Board of Regents Newsletter: October 2026 Newsletter
Board Membership Mary Louise Petersen, President, Harlan Ray Bailey, Milford John Baldridge, Chariton Stanley Barber, Wellman S.J. Brownlee, Emmetsburg Margaret Collison, Oskaloosa Donald Shaw, Davenport Harry Slife, Cedar Falls Steven Zumbach, West Des Moines Highlights The Board approved the naming of UNI’s new administrative building in honor of James C....
The University of Northern Iowa has been selected as one of just 12 institutions nationwide to participate in a new initiative aimed at strengthening civic dialogue and preparing students to engage thoughtfully across differences. Cara Burnidge, associate professor of religion at UNI, has been named an inaugural civic dialogue faculty...
Timing is crucial for Iowa farmers preparing their post-harvest fields for the coming season, but they don’t work on a date-based schedule. Fertilizing fields in the fall requires closely watching soil temperatures to avoid lost production in next year’s crop and nitrate pollution in waterways. Looking to the ground instead...
The new University of Iowa AI Industry Advisory Board connects university leaders with industry experts to help understand how artificial intelligence is reshaping the workplace and prepare students, faculty, and staff to thrive in an AI-enabled workforce. The board brings together leaders with experience in technology services and operations, AI...
