Scholarships

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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
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 Food and financial insecurity
Northern Iowan 118:40, p.3
Lennon Janes gives their opinion on food and financial insecurity of students at the university; photo.
3 UNI School of Music holds scholarship benefit
Northern Iowan 117:12, p.5
The UNI School of Music held their 39th annual scholarship benefit and included speakers Jeffrey Funderburk, director of the School of Music, Dr. Stephen Kerrigan, executive director of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC), and a show with performances by faculty and students.
4 Maximize your time over break
Northern Iowan 116:25, p.3
In the author's opinion, students should take advantage of the time away from school to truly take a break. Bradford discusses examples and ideas on how students can make the most of their time; photo.
5 Athletic department plans towards the future
Northern Iowan 115:5, p.6
The athletics department announced its new five-year plan, Panthers Rising: A Strategic Plan to Achieve Unprecedented Success; photo.
6 Write essays for easy money
Northern Iowan 112:26, p.3
Students can fill out UNI's Scholarship Application for a chance to be awarded money.
7 For third consecutive year, UNI is a top 100 'Best Value in Public Colleges'
Public Relations News Release 2014:144, p.1
UNI was ranked in the top 100 'Best Values in Public Colleges' by Kiplinger's Personal Finance for 2015. Nearly $20 million in scholarship money will be given to UNI students during this year.
8 Sue Follon Scholarship for Women in Leadership
Northern Iowan 111:23, p.2
Applications for the Sue Follon Scholarship are now open; photo.
9 UNI students will benefit from new scholarships
Public Relations News Release 2013:275, p.1
Mark and Jill Oman of Des Moines have committed $1.1 million to the UNI Foundation. The endowed fund will be used to support the UNI Annual Fund and two scholarships.
10 Northwestern leads sports unionization
Northern Iowan 110:50, p.9
The author expresses his opinion on college athletes being treated as employees of the university. He feels that if schools are making a huge profit off of their athletes, the athletes should receive more than just a free education.
11 Alumni aid in cost of tuition
Northern Iowan 110:47, p.1
The UNI Foundation accepts donations from alumni and friends. The donations go toward scholarships and program funding, as well as other improvements to the university; photo.
12 New Pew study discovers how students pay for higher education
Northern Iowan 110:36, p.1
A study by the Pew Research Center concluded that most college students pay for tuition through scholarships and their parents' income and savings. On average, UNI students graduate with less undergraduate debt than the national average; photo.
13 Dr. Sue Follon Scholarship for Women in Leadership
Northern Iowan 110:26, p.9
Information about the Dr. Sue Follon Scholarship for Women in Leadership requirements and how to apply.
14 Dr. Sue Follon Scholarship for Women in Leadership
Northern Iowan 110:22, p.5
Information about the Dr. Sue Follon Scholarship for Women in Leadership requirements and how to apply.
15 3 UNI professors awarded Fulbright Scholarship
Northern Iowan 110:11, p.1
Three professors were awarded the title of Fulbright Scholar. The award gives each recipient the opportunity to study abroad based on their academic merit and leadership potential; photo.
16 The power of a ?
Northern Iowa Today 96:3, p.22
John Talley talks about his work as a research chemist; worked on development of many commonly used pharmaceuticals; funds scholarships for chemistry students; photo.
17 Pauline R. Barrett Endowed Scholarships enhance opportunities for students at UNI
Northern Iowa Today 96:3, p.17
Three students explain how Barrett Scholarships have helped them; photo.
18 UNI launches new scholarship initiative
Northern Iowa Today 96:3, p.5
UNI Foundation aims to raise $40 million over five years for scholarships. 86% of UNI students receive some kind of aid; tuition covers 58.7% of student costs; $23,575 was the average loan debt at graduation in 2012.
19 What are the top 5 stressors for college students?
Northern Iowa Today 96:3, p.5
Survey finds that the need to repay loans, the cost of education, borrowing money for college, finding a job, and the academic challenge of coursework bring stress to students.
20 UNI School of Music to host 32nd Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert
Public Relations News Release 2013:42, p.1
The theme of the 32nd Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert is "An Enchanted Evening!". This concert will have many alumni and staff performing at it. The funds raised go towards scholarships for exceptionally talented music students.
21 UNI receives $1 million gift for scholarships
Public Relations News Release 2013:3, p.1
The Gerdin Family Foundation has donated $1 million to create the Ben and Pat Endowed Scholarship fund at UNI. This scholarship will honor UNI's former president and help assist hardworking, motivated students.
22 'Purple and Old Gold' awards to be announced at UNI commencement
Public Relations News Release 2012:300, p.1
Fifty seniors will be awarded the 'Purple and Old Gold' during the May commencement ceremonies in the McLeod Center. The first awards ceremonies were held on May 29, 1939. List of recipients.
23 UNI student awarded Boren Scholarship for international study
Public Relations News Release 2012:295, p.1
Angela Wrage, a senior chemistry and biology major, was awarded a 2013 National Security Education Program (NSEP) Boren Scholarship. She is one of 161 award winners selected from a pool of 947 applicants.
24 Getting financial aid squared away
Northern Iowan 109:40, p.1
Students are encouraged to fill out their FAFSA sooner rather than later. There is information available and FAFSA workshops to help students.
25 Editor Positions Available
Northern Iowan 109:35, p.5
Application and requirement information for Executive Editor and Managing Editor positions for the Northern Iowan.
26 The woman who never gives up
Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.19
Profile of Jennifer Laughlin Bumgarner and the obstacles that she faced in getting a degree; photo.
