University of Northern Iowa

The University of Northern Iowa was founded as a result of two influential forces of the nineteenth century. First, Iowa wanted to care for orphans of its Civil War veterans, and secondly, Iowa needed a public teacher training institution. In 1876, when Iowa no longer needed an orphan home, legislators Edward G. Miller and H. C. Hemenway started the Iowa State Normal School. [ 7 ] The school's first building opened in 1867 and was known as Central Hall. The building contained classrooms, common areas, and a living facility for most of the students. It was also a home to the college's first principal, James Cleland Gilchrist. The building was the heart and soul of the school, allowing students to study courses of two-year, three-year, and four-year degrees. In 1965, a fire destroyed Central Hall, and school faculty and Cedar Falls citizens donated over $5,000 to start building Gilchrist Hall. [ 7 ] The school has been known under the following names: Iowa State Normal School , 1876 – 1909 Iowa State Teachers College , 1909 – 1961 State College of Iowa , 1961 – 1967 University of Northern Iowa , 1967 – present From 2014 through 2018 the UNI hosted the Midwest Summer Institute: Inclusion and Communication for All , a two-day conference on facilitated communication sponsored by the Inclusion Connection and Syracuse University's Institute on Communication and Inclusion. Facilitated Communication is a discredited practice, and in 2018 UNI decided to discontinue the conference at the urging of multiple nationwide academics. Presidents Iowa State Normal School, c. 1904 Since its founding, the university has had eleven presidents. [ 3 ] James Cleland Gilchrist, 1876–1886 Homer Horatio Seerley, 1886–1928 Orval Ray Latham, 1928–1940 Malcolm Poyer Price, 1940–1950 James William Maucker, 1950–1970 John Joseph Kamerick, 1970–1983 Constantine William Curris , 1983–1995 Robert D. Koob, 1995–2006 Benjamin J.

Allen , 2006–2013 William Ruud , 2013–2016 Mark Nook , 2017–present Lang Hall, 1907

More information Race and ethnicity, Total ... Undergraduate demographics as of Fall 2023 [ 8 ] Race and ethnicity Total White 84% Hispanic 6% Black 3% Two or more races 3% Asian 2% International student 1% Unknown 1% Economic diversity Low-income [ a ] 25% Affluent [ b ] 75% Close University of Northern Iowa colleges include: Wilson College of Business Education Humanities, Arts and Sciences Social and Behavioral Sciences Graduate College Study Abroad Center UNI provides an opportunity for the students to study in 25+ countries and select from over 40 programs. It is also available to all students attending the university. [ 9 ] The mission of the Study Abroad Center at the University of Northern Iowa is to provide service and leadership in international education to UNI students, faculty, staff, the community and the State of Iowa. [ 10 ]

The Culture and Intensive English Program ( CIEP ) is an intensive program in English for non-native speakers. It is designed to prepare students for academic work at the undergraduate or graduate degree level. University of Northern Iowa students are also encouraged to participate in the Conversation Partner Program to help foreign students with their English ability and foster cross-cultural relationships while gaining mutual understanding.