Campus & Community

UNI women's basketball team with Coach Tanya Warren in a huddle

Panther women’s basketball named to WBCA Academic Top-25

The UNI women's basketball team tied for the sixth highest team GPA among Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) members during the 2023-24 season.
Dad hugging teenager on college campus

The empty nest: Navigating the emotional journey when your teen heads off to college

Don't let having an empty nest get you down. Keep calm and follow these tips as your teen heads off to college.
Stan Poe, Katy Harbaugh, and Andy Poe in front of the UNI-Dome

Poe family announces major gift to UNI-Dome renovation

A local family of multi-generational UNI graduates have announced a major donation to create a vibrant future for Panther Athletics.
Students studying in a dorm room

Headed to college? Here are 3 tips for on-campus living.

Whether you’re a first-year student or a transfer student, living in an on-campus residence hall can come with an adjustment period.
Aegon Transamerica Foundation-UNI TRIO Scholarship with Aegon Transamerica staff members

Aegon Transamerica Foundation awards $50,000 to support first-generation students in Cedar Rapids through UNI Center for Urban Education

A two-year grant provided is helping to increase access to higher education for low-income and first-generation college bound students.
Olivia Chambers holding sign that says "Ticket Punched: Paris 2024"

Olivia Chambers named to Team USA for 2024 Paris Paralympics

Olivia Chambers became the first UNI swimmer in school history to be named to the United States team for the Paralympic Games on Sunday.
UNI student holding sign that says #TextbookEquity matters because it helps me with my finances and I get more education

Campuswide initiative saves UNI students $2.4 million on course materials

UNI's Textbook Equity initiative focuses on increasing access to high-quality course materials that are affordable, accessible and inclusive.
Olivia Chambers swimming freestyle

Olivia Chambers named 2024 MVC Most Courageous Award winner

Chambers' selection marks the second consecutive year a Panther student-athlete has been recognized with the honor following the selection of men's basketball forward Austin Phyfe in 2023.