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With this federal grant, UNI hopes to help address the shortage of school psychologists in Iowa schools. The recommended ratio of school psychologists to students is one to 500, while Iowa’s current ratio is about one to 1,800 or 1,900, some regions having a much higher disparity.

[Photo] UNI receives $2.5 million federal grant for mental health access

Mar 22, 2023
UNI’s Panhellenic Council works behind the scenes to coordinate sorority life as a whole. Cassie Williams, second from left, Laura Harms, third from right and Ana Muell, second from right, shared how sorority life has empowered them as young women pursuing an education.

[Photo] A space of their own: UNI’s sorority leaders honor over a century of tradition

Mar 22, 2023
El desafío de tradiciones CATS es una buena manera para mantener la historia de UNI.

[Photo] Traducción: CATS desafío de tradiciones

Mar 22, 2023
During World War 1, the W.A.V.E.S. division was unofficially created. These women held other positions such as training pilots, air traffic controllers and parachute testers.

[Photo] Woman crush Wednesday at the UNI Museum

Mar 22, 2023
Griffin Parker was UNI’s top performer at the Missouri State Intercollegiate, shooting two over par with a 73.

[Photo] Golfers compete at MSU Intercollegiate

Mar 22, 2023
Andrijana Brkic picked up a pair of victories against UIC, winning both her singles and doubles matches.

[Photo] Panther tennis falls to the UIC Flames

Mar 22, 2023
After a year of fundraising, UNI Dance Marathon celebrated their fundraising with their annnual Big Event. After 12 hours of standing, the grand total of $128,063.12 was revealed, which will be used to provide 10,671 meals for families at the Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

[Photo] Dancing for a chance

Mar 19, 2023
Alumni, friends, students and more are invited to give back to the university during Live Purple Give Gold on March 30 and to participate in “Giving Week” activities which will take place the final week of March.

[Photo] UNI CATS to kick off “Giving Week” with Field of Flags event

Mar 19, 2023
Ex-alumnos, amigos, estudiantes y más están invitados a dar patrás a la universidad durante Live Purple Give Gold el 30 de marzo y a participar en las actividades de “Semana de donaciones” que sucederá la final semana de marzo.

[Photo] Traducción: UNI CATS a empezar la semana de donaciones con el Campo de banderas

Mar 19, 2023
Make the Change’s impact can be seen across campus. If students want to get involved, they can visit the Make the Change website – makethechangeuni.weebly.

[Photo] Make the Change spreads love and support on campus

Mar 19, 2023
Parker Keckeisen capped off another outstanding season with the best finish of his career, finishing as the national runner-up at 184 pounds.

[Photo] Keckeisen secures runner-up finish at NCAAs

Mar 19, 2023
Samantha Heyer (2) was very impressive over the weekend, not allowing a single run in two games pitched.

[Photo] UNI sweeps the Racers to open conference play

Mar 19, 2023
The UNI pep band was notified at the beginning of Febraury that an anonymous donor had provided the funding for them to travel to the tournament. Given their own circumstances, the band didn’t hesitate to fill in for Valparaiso.

[Photo] “Go Beacons!”: Pep band pays it forward

Mar 8, 2023
The Meskwaki Summer Camp focuses on college and career readiness. While some sessions take place in large group settings, students also get to break into smaller, more specialized sessions, such as last year’s environmental science session pictured above.

[Photo] UNI to host Meskwaki Summer Camp for second consecutive year

Mar 8, 2023
Como un marido, padre y veterano, la experiencia universitario ha parecido diferente para Mykel Townsend. Sin embargo, él encontró su sitio en Sigma Tau Delta, una sociedad de honor mundial.

[Photo] Traducción: Un estudiante de la UNI presentará su poesía en una convención nacional

Mar 8, 2023
Parker Keckeisen stands atop the podium after claiming the Big 12 Conference Championship in the 184 pound weight class, his third consecutive conference title.

[Photo] Keckeisen earns third conference crown

Mar 8, 2023
Paige Holub is currently in her fifth and final season at UNI as a cross country runner and a distance runner on the track & field team.

[Photo] Inside look at a fifth-year, two-sport athlete

Mar 8, 2023
The UNI womens basketball team had their Senior Day on Saturday, defeating Missouri State 86-67 to secure the three-seed at MVC Tournament. After the game, senior players Cynthia Wolf and Kam Finley, both Cedar Fall natives, were recognized.

[Photo] Panthers secure 3-seed at MVC Tournament

Mar 5, 2023
Pictured above is a 1903 portrait of the Iowa State Normal Schools womens basketball team.

[Photo] Women’s basketball in 1898: The Normal Eyte, “Athletic.”

Mar 5, 2023
Bowen Born (13) finished with a career-high 34 points in UNIs 72-66 quarterfinal loss to Bradley.

[Photo] Panthers fall to Braves at Arch Madness

Mar 5, 2023
Alexis Pupillo continued her strong freshman season, hitting two home runs in three games over the weekend, including a two-run bomb against Georgia Tech.

[Photo] Panthers go 2-1 at I-75 Classic

Mar 5, 2023
Adrijana Brkic picked up victories in both of her singles matches over the weekend.

