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For the first time, Cedar Valley STEM Festival is coming to UNI-Dome

Excitement over all things science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) will abound on March 21 when UNI hosts the Cedar Valley Family STEM Festival.

University of Northern Iowa ready to take on tomorrow

UNI is entering 2023 with strong momentum, ready to continue the work of helping students succeed and meeting Iowa’s critical workforce needs. 

University of Northern Iowa’s Our Tomorrow campaign surpasses $200 million raised

An outpouring of philanthropic support from donors has pushed UNI's Our Tomorrow campaign closer to the goal of raising $250 million by 2026. 

Local couple commit $750,000 to UNI-Dome renovation

Kevin and Deb Hemmen – both longtime Dike, Iowa residents – have pledged $750,000 to ensure the UNI-Dome remains a vibrant facility for the community for the next 50 years.

PTSD Conference at UNI set for March 29

University of Northern Iowa is hosting its PTSD Awareness Conference on Wednesday, March 29. The event will feature speakers and a lunchtime panel focused on topics including recognizing the signs of post-traumatic stress disorder, the treatments that can help and resources available.

Graduating from UNI was a family affair for the three Jensen brothers

While the three Jensen brothers have taken very different career paths, they can all trace their educations back to UNI.

Picture perfect: engaged couple meets through UNI class photo

Mallory Burdt and Ethan Arnold, who are getting married in September, can say they have a photo of the exact moment they met at UNI as freshmen.

UNI-Dome renovation receives $1.5 million donation from Elite Casino Resorts

Elite Casino Resorts is joining the campaign to renovate the UNI-Dome for the next generation with a $1.5 million investment, the second-largest donation to the project thus far.