Campus & Community

Former congresswoman Gabby Giffords to speak at UNI’s Hearst Lecture series

The UNI Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is excited to announce that former U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her longtime speech-language pathologist, Dr. Fabi Hirsch Kruse, will speak at the 2026 Hearst Lecture.

UNI students step up to address referee shortage in youth sports

One group of UNI students has been stepping in to ensure local youth sports games are properly staffed by trained officials.

U.S. News & World Report ranks UNI among 2026 Best Online Programs

The University of Northern Iowa is among the 2026 Best Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report.

Updates to Panther Pantry will bring more awareness to student resource

Panther Pantry has moved from the lower level of Maucker Union to a highly visible location, dramatically increasing both its size and accessibility. 

Meet the dietitian behind some of the best college food in Iowa

Not only does UNI's dietitian conduct recipe checks and ensure dietary restrictions are accommodated, but she also offers one-on-one meetings to students.

University of Northern Iowa receives $2.4 million grant to launch Humanities Hub

The UNI Humanities Hub is a transformative initiative designed to expand paid internship opportunities and strengthen the role of the humanities on campus and in the community.

Nearly 2,000 volunteers “Spring Into Service” at annual Pack the Dome event

Nearly 2,000 faculty, staff and students from UNI joined organizations and businesses from across the Cedar Valley to assemble more than 70,000 food bags during the 2026 Pack the Dome event.

UNI’s partnership with community colleges delivers bachelor’s degrees statewide

UNI partners with every community college in the state of Iowa to offer bachelor's degrees in high-demand workforce areas.