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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	$89.2 million awarded to UNI students during the 2021-2022 school year Northern Iowan 119:49, p.4	04/10/2023	UNI released their 2022 financial aid annual report which shows that 91% of all UNI students received some financial aid during the 2021-2022 school year. Meg Grove writes more details about the report and of the support that is available on campus for students who need help with financial aid; photo.
2	UNI receives $2.5 million federal grant for mental health access Northern Iowan 119:44, p.1	03/23/2023	UNI received a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to train 15 new school psychologists to help address the shortage of school psychologists in Iowa schools; photo.
3	UNI student debt on steady decline; enrollment to increase Northern Iowan 112:9, p.2	09/28/2015	UNI is seeing a decrease in student debt and an increase in enrollment.
4	Iowa Business Grant Program entry deadline extended Public Relations News Release 2014:164, p.1	01/30/2015	The Dream Big Grow Here grant program deadline has been extended until February 13. This program provides an opportunity for current Iowa businesses or startups to earn up to $15,000 in grants.
5	UNI faculty complete grant work 'Rural Voices for Climate Action' Public Relations News Release 2014:151, p.1	01/13/2015	Carole and Jack Yates have completed work on a grant project, their work consisted of determining the best ways to talk with rural audiences about the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed regulations on carbon pollution.
6	Statewide business grant contest now accepting entries Public Relations News Release 2014:116, p.1	01/12/2015	The Dream Big Grow Here grant contest is back. This contest provides businesses a chance to win up to $15,000.
7	Synthetic Death Northern Iowan 111:26, p.1	12/08/2014	Students in the Biology Department will soon be able to use synthetic cadavers for dissections thanks to a near one million dollar grant.
8	Teachers tomorrow; UNI participates in student teaching pilot program Northern Iowan 111:20, p.1	11/06/2014	UNI volunteered to offer a 1-year student teaching program; photo.
9	$40.8 mil. for research Northern Iowan 111:7, p.1	09/22/2014	University of Northern Iowa Foundation has collected $40.8 million dollars for research opportunities for undergraduates and public outreach programs for the 2014 fiscal year.
10	UNI Gallery of Art awarded $32,500 grant by Institute of Museum and Library Services Public Relations News Release 2014:51, p.1	09/18/2014	The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded a $32,500 grant to the UNI Gallery of Art. The gallery will use the grant to support an object-by-object survey of the works on paper in the holdings of the UNI Permanent Art Collection.
11	UNI received more than $40 million in grants, awards for FY14 Public Relations News Release 2014:18, p.1	08/19/2014	UNI and the UNI Foundation received a total of $40.8 million in sponsored grants, awards, and funding for FY14. Sponsored funding has contributed $1.8 million for student wages and student assistance ships.
12	UNI awarded more than $500,000 grant to pilot yearlong student teaching program Public Relations News Release 2013:157, p.1	01/14/2014	UNI has received a grant over $500,000 to pilot a yearlong student teaching program. This program will offer students an authentic teaching experience before graduating.
13	UNI community gives feedback on higher education reforms Northern Iowan 110:24, p.1	11/19/2013	UNI was selected as one of four schools in the nation to hold a public hearing with the U.S. Department of Education about college affordability. Administration is looking to tie federal financial aid to a rating system based on educational value; photo.
14	Shutdown ends; faculty research up in the air Northern Iowan 110:15, p.1	10/18/2013	The government shutdown has affected faculty research at UNI. Funding was unavailable during the government shutdown as were as all of the federally-managed websites and services. Faculty hope that things will return to the pre-shutdown state quickly.
15	Students may face financial issues with shutdown Northern Iowan 110:12, p.1	10/08/2013	The recent government shut down could have negative effects on college students and their financial aid. The shut down could also affect federal funds for UNI and research grants.
16	Dream Big Grow Here surpasses 10,000 visitors in first four days of online voting Public Relations News Release 2013:81, p.1	10/03/2013	The Dream Big Grow Here contest website has already had over 10,000 visitors within the first few days of voting. The contest helps Iowa small businesses to grow and expand.
17	UNI Physics Team awarded $105,000 grant from National Science Foundation Public Relations News Release 2013:80, p.1	10/03/2013	A team of physics professors have received a grant $105,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. This grant will allow further research on materials at extremely low temperatures.
18	UNI receives $2 million grant from Carver Charitable Trust to lead educational research and development Northern Iowa Today 96:3, p.11	10/01/2013	Grant helps to create Center for Educational Transformation; photo.
