The University of Northern Iowa has named Lane Kruger and Anya Lovstuen the recipients of the 2026 Lux Service Award, the highest honor given by the Division of Student Life recognizing graduating seniors for exceptional service.
The American Council on Education (ACE) announced on Wednesday that UNI Chief of Staff Oksana Grybovych Hafermann has been named an ACE Fellow for the 2026-27 academic year. Following nominations by the senior administration of their institutions and a rigorous application process, 31 Fellows were selected this year.
Got a knack for short videos? The University of Northern Iowa is inviting students, alumni, faculty and staff to share UNI stories through a new creative competition called “UNI Together.”
The University of Northern Iowa is set to host its first-ever Japan Festival on April 17, a landmark event culminating two years of dedicated work by Maoko Umeda, the university's Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) Coordinator.
As part of its 150th anniversary celebration, the University of Northern Iowa, in partnership with the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley, came together for a UNI Day of Service on Wednesday, April 8.
The University of Northern Iowa has earned the 2026-27 Military Friendly® Schools Designation, marking UNI’s seventh year to earn this distinction. This year, UNI is honored as a Top 10 School.
Former UNI assistant coach Kyle Green will serve as the 26th head men’s basketball coach in Panthers history. He returns to UNI to continue a coaching career that has spanned over 30 years across multiple NCAA divisions, including 16 seasons as an assistant coach at Northern Iowa.
The University of Northern Iowa has surpassed $100 million in scholarship support through Our Tomorrow: The Campaign for UNI, marking a significant milestone in expanding access and opportunity for students.