27 Dr. Sue Follon Scholarship for Women in Leadership
Northern Iowan 109:26, p.3
Scholarship available for UNI women students who show potential in leadership at UNI. Information on scholarship qualifications and application.
28 How you can help UNI students succeed
Northern Iowa Today 94:4, p.
William Calhoun thanks donors for contributing to goals of Imagine the Impact campaign, which has reached $133 million; cites other ways to assist UNI; photo.
29 Getting to know the team behind the teams
Northern Iowa Today 94:4, p.22
Rosie and Doug Lindaman explain why the support UNI athletics; photo.
30 New book detailing history of UNI athletics helps support scholarships
Northern Iowan 109:25, p.1
Faculty, staff, coaches, and Panther fans created book of UNI athletics history. Profits from book sales go toward funding scholarships for athletics at UNI; photo.
31 UNI prepares literacy coaches for Iowa's schools
Public Relations News Release 2012:141, p.1
Thirty literacy coach candidates are participating in the preparation program, Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy Model this summer. Candidates begin in June at the Jacobson Center for Comprehensive Literacy.
32 New book about UNI Athletics helps support scholarships
Public Relations News Release 2012:137, p.1
New book chronicles 120 years of intercollegiate athletics at UNI. Proceeds from book go toward Panther Scholarship Club to fund scholarships for UNI student-athletes.
33 UNI School of Music inducts three new Hall of Fame honorees at annual Scholarship Benefit Concert
Public Relations News Release 2012:112, p.1
Three new honorees were inducted to School of Music Hall of Fame. Inductees were Gayle Johns Rose, Martha Holvik, and Marleta Matheson.
34 Scholarship benefit concert held for UNI School of Music
Northern Iowan 109:11, p.4
Thirty-first annual scholarship benefit concert was deemed a success. Various UNI ensembles and faculty performed to raise money.
35 $1.5 million gift from former UNI professor will benefit math students
Northern Iowa Today 95:3, p.13
Professor Bonnie Litwiller gave funds for scholarship for students in secondary mathematics education; Professor Litwiller died January 27, 2012; photo.
36 UNI exploring move to FBS football
Northern Iowan 109:8, p.6
Troy Dannen is trying to gauge the future of college football and where the UNI football team fits. Competitiveness, funding, and expenses must be taken into account. The is no imminent decision in the near future; photo.
37 UNI school of music to host thirty-first annual scholarship concert
Public Relations News Release 2012:54, p.1
"120 years: the road to excellence" will be the theme. It will feature music by faculty artists Sean Botkin, Randy Grabowski and John Hines. Also featured are various UNI musical groups. Proceeds go to scholarship fund for exceptionally talented students.
38 UNI's Center for Violence Prevention receives support from Verizon to end gender violence
Public Relations News Release 2012:27, p.1
The Verizon Foundation awarded a total of nearly $21,000 in scholarship funds. Scholarships will range from $1000 to $4000 per UNI student.
39 Former professors give millions to UNI
Northern Iowan 108:55, p.1
Former Dean of the College of Business, Robert Waller, and former mathematics professor, Bonnie Litwiller, make large gifts to the university; photo.
40 Rally in the valley hits $500,000+ overall
Northern Iowa Today 95:2, p.9
Annual event raises $147,000 in 2012 for athletic scholarships; photo.
41 Gift from former UNI professor will benefit math students
Public Relations News Release 2011:319, p.1
The Bonnie Litwiller Mathematics Teacher Scholarship has been established with the generous donation of $1.5 million from the former math instructor.
42 Best-selling author Robert Waller fives seven-figure gift to alma mater
Public Relations News Release 2011:316, p.1
Robert Waller has remembered UNI with a major donation. The money will provide scholarships in the College of Business, support jazz scholarships, the Honors Program, and the Rod Library.
43 UNI announces first round of cuts, eyes others
Northern Iowan 108:40, p.1
Museum, print services, and Price Lab School are slated to close. The Department of Public Safety and low enrollment academic programs are under review; photo.
44 UNI Connection hosts pie party
Northern Iowan 108:37, p.6
Started in 1924 as the Faculty Dames, UNI Connection gives members the chance to socialize. The group also awards scholarships to three or four students each year; photo.
45 Pricing of pop differs from campus to campus
Northern Iowan 108:21, p.3
Ken Connelly noticed a drastic price difference in soda on a trip to Virginia Tech. Difference can be explained by Pepsi being the exclusive provider on campus; providing scholarship dollars to the University; photo.
46 Remarks on tuition increase proposal
Northern Iowan 108:19, p.4
Spencer Walrath, president of the NISG, shares the comments he presented to the Board of Regents; photo.
47 Variety of musical groups perform at scholarship concert
Northern Iowan 108:9, p.1
This was the 30th year of the concert. Music filled the air from drums to harps and a symphony. A champagne and hors d'oeuvres reception followed the concert. Organizers called the concert a success.
48 Scholarship benefit concert controversy
Northern Iowan 108:9, p.4
Students suggest that the cost of tickets to the concert be reduced for students from the present fee of $50.00. John Vallentine responds that the concert is not advertised to students. They would be paying for their own scholarships.
49 UNI School of Music to host 30th annual Scholarship Benefit Concert
Public Relations News Release 2011:20, p.1
Several premier UNI choruses and bands will appear at the 30th annual Scholarship Concert hosted by the School of Music.
50 UNI honors Dorthea Dean for dedication to music in education
Public Relations News Release 2010:355, p.1
Dorthea Dean was honored for her contibutions to UNI through scholarships and dedication to the arts.