Campus & Community

New UNI Director of Athletics Megan Franklin and UNI President Mark Nook pose for a photo

UNI names Megan Franklin as Director of Athletics

University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook announced on Monday that Megan Franklin has agreed to serve as UNI’s Director of Athletics.
People taking photos with Panthers on Parade sculpture

Community celebrates Panthers on Parade project

Panthers on Parade statues are appearing across the Cedar Valley, a culmination of months of work by artists, organizers and sponsors.
Mary Ann Bolton Award Winners

2024 Mary Ann Bolton Undergraduate Research Award Winners

The Mary Ann Bolton Undergraduate Research Award is given to students who demonstrate excellence in library research conducted for an undergraduate paper or project carried out under the guidance of a UNI faculty member or mentor. Congratulations to the following students for their hard work and dedication to undergraduate research.
People taking pictures with Panthers on Parade reveal

Panthers on Parade installation underway

From May 1-2, installation of 27 life-size fiberglass TC mascot statues is taking place at sponsor locations throughout Cedar Falls and the Cedar Valley.
Spring 2024 grads

Meet the spring 2024 Panther grads

Graduation is right around the corner, which means it’s almost time for many Panthers to say “see you later” to campus and start the next chapter in their lives.
UNI Panthers' Khristian Boyd makes a tackle

UNI's Khristian Boyd selected in NFL Draft

Boyd was selected 199th overall to the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.
TC, TK and President Nook holding giant check for $8,331.10

“Baddest Cats” gives more than $8,300 back to UNI students

UNI can proudly announce $8,331.10 has been added to the general scholarship fund thanks to purchasing the inaugural design of TC’s Tee.
UNI international student with UNI parent

Making college decisions less stressful: Our tips for families

Here are some common concerns of parents with helpful tips to make the college decision a seamless, stress-free process for your family.