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Northern Iowan

The restructuring of the College of Education aims for more horizontal communication among the departments,
as well as to benefit students at the University of Northern Iowa.

UNI College of Education seeks to restructure departments

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor Feb 19, 2025

Upon UNI’s announcement of the School of Health and Human Sciences, administrators and faculty within the College of Education realized the need to restructure the college. Before the School of Health...

The 37 credit program called "UNIFI" amasses a wide variety of options for students to build their schedules and explore classes that interest them while fulfilling their general education requirements. UNIFI is now being restructured.

Future of recently updated UNIFI looks uncertain in face of HB63

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor Feb 19, 2025

House Bill 63, introduced to the Iowa House this January, aims to streamline the regent university general education requirements as determined by the Iowa legislature. If passed, this could mean that...

En los 1970s, las facultades de biología por todo el estado empezaban a darse cuenta de que Iowa se había convertido en campos de maíz y soya cuando siempre había estado compuesto principalmente de praderas.

UNI Prairie Preserve Trails contribute to Cedar Valley ecosystem

Addie Buseman, Guest Writer Feb 12, 2025

The University of Northern Iowa Prairie Preserve Trails are the hidden gem of Cedar Falls, Iowa. The prairie trails consist of three unique ecosystems which include the Daryl Smith Prairie Preserve, Tallgrass...

Advisor Chris Martin, Sports Editor Cohen Kamaus, Campus Life Editor Jenna Westendorf, News Editor Jo Brahms, Managing Editor Estelle Johnson, Executive Editor Bailey Klinkhammer, and Head Photographer Maci Swanson all attended the 2025 ICMA's.

Students from Northern Iowan win nine state awards at ICMAs

NI STAFF, NI Editors Feb 12, 2025

Students from the Northern Iowan student newspaper and Digital Media program at the University of Northern Iowa received nine awards at the annual Iowa College Media Association awards presentation in...

UNI is celebrating 150 years, with events for students, alumni and the community.

Behind the scenes of UNI’s 150th birthday preparation

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor Feb 12, 2025

Over the course of 150 years, the University of Northern Iowa has known many names – the Iowa State Normal School, The Iowa State Teachers College, the State College of Iowa and now, the University of...

The Undergrad bar will find it's new home at the old "Little Bigs," a bar next to Social House, which is popular among many students at UNI.

The Undergrad Bar to open on College Hill

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor Feb 5, 2025

Shortly after the closure of College Hill’s Little Bigs bar, the owner of Social House acquired the property and have spent the past three years brainstorming, demolishing and reconstructing the space...

A screenshot from an X post (formerly twitter) by Aisha Nyala, a student currently on trail for harassing UNI dean Allyson Rafanello.

Trial of student accused of harassing UNI Dean ends in hung jury

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor Jan 29, 2025

A former UNI student accused of harassing UNI Dean of Students Allyson Rafanello’s first trial ended in a hung jury this Monday afternoon. After deliberating for both Thursday and Friday, the twelve...

Maddie Palmersheim, 2021 UNI grad, now has her business up and officially running! Not only does Palmersheim bake the most beautiful goods, but she now offers matcha at her storefront!

UNI alum opens Moo’s Bakery on the Hill

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor Jan 29, 2025

A familiar face to Cedar Falls has found a storefront of its own on College Hill. Moo’s Bakery, the gluten sensitive, plant based bakery opened by UNI alumnus Maddie Palmersheim has found a residency...

Stewart Carter says he is; “excited to be a part of that journey to elevate engineering here at UNI.”

UNI hires new Chief Applied Engineering Administrator

JENNA WESTENDORF, Campus Life Editor Jan 29, 2025

As the Applied Engineering department continues to expand, with phase two of renovations set to be completed by mid-March, UNI has hired Stewart Carter as the new Chief Applied Engineering Administrator....

The Brass Tap, located on Main Street, will be closing their doors on Jan. 25 after ‘unforeseen circumstances'.

Brass Tap closes doors Jan. 25

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor Jan 22, 2025

Main Street’s The Brass Tap published a social media post this week indicating that they will close their doors for good on Jan. 25 due to “unforeseen circumstances.” The Cedar Falls location of...

The Board of Regents approved the purchase of The Quarters, an apartment complex many current students live in.

UNI set to purchase The Quarters

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor Jan 22, 2025

At the last Board of Regents meeting, UNI was officially approved to purchase The Quarters apartments. Featuring 11 buildings and 480 beds, the $21.1 million complex boasts a pool, and sand volleyball...

Campbell Hall has been on campus for 73 years. At the recent Board of Regents meeting, regents approved the motion to tear down the building and purchase the Quarters apartments.

Campbell Hall to be torn down

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor Jan 22, 2025

After over 70 years residing on the corner of 23rd Street, Campbell Hall is officially set to be torn down. The Board of Regents passed UNI’s request to raze the building by unanimous vote at their first...

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