Campus & Community

Last call for tickets

Final call for tickets: Step into tomorrow at TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa on Oct. 25

This is your last chance to be part of something extraordinary. TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa hits the stage Saturday, October 25, at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
Marvin Carr graduated from UNI with a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences Teaching.

Meet the 2025 Iowa Military Veteran of the Year, who just started student teaching

Marvin Carr, a 47-year-old non-traditional student at the University of Northern Iowa, walked across the McLeod Center stage in the spring to receive his diploma in Social Sciences Teaching.
Students in UNI Book Lovers Club gather at local bookstore, The Nook.

UNI Book Lovers brings students together through a shared love of reading

At the University of Northern Iowa, a new student organization is bringing bookworms together and creating a space for connection through literature.
Johnathan Buffalo and Mark Nook go through donated items

UNI returns collection of cultural items to the Meskwaki Nation

The University of Northern Iowa Museum has returned a collection of cultural artifacts to the Meskwaki Nation, donating them to the Meskwaki Cultural Center & Museum.
Pool water from the UNI East Gym Pool, stored in University Archives.

Hair, gum wrappers and pool water: The unique treasures in UNI Archives

Inside the University of Northern Iowa Archives, unique treasures such as hair, gum wrappers and pool water tell the story of UNI's history.
Jason Chapman

Jason Chapman named UNI’s new state relations officer

The Iowa Board of Regents and the University of Northern Iowa have announced Jason Chapman as its next state relations officer to serve as the primary liaison between the UNI and the legislative and executive branches of Iowa government.
UNI campus in the fall

UNI recognized in Wall Street Journal’s “2026 Best Colleges in America” rankings

The University of Northern Iowa has been named to the Wall Street Journal’s 2026 Best Colleges in America list, ranking No. 289 out of nearly 600 institutions listed nationwide.
Students saw wood for UNI Homecoming float

UNI construction management students build Homecoming float from scratch

Not wanting to see the University of Northern Iowa launch its sesquicentennial celebration without some form of birthday cake, construction management students stepped in to get the job done.