Campus & Community

Roughly 40 years in the making, 79-year-old UNI student Marva Eck earns BLS degree

Roughly 40 years in the making, 79-year-old UNI student earns BLS degree

For 79-year-old Marva Eck, taking classes was more of a hobby — she never really thought that one day it could result in a degree — but that's exactly what happened this past summer as Eck took her last classes to complete a
Emily Mae Wilding in France

UNI students reflect on summer study abroad experiences

Some UNI students spent their summers traveling everywhere from France to the Galápagos Islands to get the ultimate study abroad experiences.
UNI Womens Rugby team

UNI rugby team creates community for players of all skill levels

Players on the UNI Women's Rugby team come from all majors across campus. They know firsthand the joy and community that club sports create.
Anne Marie Gruber

UNI Librarian empowers students to succeed

Much of librarian Anne Marie Gruber’s job is spent aiding students. Her favorite memories are ones where the library helps students overcome learning barriers. For instance, one graduate student never learned to type and was not meeting due dates. Gruber taught them about “speech to text” programs so the student could get their ideas on the page.
Musician playing the saxaphone

Jazz in Seerley Park to feature UNI School of Music faculty

Four jazz ensembles, including students and faculty from the UNI School of Music, will play a series of casual jazz sets in Seerley Park on Aug. 28 at 5 p.m.
UNI booth to spread Panther Pride to Iowa State Fair goers

UNI booth to spread Panther Pride to Iowa State Fair goers

In what has become an annual tradition, the University Northern Iowa will once again be hosting a booth at the Iowa State Fair and joining in the 11-day celebration of all the incredible things Iowa has to offer.
UNI booth at Beyond the Game

UNI brings Panther Pride to second annual Beyond the Game event

UNI will host a booth with games and giveaways for two days during the second annual Beyond the Game event in Dyersville, Iowa.
Meskwaki students presenting about the Meskwaki Summer Camp

Meskwaki youth explore college life with summer camp at UNI

Meskwaki youth in grades eight through 12 recently enjoyed a college and career readiness camp hosted by the University of Northern Iowa.