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Resilience Redefined

Four years after COVID-19 led to canceled high school graduations, the Class of 2024 shared a story of resiliency as graduates finally walked the stage.

UNI holds steady as a top public university in the Midwest according to U.S. News & World Report

UNI has once again been ranked No. 2 on U.S. News & World Report's 2025 list of Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest.

A Unified Path for Early Childhood and Special Education

A unified early childhood education curriculum helps meet an ongoing need for teachers in both general education and special education.

Finding the Balance in Well-Being

A growing, common focus on well-being is part of learning, preparation and practice across College of Education programs.

Extending Education Outdoors

Education happens everywhere, as students and alumni of recreation, tourism and nonprofit leadership can attest.

UNI Foundation raises nearly $40 million in FY24, continuing university’s fundraising success

The University of Northern Iowa Foundation raised $39.9 million in support of UNI during the 2023-24 fiscal year.

The Real Deal: From Para to Educator

Purple Pathway for Paraeducators yields first graduates as the alternative pathway to a bachelor’s degree gains momentum.

Philanthropy fuels UNI community engagement

Gifts from Veridian Credit Union, the R.J. McElroy Trust and others play a big role in the 600,000 volunteer hours UNI students log each year.