The achievement follows an extensive review of the University of Northern Iowa's nursing program, including its curriculum, faculty, student support, resources and outcomes.
The University of Northern Iowa Alumni Association has named DaQuan Campbell, Heather Knar and Kate Hermsen as the recipients of the 2026 GOLD & Bold awards.
One group of University of Northern Iowa students is spending the semester learning about those contributions through poets with ties to UNI and the state of Iowa.
Some economic investments are easy to measure. Others are less tangible but just as substantial — stronger businesses, thriving downtowns, successful startups and communities better prepared for the future. That’s the kind of return on investment UNI’s Business & Community Services delivers every day across Iowa. In all 99 counties and beyond, BCS helps organizations identify and solve problems, building a stronger Iowa in the process.
Evan Seuren turned his creative instincts into a career at Amazon Ads. From digital marketing competitions and student leadership at UNI to leading enterprise advertising strategy for brands like T-Mobile, Pokémon and Snapchat, Seuren’s story shows how hands-on experience can open big doors.
One group of UNI students is learning about the past of the university they call home. For the fall semester, the students planned an educational public tour of Fairview Cemetery in Cedar Falls where many early presidents, original faculty members and other key figures in UNI’s 150-year history are laid to rest.
Two faculty families -- the Wilsons and the Cryers -- are among those faculty who found a home at University of Northern Iowa and helped shape the history of the College of Education through two generations.
