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• University of Northern Iowa is a public coeducational institution of higher learning. Often referred to as UNI, the school has been recognized by the Princeton Review as on the best in the Midwestern United States.Princeton Review: University of Northern Iowa UNI is also the publishers of the North American Review, the country's first literary magazine. NAR: North American Review

• Fast Facts

  1. Established: 1876
  2. Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa
  3. President: Dr. Benjamin J. Allen
  4. Faculty: Approx. 800
  5. Nickname: Panthers
  6. Motto: Students First
  7. Acceptance rate: 78%
  8. Weather: Cedar Falls, Iowa

• History

  The school began in 1876 as the Iowa State Normal School, and was known for nearly 60 years of its history as the Iowa State Teachers College. The institution became the University of Northern Iowa in 1967. Library.uni.edu: A Brief History of UNI

  UNI offers more than 120 majors to over 12,000 undergraduates and postgraduates. Uni.edu: Fast Facts

• Sports

  The UNI athletic department competes as the Northern Iowa Panthers, with 16 different mens and womens teams in the Missouri Valley Conference, with the exception of football, where they play in the Gateway Conference. The men's basketball team made three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances from 2004-2006.

• Notable Alumni

  • Mike Furrey
  • Kurt Warner, Super Bowl XXXIV MVP
  • Bryce Paup
  • Steve Proffitt
  • Mark Steines
  • Tom Petitit

• Mission Statement

  "The University of Northern Iowa is Iowa's only public university that is distinguished by its emphasis on undergraduate education. The University contributes to the development of students by providing a diverse, dynamic learning environment characterized by excellence in teaching. The University supports exemplary undergraduate programs founded on a strong liberal arts curriculum and offers master's and selected doctoral programs that contribute to the intellectual vitality of the academic community. The University increases knowledge and promotes student growth through scholarship and service, and shares its expertise with individuals, communities, and organizations." Uni.edu: Mission Statement

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