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UNI student Tyler DeBondt wins ‘NBA 2K20’ Global Championship

UNI student Tyler DeBondt wins ‘NBA 2K20’ Global Championship

COLBY WEBER
Mar 12, 2020
Josh Hamzehee’s “one-Persian” show, “Burnt City: A One-Persian Show about U.S.-Iran Relations,” will be performed in the Interpreter’s Theatre March 5 through 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Preview: Burnt City at Interpreters Theatre

COLBY WEBER
Mar 5, 2020
Environmental activist and advocate Erin Brockovich delievered the final Leopold Lecture of the school year, “The Power of One, on Feb. 25.

Brockovich gives Leopold Lecture

COLBY WEBER
Feb 27, 2020
UNI to host Tallcorn Jazz Festival

UNI to host Tallcorn Jazz Festival

COLBY WEBER
Feb 20, 2020
On Sunday, Feb. 16, UNI students are invited to participate in a Ninja Warrior competition at Ninja U. Contact Cindy Klatt at cynthia.klatt@uni.edu to sign up.

Ninja U to host “Ninja Warrior” competition

COLBY WEBER
Feb 13, 2020
Students donate at spring blood drive

Students donate at spring blood drive

COLBY WEBER
Feb 6, 2020
UNI alum Clayton Ryan will release a music video for his song “Prairie Fire” on Friday, Jan. 31, with the full album dropping at the end of March

UNI alum reflects on graduation in song

COLBY WEBER
Jan 30, 2020
UNI Dining Services now offers bagels and cream cheese, available at campus retail locations and UNI catering.

UNI rolls out Everything Bagels

COLBY WEBER
Jan 23, 2020
UNI gears up for MLK Day of Service

UNI gears up for MLK Day of Service

COLBY WEBER
Jan 16, 2020
UNIBusiness students Carson Ehrenberg (from left), Cassidy Pearson, Nathan Funke, Jacqueline Hicks and Al Faisal Yasin will compete at the national level of the Deloitte National FanTAXtic Competition in January.

Students win regional tax contest, advance to nationals

COLBY WEBER
Dec 12, 2019
Students go to Vertigo: A Go Go

Students go to Vertigo: A Go Go

COLBY WEBER
Dec 5, 2019
Teachers offer advice at SEECA panel

Teachers offer advice at SEECA panel

COLBY WEBER
Nov 21, 2019
No 'frets' for UNI Ukulele Club

No ‘frets’ for UNI Ukulele Club

COLBY WEBER
Nov 14, 2019
The 2019 Education Summit is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11 and Tuesday, Nov. 12 in Maucker Union.

UNI to host 2019 Education Summit

COLBY WEBER
Nov 7, 2019
Speaker encourages mental health discussion

Speaker encourages mental health discussion

COLBY WEBER
Oct 31, 2019
Clothesline Project brings awareness

Clothesline Project brings awareness

COLBY WEBER
Oct 24, 2019
Jeff Tiedt is one of seven UNI police officers who serve on UNI's bike patrol, a division of the Public Safety Department that began in 2994. UNI's bike patrol operates from April through September.

Shifting gears: UNI bike patrol officer changes routine

COLBY WEBER
Oct 21, 2019
RRTTC to host wetland clean-up

RRTTC to host wetland clean-up

COLBY WEBER
Oct 17, 2019
The UNI Interpreters Theatre will present Evan Placey's "Pronoun" on Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12.

‘Pronoun’ explores identity, relationships

COLBY WEBER
Oct 10, 2019
Make the Change is a student organization founded in 2018 that works to positively impact the UNI community through kindness and encouragement.

Make the Change one word at a time

COLBY WEBER
Oct 3, 2019
UNI-Dome hosts Bands of America

UNI-Dome hosts Bands of America

COLBY WEBER
Sep 26, 2019
Financial Literacy 101: Credit Scores

Financial Literacy 101: Credit Scores

COLBY WEBER
Sep 19, 2019
UNI grad student AJ Richards presented research on the themes and baseball experiences of women at the Society for American Baseball Research Conference in San Diego last June.

Student researches women in baseball

COLBY WEBER
Sep 12, 2019
"The Many Voices of Art" is on display no in the Mary Haskell-Hansen Room of the UNI Gallery of Art until Oct. 5, from Oct. 16 to Nov. 16 and from Dec. 5 to Dec. 19.

Exploring ‘The Many Voices of Art’

COLBY WEBER
Sep 5, 2019
What's new in Cedar Falls?

What’s new in Cedar Falls?

COLBY WEBER
Aug 29, 2019
Theatre major Brittany Starr tells the story of her ancestor Belle Starr in her production titled "Bandit Queen," showing in the Interpretors Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on April 25, 26 and 27.