19	UNI's Advance Iowa program to be showcased at national entrepreneurial event Public Relations News Release 2012:305, p.1	05/24/2013	Advance Iowa is a statewide economic gardening program, focused on helping mid-sized companies with strategic growth projects. The program follows the approach created by the Edward Lowe Foundation.
20	UNI's Advance Iowa program to be showcased at national entreprenurial events Public Relations News Release 2012:305, p.1	05/23/2013	Advance Iowa is the statewide economic gardening program for Iowa, focused on helping mid-sized companies with strategic grwoth projects. Advance Iowa is a program pf Business and Community Services at UNI.
21	Getting financial aid squared away Northern Iowan 109:40, p.1	03/05/2013	Students are encouraged to fill out their FAFSA sooner rather than later. There is information available and FAFSA workshops to help students.
22	Education at its finest; education reform in rural Iowa Northern Iowa Today 94:4, p.11	12/01/2012	Teacher Quality Partnership centered on Iowa; UNI will focus on pre-service aspect; photo.
23	Enterprising Enactus students snag $1,500 grant to complete a project Northern Iowan 109:24, p.6	11/16/2012	Students find new ways to increase lunch revenue, successful marketing strategies, rewards program software, social media growth, increase applicant quality and raise apparel revenue in the store.
24	UNI to host 'Reaching for Higher Ground: The Search for an American Dream' Public Relations News Release 2012:88, p.1	10/03/2012	Series to examine the American Dream and how to pursue it. Events will involve conversation about social justice, education, and economics. Series will include panel discussion, screenings, and exhibits.
25	UNI receives Roy J. Carver Trust grant Public Relations News Release 2012:61, p.1	09/14/2012	Carver Trust Grant awarded to UNI Department of Biology for the third time in a row. Purchase of cutting-edge equipment will provide students with real life experience and knowedge in areas of biomedical sciences.
26	Iowa Writing Project receives $20,000 grant Northern Iowan 109:5, p.1	09/11/2012	Project guides teachers in professional learning to improve their teaching and leadership abilities. The program has been on campus since 2003.
27	MyEntre.Net hosts September webinars for Iowa small-business owners Public Relations News Release 2012:29, p.1	08/21/2012	Iowa's online community of 11, 500 small business owners will sponsor webinars covering grants and free online marketing tools.
28	UNI expands study of communication disorders Public Relations News Release 2011:299, p.1	04/26/2012	A new grant will allow students to travel to Brazil to study communication disorders in that country. This three year project will allow students to learn cultural and social differences and to understand the communication disorders of another country.
29	Grants help UNI Center for Energy and Environmental Education promote sustainability Public Relations News Release 2011:208, p.1	03/12/2012	UNI's Center for Energy and Environmental Education received three grants totaling $80,000.
30	Balancing the child welfare system Public Relations News Release 2011:135, p.1	12/12/2011	Professor Mark Grey and Michele Delvin have been awarded a $425,000 grant to help bring a balance the over-representation of minority and immigrant children in the welfare system.
31	UNI receives grant for bridge safety research Public Relations News Release 2011:130, p.1	12/06/2011	The Department of Industrial Technology will work with the Iowa Department of Transportation to evaluate the condition of local bridges using a Structural Health Monitoring System.
32	Grants available for smaller farming operations Public Relations News Release 2011:120, p.1	11/18/2011	The Center for Energy and Environmental Education along with the Farm Energy Working Group of Iowa and Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture will be awarding grants to small farms to help facilitate more sustainable farming.
33	UNI team developing a tool to accurately predict urban water pollution Public Relations News Release 2011:113, p.1	11/10/2011	A grant given to the UNI GeoTREE Center will help with a partnership that is going to raise awareness about local pollutants in the water.
34	Remarks on tuition increase proposal Northern Iowan 108:19, p.4	11/01/2011	Spencer Walrath, president of the NISG, shares the comments he presented to the Board of Regents; photo.
35	University of Northern iowa Museums awarded grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services Public Relations News Release 2011:82, p.1	10/17/2011	A Museums for America grant has been given to the UNI Museum by the Institue of Museum and Library Services.
36	Iowa farmers receive energy demonstrating grants Public Relations News Release 2011:1, p.1	08/09/2011	The Center for Energy and Environmental Education will be working with the National Center for Appropriate Technology to facilitate the grant given to farmers who are demonstrating energy efficiency on their farms.
37	Alliant Energy awards UNI grant to increase K through 12 energy education. Public Relations News Release 2010:298, p.1	04/14/2011	An Alliant Energy Bright Ideas grant will allow the University of Northern Iowa to continue its energy education outreach in Iowa K through 12 schools.
