Campus & Community

UNI mourns the loss of swimming student-athlete Lily Ernst

The University of Northern Iowa mourns the loss of Panther swimmer Lily Ernst, who passed away on Wednesday.

UNI launches statewide initiative to remove barriers to high-demand careers in Iowa

UNI's new initiative with Iowa community colleges will make it easier for adult and place-bound learners to earn a four-year degree.

‘Never too late’: After 20 years of delay, 46-year-old UNI graduate earns long-desired degree

For 20 years, thoughts of returning to college and finishing her bachelor’s degree have lived in the back of Christine Deam’s brain, quietly reminding her of goals left unfinished.

Graziano earns prestigious Young Scholar in American Religion award

Michael Graziano, assistant professor of religion in UNI’s Department of Philosophy and World Religions, has been recognized as a 2022 Young Scholar in American Religion.

Final phase of Noehren to reopen this fall, providing gender-inclusive living space

UNI's Noehren Hall will be fully reopening in the fall for the first time since 2018, this time as an all-gender residence hall.

UNI-CUE scholarships help make college possible for four local students

For four local high school students, the road to college just became a bit easier thanks to scholarships from the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE).

Presidents’ Choice Awards recognize impactful student, community organizations

By winning Presidents' Choice Awards, three student and community organizations have been recognized for their impact on campus and the broader community.

UNI admissions professionals earn coveted awards for their impact on students

When two UNI admissions professionals attended a college admissions conference, they walked away with two of five coveted Michael Barron Impact Awards.