University of Northern Iowa rings in 150th anniversary with new tradition

University of Northern Iowa rings in 150th anniversary with new tradition

The University of Northern Iowa kicked off a yearlong anniversary celebration by ringing a commemorative bell.

Northern Iowan Editors sit down with UNI President Mark Nook

In 1876, the Iowa State Normal School opened its doors for the first time – with an enrollment of only 88 students. From there, what would soon go through several name changes, is now known as the University of Northern Iowa – with over 9,000 students currently enrolled.  Northern Iowan executive editor Estelle Johnson, and managing editor Jenna Westendorf, met with UNI President Mark Nook in the Lang Hall TV studio on Friday, Sept. 12. There, t…