38	Future scientists receive a boost from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.24	04/01/2011	Grant helped modernize equipment in two biology labs; a look at the prospects in the field of study; photo.
39	MidWestOne Bank now accepting applications for UNIque Academic Advising award Northern Iowan 107:42, p.1	03/08/2011	Faculty who have demonstrated devotion to making a difference in students' lives are eligible for nomination. The Office of the Provost is handling the applications.
40	U. S. Senator Tom Harkin visits UNI to address funding for higher education Northern Iowan 107:34, p.1	02/08/2011	Ben Allen, Bill Dotzler, Jerry Nelson, Kim Young-Kent, Jerry Durham and Jonathon Keniston made up a panel presenting information from different perspectives on education to Senator Harkin; photo.
41	New center to spearhead violence prevention efforts Northern Iowan 107:32, p.1	02/01/2011	Center for Violence Prevention resulted from work done with Public Safety, Student Affairs, and faculty members; photo.
42	New center focuses on peace, violence prevention Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.14	01/01/2011	Description of the activities of the Center for Violence Prevention.
43	UNI's NABL receives FRA grant Northern Iowan 107:27, p.4	12/10/2010	Ag-Based Lubricant Center awarded a $371,373 grant from the Federal Railroad Administration. Research for the use of biofuels for locomotives, using soybeans. Environmental footprint is greatly reduced using this fuel.
44	HLC evaluates UNI for reaccreditation Northern Iowan 107:21, p.1	11/09/2010	The two year self-study of the University culminates this week with the arrival of the ten member team charged with examining the quality of the institution.
45	New grants database available for students Northern Iowan 107:11, p.1	10/05/2010	The Foundation Directory is now available at fconline.foundationcenter.org or through Rod Library's blog. It is searchable 24/7 and lists only foundations following their filing of initial IRS paperwork.
46	UNI's Reading Recovery program receives grant Northern Iowan 107:11, p.1	10/05/2010	The Department of Education has provided a grant of three million ninety six thousand dollars to support literacy among area first graders. The University is expected to find donors to match twenty per cent of the grant.
47	UNI's Center for Violence Prevention aims to decrease gender violence on Iowa's three state university campuses Public Relations News Release 2010:81, p.1	10/04/2010	A new center will house a Regents-wide campus violence training, curriculum, and programming initiative focused on campus violence. It is led by Annette Lynch professor of applied human sciences.
48	UNI Reading Recovery Center receives U. S. Department of Education grant Public Relations News Release 2010:63, p.1	09/21/2010	The grant awarded $3,096,000 to the Reading Recovery Center. More than 10,000 Iowa first graders who struggle to read, will receive intense literacy assistance in the next five years. The R. J. McElroy Trust supplied $150,000 towards its matching funds.
49	UNI-NABL receives grant Northern Iowan 107:3, p.3	09/03/2010	National Ag-Based Lubricants Center received a $370,000 grant from the U. S. Department of Transportation. The money is to be used for research on the use of bio-based lubricants on railroad tracks; photo.
50	Three more Iowa schools to receive NIFFP support for farm-to-school lunch programs Public Relations News Release 2010:16, p.1	08/20/2010	A recent grant from the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture has allowed NIFFP staff to begin work with food service directors at Dike-New Hartford, Sumner, and Waverly-Shell Rock schools.
51	Price Lab integrates farm-to-school foods into lunches Northern Iowan 106:52, p.1	04/23/2010	Price Laboratory School received grant money to be used to bring more locally grown food into its lunch program.
52	Grants fund development of hydrology program; new lab supports student research Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.20	04/01/2010	New facility funded by Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust; led by Professor Iqbal; will analyze water quality; photo.
53	Gibson on budget cuts: "Not all questions can be answered" Northern Iowan 106:24, p.1	11/20/2009	Provost Gibson and Vice-President for Student Affairs Terrence Hogan addressed the budget situation during a town hall meeting sponsored by the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
54	UNI awards EPSCoR grant Public Relations News Release 2009:95, p.1	10/02/2009	Michael Kessler, assistant professor of materials science and engineering at Iowa State University was awarded the grant of more than $700,000 for a three-year period. "We are developing composite materials that can achieve significant weight savings.
55	UNI professor completes research on teaching English Language Learner students Public Relations News Release 2009:92, p.1	10/01/2009	Approximately 3.8 percent of students in Iowa's public and nonpublic schools are ELL students. Tammy Gregersen, associate professor of English language & literature received a Schindler Education Grant to work with Iowa's colleges and universities'.
