Campus & Community

Key COVID response staff members awarded Presidential Medallions

Last August, President Nook honored three UNI staff members with Presidential Medallions to recognize how they have helped the university navigate COVID

Celebrating Black History Month and 50 years of BSU at UNI

Black History Month 2022 is upon us, and this year is extra special because it coincides with Black Student Union's 50th anniversary at UNI.

O'Connell's COVID response efforts draw presidential praise

Because of Shelley O'Connell, UNI campus was able to access rapid COVID tests early. President Nook thanked her in August with a 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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.