Campus & Community

Richard Verma

Presidential lecture welcomes U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma

Richard Verma will present his lecture, titled "Foreign Policy Begins at Home: American Leadership and Public Service," on Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. on UNI campus.
Gabi Riessen with golden retriever Winnie, both dressed in Panther Marching Band gear

Support dog takes the ranks among Panther Marching Band

Gabi Riessen's Panther Marching Band debut came with a furry friend: Winnie, her beloved service dog who has supported her throughout her time at UNI.
TK cheering after rappelling Techworks buildings.

UNI mascots go "Over the Edge" for Cedar Valley United Way

TC and TK attended the Over the Edge Cedar Valley event at Techworks in Waterloo.
"Cedar Rock by Frank Lloyd Wright" book cover

UNI professor recognized for work combining recreation, tourism and nonprofit leadership

Rodney Dieser's passion for all things Frank Lloyd Wright has led to co-authoring a multi-award-winning book “Cedar Rock by Frank Lloyd Wright.”
UNI campus during the fall

UNI holds steady as a top public university in the Midwest according to U.S. News & World Report

UNI has once again been ranked No. 2 on U.S. News & World Report's 2025 list of Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest.
UNI campus in the fall

UNI Foundation raises nearly $40 million in FY24, continuing university’s fundraising success

The University of Northern Iowa Foundation raised $39.9 million in support of UNI during the 2023-24 fiscal year.
High school students takeing part in SETT Camp at UNI

Philanthropy fuels UNI community engagement

Gifts from Veridian Credit Union, the R.J. McElroy Trust and others play a big role in the 600,000 volunteer hours UNI students log each year.
New hammock poles located outside Hagemann Hall.

UNI provides students with a new way to hang out

UNI Facilities Management collaborated with UNI Housing and Dining to provide students with a new way to hammock on campus.