Since UNI makes such a major impact on the Cedar Valley, it is only fitting for its employees to be among those recognized in the Courier’s annual “20 Under 40” list, which celebrates outstanding young leaders in the local community. This year, three University of Northern Iowa employees from across campus are being honored:
The University of Northern Iowa's Wally the Alligator, located in McCollum Science Hall, recently settled into a brand-new home after UNI's biology department received funding through its UNI Sesquicentennial celebration.
The University of Northern Iowa Foundation raised $29.28 million in support of the university during the 2024–25 fiscal year, as alumni and friends continued to invest in the success of UNI students and the future of the institution.
Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer visited the University of Northern Iowa and UNI’s TechWorks Campus as part of a tour focused on workforce development, advanced manufacturing and regional economic growth.
50 students from Brazil are at UNI to improve their English skills and learn more about agribusiness and entrepreneurship. 47 more will be here in the spring.
Nancy Witt, ’88, spent her life advocating for herself and others with disabilities. Today, her legacy lives on through an endowed scholarship opening doors for future Panthers.
The University of Northern Iowa welcomes social workers, community service providers, health care professionals and educators to the 2025 System of Support Conference.
Spanning throughout the spring semester, “Spring into Service: Cats Who Care” will unite UNI students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends to give back to the communities that have supported the institution for generations.
