Campus & Community

Students studying in a dorm room

Headed to college? Here are 3 tips for on-campus living.

Whether you’re a first-year student or a transfer student, living in an on-campus residence hall can come with an adjustment period.
Aegon Transamerica Foundation-UNI TRIO Scholarship with Aegon Transamerica staff members

Aegon Transamerica Foundation awards $50,000 to support first-generation students in Cedar Rapids through UNI Center for Urban Education

A two-year grant provided is helping to increase access to higher education for low-income and first-generation college bound students.
Olivia Chambers holding sign that says "Ticket Punched: Paris 2024"

Olivia Chambers named to Team USA for 2024 Paris Paralympics

Olivia Chambers became the first UNI swimmer in school history to be named to the United States team for the Paralympic Games on Sunday.
UNI student holding sign that says #TextbookEquity matters because it helps me with my finances and I get more education

Campuswide initiative saves UNI students $2.4 million on course materials

UNI's Textbook Equity initiative focuses on increasing access to high-quality course materials that are affordable, accessible and inclusive.
Olivia Chambers swimming freestyle

Olivia Chambers named 2024 MVC Most Courageous Award winner

Chambers' selection marks the second consecutive year a Panther student-athlete has been recognized with the honor following the selection of men's basketball forward Austin Phyfe in 2023.
A UNI graduate celebrates during a commencement ceremony

UNI releases Spring 2024 graduation and dean's lists

To be eligible for the dean's list, a student must have earned a grade point average of no less than 3.50 while earning a minimum of 12 semester hours in which at least 1 semester hour is graded credit.
Samantha Heyer pitching a softball

Samantha Heyer named winner of prestigious 2024 Dr. Charlotte West Scholar-Athlete Award

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Fireworks over the UNI-Dome

Cedar Falls and UNI present fireworks over the Dome

The fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, June 27 over the UNI-Dome.