Campus & Community

Children playing on a playground.

National Program for Playground Safety celebrates 30 years at UNI

Over the past 30 years, the National Program for Playground Safety has grown from a small initiative at the University of Northern Iowa into an internationally recognized leader in playground safety.
Briella Curtis and ZaKiyah Timmons-Crear with their awards

UNI honors recipients of 2025 Student Leadership Awards

The University of Northern Iowa celebrated student achievement and service during its annual Student Leadership Awards ceremony, held Tuesday, April 15.
Battery-powered mowers lined up on campus.

UNI grounds crew sees benefits in shift to battery-powered equipment

The University of Northern Iowa is using more electric-powered equipment, and seeing several benefits including less noise, lower costs and safety.
Lizbeth Montalvo, Delaney Nagel and Samantha Robinson holding Lux Service Awards

University of Northern Iowa announces 2025 Lux Service Award winners

The University of Northern Iowa has named Lizbeth Montalvo, Delaney Nagel and Samantha Robinson as recipients of the prestigious 2025 Lux Service Award.
150 years - established 1876

“Tradition Meets Tomorrow” for UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration

The University of Northern Iowa welcomes all to celebrate its 150th year as an institution, announcing the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration, kicking off more than a year of activities and signature events.
A jersey from when UNI was known as the Iowa State Teachers College

Stepping into history: Exhibits taking shape for the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration

UNI Museum staff are orchestrating opportunities to enjoy university history through several projects both on and off campus.
Military Friendly School Gold Status 2025-26

UNI receives Military Friendly designation for sixth year in a row

For six years, UNI has been designated a Military Friendly® School, this year earning both Gold Status and the Military Friendly Spouse School distinctions.
Lucy Gipple holding "My first day as a Panther" sign on UNI campus

UNI’s Lucy Gipple tackles statewide leadership role

Lucy Gipple, a freshman at the University of Northern Iowa, is the newest member of the Iowa Board of Regents and the sole student representative.