UNI Foundation Stories & News

Helicopter lowering materials onto UNI-Dome

Phase I of UNI-Dome renovation officially underway to replace fabric roof

In an endeavor to rejuvenate the iconic UNI-Dome, Phase I of its renovation kicked off on a sunny Sunday morning,
Michael and Mary “Lynn” Wright, in Bermuda, a frequent and special destination for the couple.

Giving Back to Caregivers

Learning of UNI’s plans to establish a standalone Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, Michael Wright, ’69, knew he had found a perfect way to create something positive from his loss.
UNI Good Neighbor Iowa student fellows during a Practical Backyard Tour

Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust awards $425,000 to UNI Center for Energy & Environmental Education

A multi-year grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust will support student-led environmental health projects.
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-Dome

City of Cedar Falls commits $3M to UNI-Dome renovation

The City of Cedar Falls will provide $3 million to support the University of Northern Iowa's comprehensive renovation to the UNI-Dome.
Purple, teal and gold arrows graphic

Equipping our school leaders for challenging times

Educational leadership faculty and alumni discuss the current state of educational leadership at UNI and at K-12 schools around the state.
McLeod Center

University of Northern Iowa approved to plan court sports training facility

UNI will begin planning a court sports training facility for the Panthers men’s and women’s basketball programs, as well as UNI’s volleyball team.
President Mark Nook and Jim Jermier with Ron Steele

President Nook, Jim Jermier discuss Our Tomorrow on "The Steele Report"

University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook and Jim Jermier took part in a recent taping of "The Steele Report."
Rendering of UNI Wrestling training room

UNI releases additional renderings of new wrestling training facility

The University of Northern Iowa has unveiled additional conceptual renderings of its new wrestling training facility.
Brian Gabel

UNI names Brian Gabel as new alumni association president

The University of Northern Iowa has announced Brian Gabel as the new assistant vice president for alumni engagement and annual giving and president of the UNI Alumni Association.
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