News Archive
Thursday, Jan 7, 2021 —
Every day, Katie Hund wakes up ready for the next adventure at her dream job. Some days, she might be getting her hands dirty as she removes fallen trees, and other days, she might be giving a tour to a group of schoolchildren. The best part of working at a state park is that no two days are the same.
Hund, who graduated from the UNI...
Monday, Jan 4, 2021 —
Tucked away in the corner of an old, ranch-style home turned art studio, Abby Hedley found her personal oasis – a place to explore and create alongside other local artists.
Hedley, who graduated from the UNI Department of Art last winter, was recently awarded an artist residency at the newly-established Red House Studios – owned and...
Monday, Dec 28, 2020 —
New TheatreUNI student organization is tackling diversity and inclusion in the theatre industry
Theatre is meant to be a reflection of society, but how can we truly represent the mosaic of humankind without sharing diverse voices? Well, we can’t.
It’s an issue that’s plagued the theatre and entertainment industry for ages, and a...
Wednesday, Dec 23, 2020 —
The first time she stepped inside of the UNI Metal Casting Center, surrounded by the red-hot glow of molten metal, Maria Alverio knew she was hooked.
“There are two types of people in this world: the type who see molten metal and run away, and the type who can’t help but go closer. I’m definitely the second type,” Alverio said....
Monday, Dec 21, 2020 —
A few decades ago, drones were something you might only see in a sci-fi movie, but thanks to advancements in technology, they’re not only a reality, but an integral part of today’s world.
Nowadays, drones are used for everything from topographical mapping, search and rescue efforts, traffic and safety studies, and even package delivery...
Monday, Dec 14, 2020 —
UNI TAKES ACTION TO INCREASE MINORITY REPRESENTATION IN STEM FIELDS
Doug Mupasiri has a voice that seems ideal for a professor. It’s booming and resonant, the type that can fill every corner of a lecture hall. The UNI mathematics department head is putting it to use advocating for the inclusion of more minorities in STEM fields, where...
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2020 —
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — UNI Online & Distance Education is offering informational webinars for teachers interested in learning more about UNI’s Science Education Master of Arts (MA) degree, and another informational webinar for prospective students interested in completing their four-year degree entirely online.
The Science ...
Monday, Nov 16, 2020 —
The UNI Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders has welcomed a new addition to their department: baby “Paul.”
Weighing just under two and a half pounds, “Paul” is a preterm infant born at 27 weeks. He has a pulse, real hair, and can breathe and cry.
Paul is not a real infant, though, but rather a top-of-the-line high emotion...
Thursday, Aug 20, 2020 — Iowa-written and produced musical commemorates 100 years of the ratification of the 19th Amendment
CEDAR FALLS, IOWA - August 18, 2020 marked the 100th Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which allowed it to become the law of the land after a more than 70-year effort by multiple women, including Iowa’s Carrie Chapman...
Thursday, Aug 6, 2020 —
'Visions of Place: Complex Geographies in Contemporary Israeli Art' explores complexities of Israeli identity, culture and people
In order to continue providing exceptional educational art experiences for students and patrons and to offer an alternative for those cautious of public gatherings during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the...