Campus & Community

UNI Student Wellness Services awarded $300,000 grant to expand suicide and substance abuse prevention efforts

As a testament to its commitment to supporting all dimensions of student wellness, the University of Northern Iowa has been awarded a federal grant to build on its already strong foundation of mental health services.

Coming soon: A free public viewing of the ‘Orchestrating Change’

The University of Northern Iowa is hosting a viewing of the inspirational film, “Orchestrating Change.”

Jon Meacham the ‘right person at the right time’ for Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture

As part of UNI's Joy Cole Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series, Jon Meacham delivered his lecture “Finding Hope Through the Lessons of Yesterday.” 

Rod Library offers mini-grants to support open educational resources

UNI's Rod Library is pleased to announce a funding opportunity for the adoption, customization and/or creation of Open Educational Resources (OER). 

Harvest Conference prepares students for success in college and beyond

Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice will be hosting the second annual Harvest Conference. This year's theme encourages attendees to reset, refocus and renew their minds for optimum efficiency. 

Susan Grau to serve as UNI’s student support specialist at Western Iowa Tech Community College

The University of Northern Iowa and Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) announced Wednesday that Susan Grau has been selected to serve as a student support specialist on the Western Iowa Tech campus in Sioux City.

UNI President Nook, others visit Indian Hills Community College for UNI@IACC initiative

University of Northern Iowa President Mark A. Nook and Provost José Herrera were among a UNI contingent that visited Indian Hills Community College (IHCC) in Ottumwa, Iowa, on Sept. 13 to solidify the partnership between the two institutions. 

UNI implementing bystander intervention program to create safer campus community

The University of Northern Iowa is implementing Green Dot, a national bystander intervention program, with a formal launch week scheduled for Sept. 19-23.