.

[PHOTO] UNI women take share of MVC championship

April 22, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination clinics opened on UNI's campus from April 14-16.

[PHOTO] Panthers get vaccinated on campus

April 19, 2021
This was the second academic discussion the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology has hosted this semester.

[PHOTO] Virtual Diversity Colloquium discusses health inequalities

April 19, 2021
A cleanup event for College Hill and the surrounding areas will occur this Earth Day.

[PHOTO] Clean up College Hill this Earth Day

April 19, 2021
The IDT dance company hosted their spring 2021 shows on April 17 and 18. The show boasted a mix of folk, studio and ballroom style dances.

[PHOTO] Illuminate Dance Troupe presents spring 2021 shows

April 19, 2021
Three local speakers shared steps that can be taken to solve climate issues with students and faculty on Wednesday, April 14.

[PHOTO] UNI hosts ‘Solve Climate by 2030’ webinar

April 19, 2021
New data from the Iowa Board of Regents reveals that all three of Iowa's public universities are losing tenured and tenure-tracking faculty.

[PHOTO] Report: Faculty numbers down at Regents universities

April 15, 2021
Maddie Poppe, accompanied by Brad & Kate, will perform a drive-in concert on April 30.

[PHOTO] Maddie Poppe to perform drive-in concert

April 15, 2021
Student Wellness Services outlines different safe sex tips and encourages students to get tested.

[PHOTO] National STD Awareness Month: Get yourself tested!

April 12, 2021
After attending UNI himself, Lizarraga-Estrada decided he wanted to help other multicultural students find where they belong through his role in admissions.

[PHOTO] Admissions staff member supports multicultural students

April 8, 2021
Después de asistir él mismo a UNI, Lizárraga-Estrada ahora ayuda a otros estudiantes multiculturales a encontrar a dónde pertenecen a través de su trabajo con la Oficina de Admisiones.

[PHOTO] Empleado de Admisiones apoya a los estudiantes multiculturales

April 8, 2021
Three UNI students have partnered with the Fox Alliance Nonprofit Organization to help increase inclusivity for members of the Meskwaki tribe.

[PHOTO] UNI students partner with Meskwaki nonprofit

April 8, 2021
Peer reviewers Dr. Lynette Olson, Dr. Anton Reiter (in-person), Dr. Martinez Sotelo and Dr. Sherilyn Poole engaged with students in an open forum discussion during the HLC site visit on Monday, March 29.

[PHOTO] HLC site visit features student forum

April 1, 2021
Gary Kelley has also designed a cover for

[PHOTO] Former professor published graphic novel

April 1, 2021
Students and faculty gathered for Justin Hargele's presentation on inclusiveness in PE classes.

[PHOTO] Questioning the inclusiveness of Education

April 1, 2021
March's installment in the Final Thursday Reading Series feature Ukamaka Olisakwe author of

[PHOTO] FTR series celebrate Women’s History Month

March 29, 2021
UNI's Department of History hosted a lecture to discuss language and power among women in early modern England's witch hunts.

[PHOTO] History department discusses witch hunts, language use

March 29, 2021
Members of the Fraternity and Sorority Life Community will be celebrating its annual Greek Week beginning Monday, March 29.

[PHOTO] FSL kicks off annual ‘Greek Week’

March 29, 2021
As more Iowans become vaccinated, students share their experience receiving COVID-19 vaccines.

[PHOTO] Vaccinated Panthers share their stories

March 25, 2021
Students can look forward to a week of fun events as part of

[PHOTO] Dan Levy to attend homecoming 2020.5

March 25, 2021
A griever pays tribute to the nine lives lost in Atlanta, Ga.

[PHOTO] Hate crimes won’t stop until we stop its source

March 22, 2021
Lynn Kleyer, Kara Hooper, and MacKenzie Helle are all smiles as they win second-place awards at the National Case Study Competition in Health Education.

[PHOTO] Case study competition awards three UNI students

March 22, 2021
UNI student Jerrell Bates has been commended by the Newman Civic Fellowship for his leadership and impact on his community.

[PHOTO] UNI student honored for community impact

March 22, 2021
Jessica Vázquez es estudiante y líder para el departamento de arte aquí en UNI. Aquí, ella presenta su obra, “Esencial,” que creó durante COVID-19.

[PHOTO] N.I. en Español: Poder y pasión en el departamento de arte

March 18, 2021
UNI's Office of Compliance and Equity Management is asking for students and community members to submit their stories for the

[PHOTO] Submissions wanted for “What Were You Wearing?” Exhibit

March 18, 2021
Actors are wanted for UNI student Brandon Lynch short horror film

[PHOTO] Short horror film to host open auditions

March 11, 2021
Robert Bullard, widely regarded as the

[PHOTO] Lecture highlights climate justice

March 4, 2021
Comedians Orlando Leyba and Tammy Pescatelli will be showcasing their comedic talents at GBPAC later this month.

[PHOTO] Laugh it up at GBPAC comedy night

March 4, 2021
UNI Student Wellness Services provides information on HPV, its symptoms and the available of vaccines on UNI's campus.

[PHOTO] HPV vaccines available at Student Health Clinic

March 1, 2021
Professor Reinier Hesselink discussed the importance of the Basilica of St. Francis Xavier.

[PHOTO] Examining Christianity in Japan and Iowa

March 1, 2021
UNI's Thaissa Moreira was able to pull off a doubles victory with her partner Valentina Caro against Saint Louis University over the weekend.

[PHOTO] UNI drops two matches in St. Louis over the weekend

March 1, 2021
Los profesores del departamento del teatro Jim Bray y Gretta Berghammer son los directores de una película que se llama “Dream with Me.”

