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[PHOTO] KNOW MORE survey sent to students

October 21, 2021
Colette Stanford, Kat Gainer and Jace Bell complete the Granite Panther tradition by the UNI-Dome. If students complete the traditions challenge, they receive a pin or medallion at graduation.

[PHOTO] UNI Traditions challenge endures

October 21, 2021
Hurts Donuts offers tasty fall themed donuts, and is open 24 hours a day seven days a week.

[PHOTO] Local businesses offer autumn festive fun

October 18, 2021
Margueite de Carrouges played by Jodie Comer is seen in recent movie The Last Duel.

[PHOTO] “The Last Duel”: A modern medieval epic

October 18, 2021
Panther soccer knocked off their conference rivals Illinois State with a 2-1 overtime victory this past Saturday.

[PHOTO] Panther women beat RedBirds in overtime, 2-1

October 7, 2021
Student body president Samantha Bennet and Vice President Alisanne Struck have been advocating for mental health, suicide prevention, an inclusive NISG culture and more online core classes among other initiatives.

[PHOTO] Student body president, vice president create plans for new semester

September 30, 2021
A campus wide survey will be sent out to students regarding sexual violence on campus. The survey aims to get information about UNIs campus culture in regards to sexual violence.

[PHOTO] UNI to survey sexual violence on campus

September 27, 2021
Bienvenida a la nueva editora de la Campus Life Catherine Crow.

[PHOTO] Bienvenida a la nueva editora de la Campus Life

September 20, 2021
The Northern Iowan welcomes new campus life editor for the 2021-22 school year.

[PHOTO] New campus life editor greets readers

September 20, 2021
UNIdos president Giselle Herrera details events happening for Hispanic Heritage Month. She encourages everyone to come out and get emerged in the culture.

[PHOTO] UNI Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

September 16, 2021
Soeaker if the Senate Sam Caughron signs legislation confirming the six new senator candidates into NISG Wednesday.

[PHOTO] NISG appoints 6 new senators to fill vacant seats

September 13, 2021
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center received $2 million from the Pauline R. Barrett Charitable Foundation for renovations scheduled for the summer of 2022. Above is a rendering of proposed renovations.

[PHOTO] Gallagher Bluedorn receives $2 million

September 9, 2021
Professor Emily Masghati was recently hired as UNIs new African American studies professor.

[PHOTO] UNI hires new African American studies prof

September 2, 2021
Mario está emocionado con su nuebo puesto y listo para dar noticias en español para la Universidad de Norte de Iowa.

[PHOTO] Bienvenido el primer editor español del Northern Iowan

September 2, 2021
Students play a game of nine ball during Maucker Union live. Music, karaoke, dancing and other games were played.

[PHOTO] UNI Now! and Welcome Week: Back and better than ever

August 30, 2021
UNI LGBTQ+ members show off their UNI gear and pride merchandise Saturday. Many informational booths were set up for attendees.

[PHOTO] Students celebrate diversity in annual Cedar Valley Pridefest

August 30, 2021
Dream with ME was produced at UNI by Jim Bray and Gretta Berghammer.

[PHOTO] “Dream with ME” premieres its first screening

August 30, 2021
Hunter Friesen, Northern Iowan film critic, at the Cannes Film Festival.

[PHOTO] UNI student offers review of Cannes Film Festival

August 30, 2021
UNI opened the 2021 volleyball season in Green Bay, Wis. for the UW-Green Bay tournament. The Panthers won two of the three games they played in over the weekend.

[PHOTO] UNI wins 2 of 3 in UW-Green Bay tournament

August 30, 2021
NISG President Samantha Bennett welcomes students into the 2021-2022 school year.

[PHOTO] A message from the student body President Samantha Bennett

August 26, 2021
Pictured is Nixson Benitez, the new executive editor for the Northern Iowan newspaper.

[PHOTO] Executive Editor welcomes everyone to the upcoming school year

August 26, 2021
Conversations regarding the Panther Plots 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 Emmale 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 womens 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 UNIs 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 Iowas 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 Brothers Blood: A Heartland Cain and Abel by Scott Cawelti.

[PHOTO] Former professor published graphic novel

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

[PHOTO] Questioning the inclusiveness of Education

April 1, 2021
Marchs installment in the Final Thursday Reading Series feature Ukamaka Olisakwe author of Ogadinma: or, Everything Will Be All Right

[PHOTO] FTR series celebrate Women’s History Month

March 29, 2021
UNIs Department of History hosted a lecture to discuss language and power among women in early modern Englands 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 Homecoming 2020.5

[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
UNIs Office of Compliance and Equity Management is asking for students and community members to submit their stories for the What Were You Wearing? Exhibit.

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

March 18, 2021
Actors are wanted for UNI student Brandon Lynch short horror film The Mark of the Beast

[PHOTO] Short horror film to host open auditions

March 11, 2021
Robert Bullard, widely regarded as the father of environmental justice, discussed his work combating environmental racism as the latest installment in the Aldo Leopold Distinguished Lecture Series.

[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 UNIs 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
UNIs 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 Best of Broadway cabaret on their Youtube channel this past Saturday.

[PHOTO] The show goes one UNISTA’s cabaret

February 22, 2021
NISG Candidates Samantha Bennet and Alisanne Struck discuss their platform on NISGs 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
You Matter at UNI week adapts and take place amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

February 8, 2021
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