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According to UNI Athletics Director David Harris, the rising cost of intercollegiate athletics has had financial effects on not only the pep band, but also staffing within the department.

[Photo] UNI pep band to stay home

Nov 27, 2022
UNI ROTC trains students to be future military officers through a series of physical training, classes and labs. While the focus is on military training, the program is open to anyone and does not require participants to enlist in the military.

[Photo] UNI ROTC celebrates future Army officers with contracting ceremony

Nov 27, 2022
Sergio Morancy (82) had a standout game for the Panthers, catching four passes for 135 yards and a touchdown in the 58-14 victory.

[Photo] Panthers destroy Coyotes, 58-14

Nov 27, 2022
UNI competed well at the Daktronics Open, finishing with multiple individual champions.

[Photo] Panthers compete at Daktronics Open

Nov 27, 2022
Tytan Anderson (32) had double-doubles in both games at the Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City.

[Photo] UNI swept at Hall of Fame Classic

Nov 27, 2022
El Mundial de Catar 2022 comenzará el 20 de noviembre hasta el 18 de diciembre.

[Photo] La Copa Mundial Catar 2022 y sus peculiaridades

Nov 16, 2022
Nancy Kertz has been hired on as UNIs executive director for nursing due to her past experience in developing both graduate and undergraduate nursing programs.

[Photo] Board of Regents approves nursing program

Nov 16, 2022
For more information about getting your preferred name on your university ID, please contact lgbt@uni.edu.

[Photo] Preferred names on UNI issued IDs in effect January 2023

Nov 16, 2022
UNIs scheduled mens basketball game at Virginia was canceled after a shooting in Charlottesville that killed three members of Virginias football team.

[Photo] Tragedy strikes in Charlottesville

Nov 16, 2022
UNI had a strong showing at the Grand View Open to begin the season, finishing the event with three individual champions.

[Photo] Panthers compete at Grand View Open

Nov 16, 2022
NISG ended up taking third place in the Traditions Challenge Amazing Race during the week leading up to Homecoming. Aside from participating in campus festivities, the student government has been busy approving funding for student organizations, passing resolutions to recognize important weeks and more.

[Photo] NISG October updates

Nov 15, 2022
UNI defeated Missouri State in four sets on Saturday to cinch an outright Missouri Valley Conference regular season championship.

[Photo] Panther volleyball back on top

Nov 15, 2022
After the loss to Richmond, the Panthers are 1-1 on the young season. UNI will stay in Virginia, traveling to Charlottesville to face No. 18 Virginia.

[Photo] Spiders crawl past UNI, 68-55

Nov 15, 2022
The Panthers will conclude their regular season on Saturday, traveling to South Dakota to take on the Coyotes. After a 31-28 loss to No. 1 South Dakota State, the Panther postseason chances are slim.

[Photo] Panthers 5-5 entering regular season finale

Nov 15, 2022
UNIs Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) teaching program allows students the opportunity to work hands-on with students learning English. Project UNITED will provide further support and resources to help fill the need for ESL certified teachers in Iowa schools.

[Photo] A UNITED future for education

Nov 10, 2022
Pictured is Anelia Dimitrova and Rick Traux of their display in Rod Library.

[Photo] Tales of the Bulgarian Rose

Nov 10, 2022
Korby Sander (5) finished with career-high 14 tackles in UNIs 31-28 loss to No. 1 South Dakota State on Saturday.

[Photo] Late flag dooms Panthers vs No. 1 SDSU

Nov 10, 2022
Bowen Born (13) had a great opening game for UNI, finishing with 19 points while connecting on seven of his 11 shot attempts in UNIs 105-49 victory over Wartburg on Monday.

[Photo] UNI throttles Wartburg in season opening victory

Nov 10, 2022
Qualley has used her experience writing for the Northern Iowan to push herself out of her comfort zone and learn how to appeal to specific audiences.

[Photo] Former staff looks back at time with NI

Nov 7, 2022
Desmond Hutson (81) was named the MVFC Newcomer of the Week after catching two touchdown passes in UNIs 37-36 win over Southern Illinois.

[Photo] Preview: No. 1 Jackrabbits @ Panthers

Nov 2, 2022
Zuhal Salim is a former diplomat to the Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations. She currently works as a job coach focused on helping new immigrants find jobs in the U.S.

[Photo] Amplifying Afghan voices

Oct 30, 2022
The flowering crabapple trees have been a staple of Seerley Boulevard since they were planted in the early 1960s. They characterize the historic street, which was once a trolley line in the early 1900s.

[Photo] Seerley Boulevard’s iconic flowering trees replanted after 60 years

Oct 30, 2022
Theo Day (12) had a career day for the Panthers, passing for 330 yards and five touchdowns without an interception.

