Campus & Community

UPDATE: Fireworks Over the Dome rescheduled to July 2

UNI is proud to once again partner with Cedar Falls Tourism and the City of Cedar Falls to present Fireworks Over the Dome, a community-wide celebration set for Thursday, June 26

Return to UNI: Supportive faculty, flexible schedules available to finish your degree

UNI offers online programs that are made to fit your busy lifestyle. Gayle Rhineberger, a professor of criminology and criminal justice, sees how these programs help students reach their career goals firsthand.

Viral comedy clip recalls 1988 UNI Wrestling match

Greg Warren recently reminisced about his days as a collegiate wrestler, including one match against the UNI Panthers in the West Gym in 1988.

5 benefits of going back to school to finish your degree

There are so many benefits to going back to school as an adult to finish what you started. Here are just a few advantages that should motivate you.

How donor support powers campus dialogue

Across UNI, donor-funded lecture series are creating transformative learning experiences by bringing renowned scholars, thought leaders and professionals to campus. Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends, these lectures spark curiosity, enrich classroom learning, foster interdisciplinary dialogue and challenge students to see the world through new lenses.

A Legacy of Leadership

ROTC Cadet Colin Spies’ commissioning as a second lieutenant marks the continuation of a proud family legacy of military service and leadership, as he follows in the footsteps of his father, retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and fellow UNI alum David Spies.

UNI will celebrate nearly 1,600 graduates at spring Commencement

Nearly 1,600 graduates make up UNI’s class of spring 2025, and three Commencement ceremonies will be held to celebrate their achievements. 

Campus projects and faculty research take shape to mark UNI’s 150th anniversary

The University of Northern Iowa provided opportunities for funding to provide public programming and research projects that align with the goals of UNI’s upcoming Sesquicentennial Celebration.