Campus & Community

Student holds a newly caset bell that says "UNI" on the side

Students gain authentic experience through commemorative handbell project

Hands-on learning is at the heart of a UNI education, and that’s especially true for the industry-focused Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management.
Aly Sayre being filmed for "The College Tour"

Ready for Prime time: UNI on “The College Tour”

The University of Northern Iowa will appear on an upcoming episode of “The College Tour,” featured on Amazon Prime. Created by Emmy-nominated and multi-award-winning producers, “The College Tour” gives viewers an up-close look at colleges and universities all around the country. 
UNI student documents campus experience through podcast, “Black Girl in College”

UNI student documents campus experience through podcast, “Black Girl in College”

Mo Ponton, a junior majoring in social work at the University of Northern Iowa, and her best friend Kierra Jack, an interior design major at ISU, launched a podcast called "Black Girl in College," in which they discuss their college experiences and challenges as Black women.
UNI’s first-ever para-swimming national champion doesn’t let losing sight stand in her way

UNI’s first-ever para-swimming national champion doesn’t let losing sight stand in her way

Olivia Chambers has faced immense challenges since losing her sight. It’s taken a lot of adjustment, help from her coaches and teammates and learning how to re-orient herself in the pool, but she is still racking up wins. Most recently, she made the 2023 U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Team roster.
Graduate shaking President Nook's hand at Commencement

UNI releases Fall 2022 graduation and dean's lists

The University of Northern Iowa's Graduation and Dean's List Reports for fall 2022 have been released. 
Director Laura Jackson and Donor Cathy Irvine

Iowa tallgrass prairie restoration project more than triples in size, thanks to donor

Thanks to a generous gift, the number of acres of restored prairie developed and managed by the Tallgrass Prairie Center at the University of Northern Iowa will soon triple in size.
UNI to welcome artist Shannon Taggart to discuss exhibition and new book

UNI to welcome artist Shannon Taggart to discuss exhibition and new book

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will welcome artist Shannon Taggart to campus for a discussion on her new book “Séance, followed by a book signing,” on Wednesday, Feb. 8, in the Kamerick Art Building. 
Jenna Brandt with Brock Purdy and family in 49ers gear

NFL playoffs more than a game for former UNI Panther Jenna Brandt

UNI alum Jenna Brandt will be cheering on her fiancé 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy