Campus & Community

Gary Keenan, chainsaw artist at the Iowa State Fair.

Meet UNI alum Gary Keenan, chainsaw artist at the Iowa State Fair

Keenan, a 1979 UNI graduate originally from Grinnell, has been carving wood for more than 25 years. What started as a weekend hobby has turned into a fairtime fixture, with Keenan serving as the lead carver for one of the fair’s most crowd-pleasing attractions.
Aerial view of Homecoming parade in downtown Cedar Falls

UNI Homecoming 2025 announces live entertainment, parade dignitaries

The University of Northern Iowa is gearing up for an especially monumental Homecoming this fall, complete with special guests and exciting entertainment to paint the town purple. The week of festivities will mark the official kickoff of the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration, which will continue for more than a year, as the university honors its proud past and bold future.
Volunteers working at the UNI Iowa State Fair booth

UNI’s 2025 Iowa State Fair booth to feature program highlights, exciting guests

Get ready for another exciting year of programming at the University of Northern Iowa’s Iowa State Fair booth in the Varied Industries Building. No matter what day you stop by, there will be something to enjoy!
Students on bridge wearing Cat Pack t-shirts

Newest TC’s Tee from UNI boasts of the “Cat Pack”

Back for the third year in a row, the University of Northern Iowa’s newest iteration of TC’s Tee is headed to store shelves. Its theme is Cat Pack.
Students walking on UNI campus in the summer

Thinking about college out of state? Here's why 6 students chose UNI

Dreaming of adventure during your college years? Come to the University of Northern Iowa and experience the benefits of going out of state for college, including taking advantage of UNI's Neighboring State Rate.
Students sitting in Adirondack chairs on UNI campus

5 things to know about UNI’s Neighboring State Rate

Just approved by the Iowa Board of Regents, the University of Northern Iowa is offering in-state tuition to new undergraduate students from all six states bordering Iowa beginning this fall. Here are a few things to know about UNI’s Neighboring State Rate, and why the University of Northern Iowa is a great choice to pursue your career goals.
Mark Nook

President Mark Nook discusses UNI’s Neighboring State Rate at the Iowa Board of Regents

The Iowa Board of Regents voted Wednesday to officially approve the University of Northern Iowa to move forward with its Neighboring State Rate, offering in-state tuition to new students from Iowa’s six border states starting this fall.
UNI and six neighboring states

UNI’s Neighboring State Rate approved by Iowa Board of Regents

New University of Northern Iowa students from Iowa's six border states will pay in-state tuition through UNI's Neighboring State Rate.