[Photo] UNI splits weekend road trip in Wisconsin

Mar 5, 2023
Members from around the world will gather at the Sigma Tau Delta convention where Townsends writing will be featured.

[Photo] UNI student’s writing takes the international stage

Mar 2, 2023
El exhibición “¿Qué llevabas puesto?” trata de educar a la gente que las agresiones sexuales pueden pasar a cualquiera en cualquier momento, sin importar lo qué llevan puesto. La foto de arriba demuestra presentaciones de años anteriores.

[Photo] Traducción: La exhibición “¿Qué llevabas puesto?” tiene el objetivo de difundir la conciencia sobre la agresión sexual

Mar 2, 2023
Carter Morton claimed three gold medals at the MVC Indoor Championships, walking away with the title of most valuable athlete.

[Photo] Morton named most valuable athlete at MVCs

Mar 2, 2023
Hannah Kelley was named the MVC Player of the Week after a strong performance over the weekend.

[Photo] Panthers stay hot, winners of 6 in a row

Mar 2, 2023
Joy Briscoe, executive director of ONE Cedar Valley, encourages both consumers and businesses to shop with local Black business owners to work toward creating a more equitable business environment in the Cedar Valley.

[Photo] Black-owned businesses bloom in the Cedar Valley

Feb 26, 2023
Maya Buchanan is the guest columnist of this op-ed.

[Photo] The untold stories of Iowa’s Black leaders

Feb 26, 2023
Tytan Anderson (32) finished with a team-high 21 points in UNIs 86-63 loss to Southern Illinois.

[Photo] UNI drops road game to Salukis

Feb 26, 2023
Samantha Heyer had an exceptional game on Friday, pitching a no hitter while striking out 11 batters in UNIs 9-0 victory.

[Photo] Softball performs well at Panther Invitational

Feb 26, 2023
Tickets are still available for the Kingdom Choir show. Students can use their two free tickets or show their student ID at the box office.

[Photo] Ahmad Madlock opener for Kingdom Choir

Feb 22, 2023
Y2k is making a comeback. Social media creators of this time have credited the original Black designers of this fashion.

[Photo] The Current Y2K Scoop & the Black Influence

Feb 22, 2023
The What Were You Wearing? exhibit aims to educate people that sexual assault can happen to anyone at any time, no matter what they may be wearing. This photo shows submissions from previous years, ranging from a dress to a sweatshirt and sweatpants.

[Photo] “What Were You Wearing” exhibit aims to spread sexual assault awareness

Feb 22, 2023
Anat Cohen, this years guest artist, has been nominated for three Grammys. She performed alongside the UNI Jazz Band each night of the festival after a full day of performances from high school bands from around the state.

[Photo] Tallcorn Jazz Festival Returns to UNI

Feb 22, 2023
Sammy Moss has put together an impressive career as a UNI Panthers, and is looking to keep up the strong play this season.

[Photo] Sammy Moss working hard on and off the field

Feb 22, 2023
The UNI tennis team was defeated by SIU-Edwardsville on Sunday, but secured a victory over Omaha on Tuesday.

[Photo] UNI tennis dominates Omaha, drops 4-3 battle with SIUE

Feb 22, 2023
Isaiah Trousil sped through the 60-meter dash in 6.61 seconds, the second fastest time in program history.

[Photo] UNI represented at Iowa Open and USATF Indoor Championships

Feb 22, 2023
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[Photo] The bigger threat: climate change

Feb 20, 2023
El Dr. Castillo es el professor que umplemento la idea de tener la clase de Translation for Heritage Speakers.

[Photo] El florecimiento de la población latinX en UNI

Feb 19, 2023
Representative RasTarari I. Smith, Vice President of Black Student Union.

[Photo] Black leaders in the state of Iowa

Feb 19, 2023
Faith Larsen with her championship plaque from the 50-yard freestyle.

[Photo] Larsen claims gold, Panthers finish 4th at MVCs

Feb 19, 2023
Parker Keckeisen continued his winning ways on Saturday, winning by tech fall 22-6.

[Photo] UNI drops dual to No. 19 Wisconsin, 23-17

Feb 19, 2023
Members of NISG recently represented UNI in Des Moines for UNI Day at the Capitol. They had opportunities to connect with local legislators and advocate for fellow students.

[Photo] Northern Iowa Student Government is here for you

Feb 19, 2023
El objetivo del Tallgrass Prairie Center es empoderar a las personas para que valoren y restauren praderas de pastos altos diversas y resistentes.

[Photo] Traducción: Tallgrass Prairie: Las praderas de pastos altos de UNI

Feb 15, 2023
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[Photo] Panther portrait: Study abroad trip to Iceland

Feb 15, 2023
A controversial defensive holding call helped secure the Chiefs 38-35 victory over the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.

[Photo] Chiefs prevail over Eagles in Super Bowl LVII

Feb 15, 2023
Mya Dodge got the season started with a bang, hitting a home run during UNIs first at-bat of the season.