[Photo] Panthers hang on, win by 1 yard

Oct 30, 2022
With seven digs on Saturday, Baylee Petersen went over 1000 for her career. Baylee joins her mom and sister, Bobbi and Sydney, in this club.

[Photo] Perfect Panthers move to 13-0 in MVC

Oct 30, 2022
Sophia Balistreri (19) scored the only goal of the day during the first overtime period, securing UNIs 1-0 win over Belmont at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.

[Photo] UNI wins in overtime at MVC Tournament

Oct 30, 2022
Hasina Jalal graduated in 2021 and is the founding director of the National Association of Afghanistan Civil Society.

[Photo] Three UNI Alumni selected for GOLD & Bold Awards

Oct 26, 2022
John Wiles has been teaching at UNI for 13 years. This year is his first as the conductor of the Cecilians.

[Photo] The campus choir with 130-year heritage

Oct 26, 2022
Last season, the Salukis came into the UNI-Dome ranked third in the country, but it was UNI who came out on top, pulling the upset, 23-16.

[Photo] Preview: Panthers @ No. 20 Salukis

Oct 26, 2022
The womens soccer team has concluded the regular season with a record of 5-5-7. The Panthers will not travel to Chicago for an MVC Tournament matchup with Belmont on Thursday, Oct. 26.

[Photo] Panthers end regular season with 0-0 tie

Oct 26, 2022
Faith Larsen had a standout competition for the Panthers. Larsen took first place in both the 50-yard freestyle and as the 100-yard freestyle.

[Photo] UNI competes at MVC Showcase in Chicago

Oct 26, 2022
The moving piece On the Verge showcased dancers Lindsay Amundson, Hayden Comstock and Lauren Paine. The dance was choreographed by Orchesis member Bailey Wolf to Taylor Swifts Tolerate It.

[Photo] A dazzling dance with Orchesis’ fall show

Oct 24, 2022
The RRTTC hosts events throughout the year promoting sustainability. They tabled in Maucker Union earlier this school year and will continue to host a variety of educational events that allow students to connect over sustainability issues.

[Photo] Go green with campus cleanup

Oct 24, 2022
Lauren Heinsch (9) got UNIs scoring started on Thursday with a goal in the 18th minute.

[Photo] Panthers race past Murray State, 3-0

Oct 24, 2022
Inga Rotto (13) led the Panthers on Saturday with 16 kills on a .652 hitting percentage during the 3-1 victory over Evansville.

[Photo] Panthers improve to 11-0 in MVC

Oct 24, 2022
A group of students went to a faculty-led trip to Mexico this past summer. This year, all of the faculty-led programs are tied to UNIFI credit instead of Capstone credit, meaning that students are no longer required to be of junior standing to participate in the two to three week long programs.

[Photo] UNI’s study abroad program bounces back post pandemic

Oct 19, 2022
Insure Your Future is offering over 72 paid internships targeted toward college freshmen and sophomores. The program aims to involve young people in the insurance industry and introduce them to the opportunities available.

[Photo] “Insure Your Future” unveils first-of-its-kind internship program

Oct 19, 2022
Pictured above is UNI alum Nino Mateshvili, 30, from Republic of Georgia in eastern Europe.

[Photo] International students and culture shock

Oct 19, 2022
Theo Day (12) had one of his best games as a Panther on Saturday, passing for 308 yards and three touchdowns without an interception.

[Photo] Preview: Bears @ Panthers

Oct 19, 2022
For the 12th time in program history, the UNI volleyball team is off to a 9-0 start in Missouri Valley Conference play.

[Photo] Panthers still perfect at MVC halfway mark

Oct 19, 2022
Jax, known for her body-positive lyrics, grew her fame on TikTok. She will be giving a concert at the GBPAC on Nov. 16 for CABs annual fall concert.

[Photo] BREAKING: TikTok star Jax coming to GBPAC

Oct 17, 2022
Television personality Alex Boylan was on campus the week of Oct. 10-14 filming for the UNI episode of The College Tour. The initial call for students to submit videos telling their stories and connection to UNI was sent out in August. Ten students were selected to be featured on the show as it profiles the university and all it offers.

[Photo] “The College Tour” films on campus

Oct 16, 2022
Transfer Advocacy and Involvement Group (TAIG) meets biweekly and gives transfer students opportunities to make connections with each other as a way to provide support.

[Photo] UNI celebrates National Transfer Student Week

Oct 16, 2022
TheatreUNI presented its first show of the 2022-2023 season, As You Like, this past weekend. To enjoy upcoming shows, visit TheatreUNIs website.

[Photo] Panther portrait: “As You Like It”

Oct 16, 2022
Sam Schnee (23) had a standout game on Saturday, catching five passes for 143 yards and a touchdown during UNIs 41-14 win over Utah Tech.

