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UNI Foundation announces record-breaking fundraising year

The University of Northern Iowa Foundation recorded its highest fundraising total in history, raising over $38.9 million last year.

“In a year unlike any other, UNI alumni and friends came together to support the University of Northern Iowa in record-breaking fashion,” said Jim Jermier, vice president for University Advancement and president of the UNI Foundation. “We are extremely grateful for the support and passion our alumni and friends have for the University of Northern Iowa and our students.”

Van G. Miller Family Charitable Foundation Meeting Room

UNI Athletics Announces the Van G. Miller Family Charitable Foundation Meeting Room

UNI Athletics plans to construct a new football meeting room in the northeast corner of the UNI-Dome with construction slated to begin in winter 2020 and completed in the fall of 2021.
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Kern Family Foundation Grant supports moral and intellectual virtue studies

Cultivating moral and intellectual virtues in two core courses in teacher education is the focus of a $149,964 grant awarded to UNI College of Education faculty by the Kern Family Foundation.
Annette and Bob Morden

George Floyd fund established to educate UNI community

The Mordens established a fund in memory of George Floyd at their alma mater was a way to make a difference.
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

Gallagher Family Foundation pledges $1 million to renovation

UNI’s Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center received a $1 million gift from the family foundation whose name adorns the building.
UNI raises money to support students in the wake of COVID-19

UNI helps students in the wake of COVID-19

As the nation and Cedar Valley region continue to grapple with the devastating fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, the University of Northern Iowa is stepping up to help students. 

The UNI Foundation today launched a crowdfunding campaign to support the new UNItogether Scholarship Fund, which was created to provide tuition assistance to students facing financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Dave and Karen Takes

Cedar Falls couple give $10 million to the University of Northern Iowa

The gift from David and Karen Takes will help fund support for UNIBusiness students and the college's mascot program, as well as future capital projects.