Campus & Community

Patrick Pease holding his Presidential Medallion

Pease nabs first-ever Presidential Medallion

Patrick Pease has played a crucial role in slowing the spread of COVID at UNI. Because of this, President Nook honored him with a Presidential Medallion.
Joseph Rayzor holding his Presidential Medallion

Rayzor awarded with Presidential Medallion for invaluable COVID response leadership

In August, Joseph Rayzor was honored with one of the first Presidential Medallions to recognize his crucial role in helping UNI navigate COVID-19. 
Graphic: University of Northern Iowa ranks in top 20% for online master’s in education programs

University of Northern Iowa ranks in top 20% for online master’s in education programs

The University of Northern Iowa’s online master’s in education programs ranked among the top 20% nationally in a 2022 U.S. News and World Report review released today. The UNI programs ranked 53 among 322 programs for master’s degrees, climbing 19 places from 2021.
Volunteers work together to pack the Dome

After a year off, Back Packin' the Dome returns in full force

About 1,000 community members spent MLK Day 2022 volunteering in the annual Back Packin' the Dome Event to help food-insecure children in the Cedar Valley.
Caleb Christine gives a speech during the December 2021 Commencement Ceremony

Chasing a dream: UNI grad pursues his dream to teach

Two years ago, after a decade in law enforcement, Caleb Christine took a leap of faith and enrolled at University of Northern Iowa in pursuit of his dream to be the first in his family to graduate from college and become a teacher.
glasses on open book

UNI gets involved in Open Educational Resource creation

With textbook prices continually rising, college students often face a choice between course materials and other necessities. UNI graduate faculty is working to change that with the help of a new grant.
Wallace Hettle

Meet the Faculty: Dr. Wallace Hettle

UNI’s graduate faculty are among the most creative and innovative scholars in their fields. Their research benefits graduate students and the university, as well as the Cedar Falls community, and they are an essential part of UNI life!
De-Stress Days - PETPALS Graffiti Wall and Makerspace Crafts

De-Stress Week

Need a break from finals? Come check out the De-Stress Days Activities in Maucker Union and Rod Library! To start it off, December 6-8 from 11-2 p.m. in Maucker Union there will be Hot Chocolate, Puzzles, Inspirational crafts, labyrinth, coloring, and dogs to pet! Then from December 8-15 in Rod Library there will be more activities to end the semester on a good note! If you’re feeling crafty, head to the Makerspace on the first floor for coloring, Legos, Play-Doh and so much more!