[PHOTO] N.I. en Español: Theatre UNI producirá “Dream with me”

February 25, 2021
Bennet and Struck now run unopposed after Butt and Hussain withdraw from the NISG presidential race.

[PHOTO] Amid harassment allegations, Butt withdraws from NISG race

February 22, 2021
UNI student and newly elected Representative Carter Nordman introduces new bill that would require in-person spring commencements.

[PHOTO] In-person commencement bill introduced

February 22, 2021
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic did not stop UNISTA, who hosted their annual

[PHOTO] The show goes one UNISTA’s cabaret

February 22, 2021
NISG Candidates Samantha Bennet and Alisanne Struck discuss their platform on NISG's Facebook live.

[PHOTO] NISG presidential candidates tackle diversity and COVID-19

February 18, 2021
Candidates Muhammad Shamir Butt and Bilal Hussain join the NISG presidential and vice-presidential race.

[PHOTO] NISG presidential candidates: Butt and Hussain

February 18, 2021
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[PHOTO] NISG presidential candidates: Bennett and Struck

February 18, 2021
All are encouraged to attend the virtual Patti Pace Performance Festival this weekend.

[PHOTO] Patti Pace Festival to address racial equality

February 18, 2021
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[PHOTO] Virtual commencement yields petition

February 15, 2021
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[PHOTO] 10th annual AAC takes place virtually

February 15, 2021
Después de dos años de investigación y trabajo. UNI presenta su nueva identidad visual que incluye nuevos logotipos, una página web actualizado y ligeros ajustes de color.

[PHOTO] UNI unveils new logo, branding

February 11, 2021
A student participates in a previous African American Read-In, part of the African American Children and Families Conference. This year, the conference, scheduled for Friday, Feb. 12, will be held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

[PHOTO] Conference goes virtual in tenth year

February 11, 2021
With Gov. Reynolds lifting a multitude of COVID-19 restrictions, many wonder how certain bars will be affected.

[PHOTO] The effect of Reynolds’ proclamation on bars

February 11, 2021
The UNI football season kicks off on Friday, Feb. 19 in the UNI-Dome at 7 p.m.

[PHOTO] 2021 football preview: unprecedented season ahead for UNI

February 11, 2021

[PHOTO] “You Matter at UNI” week kicks off

February 8, 2021
Student Wellness Services discusses the importance of sexual health and awareness during National Condom Month

[PHOTO] SWS asks “Do you have condom sense?”

February 8, 2021
UNI will host its first French Film Festival throughout the months of February and March.

[PHOTO] Virtual French Film Festival comes to UNI

February 8, 2021
The annual Cedar Valley Women's March had a different look this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the march was held virtually.

[PHOTO] Community marches virtually for equality

February 1, 2021
Elle Boeding, current NISG president.

[PHOTO] NISG seeks new vice president

January 28, 2021
UNI students were given the chance to explore the study abroad options for a summer, semester, academic year, or winter break.

[PHOTO] Study abroad fair goes virtual

January 28, 2021
Dr. Ron Roberts

[PHOTO] Ronald E. Roberts Obituary

November 23, 2020
The UNI School of Music will be presenting their percussion ensembles concert virtually on Thursday, Nov. 19.

[PHOTO] Percussion concert goes virtual

November 19, 2020
Students Mohammed Rawwas and Laura Roman Jimenez of the Racial and Ethnic Coalition (REC) participate in a Purple Couch Courageous Conversation on November 11 with moderator Jamie Butler Chidozie.

[PHOTO] REC talks activism on Purple Couch

November 16, 2020
Student Wellness Services wants you to practice self-care.

[PHOTO] Take time for you this finals season

November 9, 2020
Singer-songwriter and

[PHOTO] Maddie Poppe performing at UNI

November 9, 2020
UNI math teacher Douglas Shaw will be hosting the world's largest virtual rock, paper, scissors tournament on Tuesday, November 12.

[PHOTO] Rock, paper, scissors tournament to take place on Zoom

November 9, 2020
Freshman offensive lineman Wes Hine talked about his experience as a first-year student and the changes the football team has experienced.

[PHOTO] Panther football adjusting to changes

November 9, 2020
The Varsity Men's Glee Club will be releasing a CD of old and new Christmas songs this holiday season in place of the Variety Show.

[PHOTO] The show goes on for Glee Club

November 5, 2020
A virtual race will be taking place later this week to raise awareness for children in foster care.

[PHOTO] Cedar Valley Angels to host “A Race to Embrace”

November 5, 2020
The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra performed their fall concert as a live stream from GBPAC's Great Hall.

[PHOTO] NISO performance, partially in-person

November 2, 2020
Jeffrey Copeland read his book

[PHOTO] Final Thursday Reading Series goes virtual

November 2, 2020
Austin Camahan brought his show

[PHOTO] “Wounds Run Deeper” at the Interpreters Theatre

November 2, 2020
UNI President Mark Nook instates the UNI Students for Life.

[PHOTO] Students for Life: Nook overturns NISG Court’s decision

October 29, 2020
Professor of history Robert Dise addresses attendees at a virtual roundtable on Oct. 21 in which four UNI professors discussed how past political events may manifest themselves during the 2020 presidential election.

[PHOTO] Profs compare past, present politics

October 26, 2020
The Interpreters Theatre hosted a virtual event allowing alumni to share their UNI stories.

[PHOTO] Interpreters Theatre presents “Tales of You and I”

October 26, 2020
Panther guard AJ Green is widely expected to be one of the top guards in the nation this season.

[PHOTO] UNI’s Green second in Jerry West rankings

October 26, 2020
Students for Life has asked President Nook to overturn the NISG Supreme Court's decision and allow them to be an organization on campus.

[PHOTO] Students for Life appeals to president

October 22, 2020
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