[Photo] Panthers blowout Utah Tech, 41-14

Oct 16, 2022
Taylor Alden (6) had a standout weekend, finishing with a double-double in both games.

[Photo] Panthers stay perfect in MVC

Oct 16, 2022
Caitlin Richards (1) had a great match on Thursday, keeping UIC scoreless during UNIs 0-0 tie.

[Photo] Panthers draw with UIC, 0-0, for fifth straight tie

Oct 16, 2022
Over the past few years, College Hill has seen about the same sized crowds on the weekends. While Saturdays can still be busy, the crowds are much smaller than they were 25 years ago. A likely cause of the smaller crowds is a cultural shift in technology use.

[Photo] Then and now: HOCO on the Hill

Oct 12, 2022
Bananas began appearing around campus the week leading up to Homecoming. The panther statue by Maucker Union fell victim to the so-called banana week.

[Photo] UNI campus goes bananas

Oct 12, 2022
Génesis, la hermanita de Oscar Ibarra en su visita a México.

[Photo] Mi visita a México

Oct 12, 2022
Emily Holterhaus (10) prepares to attack during UNIs 3-1 win over Drake on Tuesday. Holterhaus finished with a team-best 16 kills.

[Photo] Panthers shutdown Drake to stay perfect in MVC

Oct 12, 2022
UNI junior Jon Klippenstein competed on season 14 of American Ninja Warrior, which aired in June 2022. He advanced onto the second round of the competition due to his fast time before being eliminated.

[Photo] UNI students compete on ‘American Ninja Warrior’

Oct 9, 2022
Rodríguez es la presidenta de UNIdos y se ha enfocado en orear un impacto en campus para los estudiantes latinos y compartir la cultura con todos.

[Photo] Celebrando los líderes latinx en UNI

Oct 9, 2022
An image of Caleb Gahle in Feb. 2021 reaching for the accessibility button to enter Redecker Center.

[Photo] Do you have access?

Oct 9, 2022
Vance McShane (20) runs with the football during UNIs loss to Illinois State. McShane ran the ball 13 times for 90 yards on Saturday.

[Photo] Panthers fall to Redbirds, 23-21

Oct 9, 2022
Kira Fallert (9) had a standout performance in the 3-1 win over Illinois State, finishing with a season-best 20 kills.

[Photo] Panthers stay perfect in the MVC

Oct 9, 2022
Part of the fundraising is delegated toward building renovations. The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center will be undergoing a major remodel. The conceptualized image above shows a possibility for the final product.

[Photo] Our Tomorrow campaign kicks off historic fundraising push

Oct 5, 2022
NISG passed a resolution formally recognizing Green Dot Week celebrating the launch of the new gender violence prevention initiative. Above NISG President Masinovic and Vice President Krutsinger pose with University President Mark Nook at the kickoff event.

[Photo] NISG September updates

Oct 5, 2022
La familia de García con sus Crocs.

[Photo] La hija mayor

Oct 5, 2022
Lauren Heinsch

[Photo] UNI draws with Indiana State, 1-1

Oct 5, 2022
The Verdin Company will be casting seven new bells on Oct. 6. It is the same company that upgraded the carillon in 1968, and they absorbed the company that cast the original bells in 1929.

[Photo] Campanile upgrades commence

Oct 2, 2022
Los estudiantes involucrados con el equipo de ESPN son entrenados para operar las cámaras para las transmisiones en ESPN.

[Photo] Las oportunidades para trabajar con ESPN

Oct 2, 2022
Los estudiantes pudieron conectar con el escritor con su narrativa en su memoria.

[Photo] Una charla con Chuy Rentería

Sep 28, 2022
Chuy Renteria tells stories of family, friendships and culture with the backdrop of small-town Iowa. His visit to UNI brought a crowd of over 100 people.

[Photo] An evening with storyteller Chuy Renteria

Sep 28, 2022
UNIs bench gets fired up during the Panthers 74-65 win over Missouri State on Jan. 13, 2022. UNI will begin their 2022-23 season on Nov. 1, hosting Cornell for an exhibition. They will host St. Thomas in their regular season opener on Nov. 7.

[Photo] 2022-23 UNI women’s basketball schedule revealed

Sep 28, 2022
The UNI womens golf team finished sixth at the Briar Ridge Invitational in Schererville, Ind. this weekend.

[Photo] Panthers finish 6th at Briar Ridge Invitational

Sep 28, 2022
Students involved with the ESPN team are trained on manning camera for broadcasts televised on ESPN, video board footage and instant replays.

[Photo] ESP(anther opportunities)N

Sep 25, 2022
Make sure to get your ticket to the show-seating is limited for this one-time event!

[Photo] Original radio play to debut in Interpreters Theatre

Sep 25, 2022
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