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UNI 150: People you should know

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AJ Green

From local courts in Cedar Falls to the McLeod Center and beyond… The first UNI Panther to play in the highest levels of the NBA.

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Mickye Johnson

For more than 30 years, he empowered first-generation and low-income students to pursue higher education and transform their futures.

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Morris Mikkelsen

From renovations of century-old halls to the bold design of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, that cohesive vision can be traced back to one man.

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Nixson Benitez

As a first-generation college student and second-generation immigrant, he felt pressure to make the “right” choice. Instead, he redefined it — championing underrepresented journalists and making his student newspaper more inclusive.

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Judith Harrington

During her tenure in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, she not only left a lasting impact on students but also served as chair of the faculty, reshaping faculty governance and advancing equity for women.

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Marvin Carr

While it’s not uncommon to begin a bachelor’s degree later in life, this U.S. Navy veteran fully immersed himself in the college experience – living in the dorms, working an on-campus job and being involved in several student organizations.

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Marvin Carr at his UNI graduation ceremony.