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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.
Participants in the architecture walking tours gather around Seerley Hall to learn about its history on campus.

UNI students bring campus architecture to life through sesquicentennial walking tours

As part of the University of Northern Iowa’s Sesquicentennial Celebration, UNI history students are guiding architectural walking tours that showcase 150 years of campus.
UNI graduate, Maddie Palmersheim, holds passed inspection certificate on her new location on College Hill.

From classroom to College Hill: UNI marketing graduate finds success in local business

UNI graduate Maddie Palmersheim opens a new bakery location on College Hill, crediting her most impactful experiences to UNI's JPEC and the Entrepreneurship Club.
Students walk through Sesquicentennial Exhibit

UNI Museum celebrates 150-year history with Sesquicentennial Exhibit

The UNI Museum has officially opened a dedicated exhibit documenting 150 years of history on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
Ali Webster, Noreen Hermansen, and President Mark Nook with Sesquicentennial Bell

UNI ushers in Sesquicentennial Celebration with ringing of commemorative bell

UNI has officially entered its Sesquicentennial Celebration period, following the Ringing of the Sesquicentennial Bell on Monday, Sept. 29 on UNI campus.
UNI campus

UNI remains a top choice for Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest

The University of Northern Iowa has once again been ranked No. 2 among the Midwest’s Top Public Schools by U.S. News & World Report, continuing a two-decade tradition of excellence. 
150 years of the University of Northern Iowa

UNI to kick off Sesquicentennial Celebration with weeklong slate of events

The University of Northern Iowa will officially launch its yearlong Sesquicentennial Celebration on Monday, Sept. 29, with a week of events that coincide with the university’s annual Homecoming festivities.