[Photo] Panthers start 0-5 at UNI-Dome Classic

Feb 15, 2023
Thaissa Moreira had a successful weekend for the Panthers, winning both of her singles matches.

[Photo] UNI falls to Northern Illinois, Chicago State

Feb 15, 2023
Universities from the countries in color above will be visiting UNI in March to compete in the championship round of the NIBS Worldwide Case Competition. Alongside competing for various awards, the schools will get to experience museums and attractions in the Cedar Valley.

[Photo] UNI to host championship round of international business competition

Feb 13, 2023
The Student Health Center houses a variety of resources for students to utilize. The Health Center is located near the Schindler Education Building and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

[Photo] You matter at UNI week

Feb 13, 2023
The goal for CATS is to write 2,000 letters. Students can help succeed that goal by going to the events listed above.

[Photo] CATS hosts annual ‘Love a Donor’ event

Feb 8, 2023
Rachael Heittola (32) scored 14 points in the win over Indiana State on Sunday, her highest point total since transferring to UNI this past offseason.

[Photo] Panthers sprint past Sycamores, 91-51

Feb 8, 2023
The 14th-ranked UNI wrestling team stayed hot on Sunday, defeating West Virginia 20-12 to move to 7-3 on the season.

[Photo] Panthers climb past Mountaineers, 20-12

Feb 8, 2023
The UNI swimming & diving team competed at the Coyote Invitational in Sioux Falls, S.D. this past weekend, hosted by the University of South Dakota.

[Photo] Swimmers compete at Coyote Invitational

Feb 8, 2023
After unexpectedly ending in May of 2022, Adventure Trips resume this spring with opportunities for students to go backpacking, climbing, skiing and more. The program plans to take students on a ski trip to the Mines of Spain near Dubuque this year, a favorite destination from years past.

[Photo] Adventure Trips back in action

Feb 6, 2023
Iowas prairies house unique ecosystems and animal habitats along with protecting water quality. Today, it is estimated that less than 1% of native tallgrass prairie remains in Iowa.

[Photo] UNI’s Tallgrass Prairie Center gifted 300 acres for preservation

Feb 6, 2023
Los estudiantes se divierten en actividades como escalando el hielo.

[Photo] Traducción: Viajes de aventura al aire libre regresan

Feb 6, 2023
Bowen Born (13) attempts a jumper. Born hit buzzer beaters to force overtime and double overtime in the 88-81 loss against Drake.

[Photo] Panthers drop games to Bulldogs, Braves

Feb 6, 2023
The 14th-ranked wrestling team continued their dominance on Friday, shutting out the California Baptist Lancers, 44-0.

[Photo] Perfection: Panthers shut out Lancers 44-0

Feb 6, 2023
Dos miembros de GEUNI participando en el lanzamiento de Green Dot en septiembre.

[Photo] Traddución: El programa Green Dot de prevención de la violencia deja su marca en el campus

Feb 2, 2023
Kyle Biscoglia a victory by fall on Sunday, claiming six points for the 15th-ranked Panthers in their 23-12 victory over Oklahoma.

[Photo] Panthers take down Oklahoma

Feb 2, 2023
Sols hometown of Stoczek Wegrówski, Poland after Nazis invaded in 1939.

[Photo] Never forgetting, never repeating

Jan 30, 2023
RAs across the midwest attended this years RA conference to be inspired and grow as leaders at their universities.

[Photo] A resident assistant takeover: UNI’s 32nd Annual Midwest RA Conference

Jan 30, 2023
Parker Keckeisen continued his winning ways on Saturday, picking up a victory in No. 15 UNIs 19-17 loss against No. 10 Oklahoma State.

[Photo] Panthers fall just short to No. 10 Cowboys, 19-17

Jan 30, 2023
The above rendering shows a possible vision for the finished product of the UNI-Dome renovations. The project will include wider concourses, a new indoor track and greater accessibility. The project, part of the Our Tomorrow campaign, has raised over $10.7 million out of its $50 million goal.

[Photo] UNI alum gives $1 million to Dome renovation

Jan 26, 2023
Leo Lambert is the president of Elon University in North Carolina. He joined faculty from UNI and Wartburg in discussing how to interact with students on a more personal genuine level.

[Photo] Guest speaker Leo Lambert on keeping the heart in education

Jan 26, 2023
Darta Dalecka has traveled thousands of miles from her home in Latvia, and is now a standout on the UNI tennis team.

[Photo] Dalecka thrives as international student

Jan 26, 2023
Andrijana Brkic picked up a dominant win in her singles match against Minnesota State on Saturday, winning 6-1, 6-1.

[Photo] Panthers split with Fighting Hawks, Mavericks

Jan 26, 2023
The NISG staff welcomes the community to a week of fun events, educational programming and opportunities to interact with local leaders.

[Photo] NISG Engagement Week

Jan 23, 2023
New Horizon Band creado de una comunidad de miembros edades 50 y más mayores. Este foto también presenta un miembro del personal estudantil Ryan Gruman.

[Photo] Traducción: Uniendo la comunidad con canción con la escuela de música comunitaria

Jan 23, 2023
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