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Students can now register for UNI Day of Service activities

The UNI Day of Service is coming up on April 8, and local organizations and campus groups are offering an array of volunteer opportunities.
Black and white image of a packed UNI-Dome during a wrestling meet

Happy 50th birthday to the UNI-Dome

On February 7, 1976, the first official event inside the UNI-Dome brought the University of Northern Iowa wrestling team face-to-face with the University of Iowa. 
Homecoming Bash 2025

Save the date: UNI Homecoming 2026 marks sesquicentennial finale

Mark your calendars for UNI Homecoming Week, set for Oct. 4-10, as the University of Northern Iowa celebrates its annual showcase of Panther Pride.
Students at UNI Commencement

Fall 2025 students make UNI graduation and dean’s lists

The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to announce the students who made the fall 2025 graduation and dean’s lists.
Gabby Giffords

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.
Koby Lampman refereeing UNI intramural basketball

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.
UNI online master's in education programs make top 20% of programs

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.
Panther Pantry

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.