56	Education-related policy may impact students Northern Iowan 106:9, p.3	09/29/2009	Expansion of the Pell Grant for Low-Income Students will begin during the summer of 2010. This will allow students to attend summer classes under this program.
57	NASA blasts off from UNI campus Northern Iowan 106:8, p.4	09/25/2009	Researchers notified of the application process for funding from Iowa's branch of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration funded Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research.
58	New turf blankets UNI-Dome Northern Iowan 106:4, p.10	09/11/2009	Thanks to donations from the Black Hawk Gaming Association and private funding, the UNI-Dome has replaced the artificial turf that had been used since 1976.
59	UNI professors travel for Fulbright-Hays grant Public Relations News Release 2009:43, p.1	09/11/2009	Alex Oberle, assistant professor of geography, and curriculum specialist Kay Weller, associate professor of geography, traveled to Chile for a four-week professional development program earlier this summer. Professors listed.
60	New turf for the UNI-Dome Northern Iowa Today 93:2, p.21	09/01/2009	New playing surface installed; partially funded by gambling revenue; photo.
61	SafeRide Shuttle rides on despite funding issues Northern Iowan 106:2, p.1	09/01/2009	The shuttle provides a safe way for people to enjoy weekend evenings without having to worry about transportation, especially while intoxicated. Tough economic times have left a $7,000 shortfall for the program. NISG is looking at alternative funding.
62	Up to $16,000 available for students Northern Iowan 106:1, p.2	08/28/2009	Federal grants are available to undergraduate and graduate students who plan to teach in a high-need field of study at a low-income school. $4,000 is available per year.
63	Up to $16,000 available for students who will teach a high-need field in a low-income school Public Relations News Release 2009:15, p.1	08/25/2009	Created by Congress through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, the federal TEACH Grant provides grants to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families.
64	Healthy, fresh, made-from-scratch meals to be served at UNI's laboratory school Public Relations News Release 2008:593, p.1	06/29/2009	This new model school lunch program focuses on student health and will provide educational experiences for students and for school administrators across the state.
65	Professors research efficient energy alternatives Northern Iowan 105:35, p.1	02/13/2009	Martin Chin and Tim Kidd received grants totaling $478,000 to pursue the creation and development of solar cells using dye. Kidd's research is on hydrogen cells; photo.
66	New grant for education students Northern Iowan 105:24, p.2	11/21/2008	Prospective teachers planning on working in high-need fields of education for low income schools may be eligible for a new grant. The grant provides $4000 per year for four years of undergrad work and two years of graduate school.
67	Grants benefit education Northern Iowan 105:7, p.3	09/23/2008	The Iowa Mathematics and Science Education Partnership awarded thirteen grants to aid programs that encourage students to be involved in math and science activities.
68	External funding supports projects Northern Iowan 105:4, p.1	09/12/2008	External funding increased by 26% for 2008.
69	Program promotes, enhances Price Lab Northern Iowan 104:54, p.1	05/02/2008	Price Laboratory School named the state's research and development school for pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade; photo.
70	UNI offers science summer camps for elementary and middle school students Public Relations News Release 2007:652, p.1	04/30/2008	UNI will host "UNI's Young Scientists" camps for students completing grades five through eight. The camps will focus on energy and the environment with many hands-on activities.
71	UNI receives federal grant for new math and science program Public Relations News Release 2007:588, p.1	04/14/2008	UNI received a federal grant for a new science and matematics program, "Engaging Iowa in Science and Mathematics."
72	Money Matters Northern Iowan 104:40, p.2	03/04/2008	Availability of child care grants announced. Deadlines, requirements, and procedures for applying.
73	Grant to help real estate majors Northern Iowan 104:39, p.2	02/29/2008	Northern Iowa Real Estate program receives a $30,000 grant to be paid over three years. Money will help establish a center for those students who want a career in real estate.
74	Local schools benefit from UNI National Science Foundation grant Public Relations News Release 2007:459, p.1	02/26/2008	The Regents' Center for Early Developmental Education received a $1.7 million grant to help develop the Ramps and Pathways project.
75	UNI leads research program to reduce unintended pregnancies Northern Iowan 104:38, p.14	02/26/2008	An $11.5 million dollar grant over three years will seek to aid in the reduction of unintended pregnancies. Mary Losch will administer the program.
76	UNI Real Estate Program receives grant from Appraisal Institute Education Trust Public Relations News Release 2007:423, p.1	02/13/2008	The Real Estate Education Program received a $30,000 grant to help establish a center devoted to students who want a professional career in real estate.
