Campus & Community

Olivia Chambers holding American flag

Olivia Chambers named 2024 UNI Homecoming parade grand marshal

UNI is proud to announce the grand marshal for the 2024 Homecoming parade will be Paralympic gold medalist and UNI senior Olivia Chambers.
The Lemons and Waggoner family decked out in UNI gear

Bettendorf family honored at UNI Family Weekend as 2024 Forever Family

UNI celebrated the Lemons and Waggoner family from Bettendorf as the 2024 Forever Family during its annual Family Weekend, held Oct. 4-6.
Paint robot featured on UNI soccer field.

New automated paint robot leaves its mark on UNI sports fields

In July, Facilities Management took the next step towards advancement, investing in the tablet-operated robot that can paint just about any sports field.
Isabella Carrillo making salsa on UNI campus

A three-generation legacy of service - and salsa - at UNI

Isabella Carrillo is carrying on a three-generation legacy of working at the University of Northern Iowa AND making great salsa!
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. Winnie helps Riessen navigate her postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), which causes her to pass out without warning.
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.”