Student explores heritage in ‘Bandit Queen’

COLBY WEBER
Apr 25, 2019
“To Touch the Moon” is an immersive theatre experience meant to stimulate a sense of exploration and discovery in its young audience members.

Play created for kids on autism spectrum

COLBY WEBER
Apr 18, 2019
Rod Library will host the sixth annual Rod Con, a mini comic convention, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 13. The event will feature multiple vendors, panels, costume contents and more.

Library prepares for RodCon 2019

COLBY WEBER
Apr 11, 2019
EatStreet launches in Cedar Valley

EatStreet launches in Cedar Valley

COLBY WEBER
Mar 28, 2019
The Statewide PTSD Conference returns to UNI on Wednesday, March 27. The annual event is hosted by the UNI Veterans Association.

UNI welcomes Statewide PTSD conference

COLBY WEBER
Mar 14, 2019
Grad student challenges hypocrisy in play

Grad student challenges hypocrisy in play

COLBY WEBER
Mar 7, 2019
The UNI Muslim Students Association celebrated World Hijab Day on Monday, Feb. 26 in Maucker Union.

MSA celebrates World Hijab Day

COLBY WEBER
Feb 28, 2019
Students from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance at UNI won several awards for their work at the Alliance Management Institute’s national conference in Florida last January.

UNI NLA wins awards at national conference

COLBY WEBER
Feb 25, 2019
Winter weather survival: health

Winter weather survival: health

COLBY WEBER
Feb 14, 2019
UNI Gallery of Art presents "An Art Collection Travelogue," a unique display of cultural backgrounds represented through a creative selection of art pieces. The exhibition runs from Jan. 14 through Mar. 2.

Exhibit moves through time and space

COLBY WEBER
Feb 7, 2019
Campus trees succumb to infestation

Campus trees succumb to infestation

COLBY WEBER
Jan 31, 2019
Relax at Rod with Student Wellness Services

Relax at Rod with Student Wellness Services

COLBY WEBER
Jan 28, 2019
Blu Collar Fashion and Multicultural Education Services are collaborating on the "Humanize My Hoodie" exhibit, opening at Rod Library on Tuesday, Jan. 22.

‘Hoodie’ exhibit examines implicit bias

COLBY WEBER
Jan 17, 2019
The African Union will host Ankara Night in the Union ballroom on Saturday, Dec. 8. Presentations begin at 7 p.m., with a dance following at 9 p.m.

African Union to raise awareness at Ankara Night

COLBY WEBER
Dec 6, 2018
'Idol' winner Maddie Poppe to sing 'for the kids'

‘Idol’ winner Maddie Poppe to sing ‘for the kids’

COLBY WEBER
Nov 29, 2018
Poetry speculates fantasy, myth, science

Poetry speculates fantasy, myth, science

COLBY WEBER
Nov 15, 2018
Salary negotiation workshop on campus

Salary negotiation workshop on campus

COLBY WEBER
Nov 12, 2018
Panther eSports, Panther Tabletop Gaming and Dueling Panthers are partnering to host UNI-Con on Saturday, Nov. 10 in Maucker Union.

Students level up at upcoming UNI-Con

COLBY WEBER
Nov 8, 2018
Theatre UNI will be performing the hit musical "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on Oct. 26, 27 and 28.

Black Hawk County to host “Spelling Bee”

COLBY WEBER
Oct 25, 2018
Students can participate in a wide variety of events scheduled for homecoming week until Sunday, Oct. 21.

A wonderful week of homecoming events

COLBY WEBER
Oct 18, 2018
"The Reach and Richness of Design: The Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition" is on display in the UNI Gallery of Art until Friday, Nov. 16.

UNI alumna discusses exhibition

COLBY WEBER
Oct 11, 2018
UNIdos, Lambda Theta Phi, Lambda Theta Alpha and the CME launched their celebration of Latinx Heritage Month with a Carne Asada kickoff.

Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month

COLBY WEBER
Oct 4, 2018
President Nook spoke to students at a "Leadership in Everyday Life" workshop hosted by the Service and Leadership Council on Monday, Sept. 24.

President Nook discusses leadership in everyday life

COLBY WEBER
Sep 27, 2018
According to their website, the goal of UNI ScholarWorks is "to showcase the knowledge, creativity, and innovative spirit of UNI."

UNI ScholarWorks: 12,000 works and counting

COLBY WEBER
Sep 20, 2018
Reconnecting with nature at Three Pines Farm

Reconnecting with nature at Three Pines Farm

COLBY WEBER
Sep 13, 2018
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