77	Ribbon cutting will take place for Regents Campus Violence-Prevention Project Public Relations News Release 2007:395, p.1	01/31/2008	The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place February 4.
78	A nontraditional road to success Northern Iowan 104:29, p.8	01/25/2008	Help is available for traditional and nontraditional students during their adjustment to college life; photo.
79	Cedar Falls RAGBRAI committee to announce recipients of July 25 Lance Armstrong Foundation fundraising event Public Relations News Release 2007:354, p.1	01/07/2008	A news conference is scheduled for January 10.
80	UNI receives $1.5 million to help schools serving military families Public Relations News Release 2007:294, p.1	11/15/2007	UNI will administer $1.5 million for Project SOAR.
81	Carver grant enhances teaching of science and math for children with motor and sensory impairments Public Relations News Release 2007:275, p.1	11/08/2007	The two-year program will be led by Greg Stefanich.
82	Iowa receives grant for drug courts Northern Iowan 104:15, p.2	10/16/2007	Family drug courts emphasize treatment of drug addicted parents. Federal grant will allow Iowa to fund three such courts and expand the two that exist in the state.
83	Money for security Northern Iowan 104:11, p.7	10/02/2007	Believes that recent $1 million grant from Department of Justice should be used to make students safer on campus.
84	UNI receives grant for violent crime prevention Northern Iowan 104:9, p.1	09/25/2007	Department of Justice awards $1 million grant to create a task force to prevent violent crimes against women.
85	UNI receives $590,456 NSF grant for undergraduate scholarships in science Public Relations News Release 2007:170, p.1	09/21/2007	Scholarships from the National Science Foundation will be available to seven students beginning in the fall of 2008.
86	Costs of rising tuition may soon be curbed if new bill becomes law Northern Iowan 104:6, p.2	09/14/2007	College Cost Reduction Act will boost financial aid by $20 billion over the next five years, if passed by Congress.
87	$1 million grant to UNI to combat gender violence at Regent universities Public Relations News Release 2007:154, p.1	09/13/2007	The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $1 million grant to provide for a model of campus violence prevention.
88	Financial aid options expand as tuition rises Northern Iowan 104:5, p.2	09/11/2007	Students urged to examine all options for paying college costs, including loans, scholarships, and internships.
89	Lab enhances science curriculum Northern Iowan 104:5, p.6	09/11/2007	Hydrology lab aids earth science curriculum; photo.
90	UNI professor receives National Science Foundation grant Public Relations News Release 2007:146, p.1	09/11/2007	Martin Chin received a grant from the National Science Foundation for his study titled "Dinuclear Complexes with an All Carbon Cyclopentadienyl Frame."
91	Schaa selected for Next Generation Leaders Award Public Relations News Release 2007:114, p.1	08/23/2007	Taylor Schaa was one of 33 college students in the nation to be recognized with a Next Generation Leaders scholarship.
92	UNI releases external grants and contracts funding report for fiscal year 2006-07 Public Relations News Release 2007:66, p.1	07/18/2007	The Office of Sponsored Programs released its external grants and contracts funding report for 2006-2007.
93	Carver grants support math and science programs Northern Iowa Today 91:2, p.11	07/01/2007	UNI received grants from the Carver Trust to support Iowa secondary science and mathematics teachers.
94	UNI accounting faculty receive grant from PricewaterhouseCoopers Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	05/18/2007	Christine Bauman and Mark Bauman received a grant to support their research project, "Unique Characteristics of Companies Using LIFO."
95	Carver grants support math and science teaching programs at UNI Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	03/26/2007	The Carver grants will help address Iowa's shortage of high school physics and math teachers.
96	UNI faculty win awards for research in gerontology Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	02/22/2007	Angela Burda Riess and Elaine Eshbaugh received the 2007 Adele Whitenack Davis Faculty Research in Gerontology awards.
97	UNI real-estate program receives $50,000 grant for program expansion Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	02/14/2007	The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors Foundation has provided funding to expand the Real Estate Education Program.
98	Money for the taking Northern Iowan 103:35, p.7	02/06/2007	Scholarships, grants, and loans are available for college students, but they need to make the effort to apply.
99	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/30/2006	The Polymer Research and Materials Innovation Service Laboratory open house is Tuesday, October 31.
100	Official opening of polymer lab at UNI set for October 31 Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/26/2006	The Polymer Research and Materials Innovation Service Laboratory hosts an open house, October 31.