Announcements

Join the Fun Run

Join the Fun Run on Wednesday, April 22 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at 8120 Jennings Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50614.  Enjoy a dynamic trail that features a stimulating mixture of grass and cement terrain, offering a varied and engaging run for all participants. All proceeds from the Fun Run will go directly to the Dance Marathon. If you have questions or need more information reach out to us at farnsaab@uni.edu.

Honors Research Day

Honors Research Day will be Saturday, April 25, second floor, Lang. This will be a day to celebrate the work of graduating Honors students. Presentations will be from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All presentations are free and open to the public. Visit the Honors & Scholars website for a complete schedule of presenters and topics.

Bigger TDA Limits in 2026: The Retirement Opportunity You Shouldn’t Ignore

A Tax-Deferred Annuity (TDA) allows you to invest in fixed and variable annuities and mutual funds through a tax-deferred account. This option helps you save additional funds for retirement beyond the university-sponsored retirement plans. You may choose to contribute on a pre-tax and/or after-tax basis. Contributions are not matched by the university. All TDA elections are made through UNI Works, and contribution amounts can be changed at any time. To learn more about TDAs and to review 2026 IRS contribution limits, please visit our webpage. Please also consider attending the TIAA Roth Contribution presentation on May 7. 

Tallgrass Prairie at the University of Northern Iowa: A Proud Past, A Bold Future

Calling all “Prairie Panthers”! University of Northern Iowa students have made a lasting impact on tallgrass prairie restoration. Help us celebrate their legacy at the final session of our 2026 Restoration and Management Seminar Series. More at tallgrassprairiecenter.org/resources/tpc-seminar-series

Healthy Homes, Healthy Kids: Why Environment Matters for Our Children - Dr. Elizabeth Friedman

UNI CEEE is hosting Dr. Elizabeth Friedman on Wednesday, April 22 to give a public talk exploring why children are uniquely vulnerable to environmental hazards and share actionable, evidence-based steps you can take to improve your home environment. Visit https://ceee.uni.edu/events/2026-04-22/healthy-homes-healthy-kids-why-environment-matters-our-children-dr-elizabeth for more information.

TIAA Roth: A Game-Changer for Your Retirement

The University offers Tax-Deferred Annuity (TDA) Plans, giving you the opportunity to save even more for retirement beyond the university-sponsored retirement plans. If you are interested in learning more, join TIAA on Thursday, May 7 at 10 a.m. in Gilchrist 009 to get all the details. Click here to register in advance and to learn more.

Preparing for Finals

The semester is flying by and finals are near. Have no fear, Student Wellness Services is here! Stay tuned on the Student Wellness Services social media pages for time management tips, effective ways to study, ways to stay motivated, ways to stress less about untraditional finals such as projects or papers, do’s and don'ts during finals week and ways to keep yourself healthy. Find SWS on social media at Facebook: UNI Student Wellness Services and Instagram: unisws . 

University Advancement moves to Bartlett

University Advancement is no longer in the Commons. The team has moved to Bartlett. On 1st floor find alumni relations, marketing and communications, and development. On 2nd floor find additional development staff. On 4th floor find financial services and the data team.