Campus & Community

Students hugging each other on UNI campus

How to make friends in college: 8 tips from real students

Figuring out how to make friends in college can be daunting. We have tips from real UNI students on how to build meaningful connections.
Jamie Jones

UNI welcomes Jamie Jones as assistant director of marketing

In her new role as assistant director of marketing at UNI, Jamie Jones will develop and coordinate marketing campaigns.
Students move in to the dorms on UNI campus with the help of their families

Move-in day madness: How to stay calm as your child leaves for college

With move-in day approaching for college freshmen, it's time to start thinking about what you'll do as a parent to make the transition a seamless one.
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Parenting from afar: Tips for supporting your college student from a distance

Parenting changes once your teen heads off to college. Here are tips for maintaining a meaningful relationship with your child once they've left the nest.
The Pork Tornadoes at a concert

The Pork Tornadoes to play free concert at 2024 UNI Homecoming bash

The Pork Tornadoes will perform the Friday night of homecoming week at 7 p.m. on Lawther Field on central campus.
Child posing with TC at UNI's Iowa State Fair Booth

UNI releases 2024 Iowa State Fair booth schedule

The University of Northern Iowa has another fun year of programming planned for its booth inside the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fair.
Students dancing with glow sticks

UNI’s new television commercial encourages prospective students to “Take on anything”

The University of Northern Iowa is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest commercial, set to begin airing in late August.
Olivia Chambers swimming breaststroke

Rapper Flavor Flav boosts fundraiser for UNI Paralympian’s family

UNI senior Olivia Chambers' road to Paris took an interesting turn when she and her family received support from an unlikely place: rapper Flavor Flav.