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UNI ranked No. 1 in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report

For the first time, the University of Northern Iowa has earned the distinction of being named the No. 1 public regional university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.

UNI to host Iowa secretary of state, Black Hawk County auditor for a discussion on Iowa’s election processes ahead of the 2026 midterms

Paul Pate and Karen Showalter will explore how elections are administered at the state and local levels, including the specific roles of state and county election officials and the procedures used to conduct elections in Iowa.

UNI receives approval for Chuck and Barbara Grassley Center focused on public engagement, civic learning and archival stewardship

The new center will honor the legacy of Chuck and Barbara Grassley while expanding opportunities for civic learning, scholarship and public engagement

TheatreUNI presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Kendra Kahl

For its first production of the 2026-27 season, themed “Wonderings and Wanderings,” TheatreUNI will present a high‑energy, Jazz Age, 90-minute production of William Shakespeare's romantic comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream."

UNI public service scholarship benefit scheduled for Sept. 29

The University of Northern Iowa School of Public Affairs and Service will host its annual scholarship benefit, Celebrating Leaders in Public Service, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Falls.

UNI to host higher education expert Kevin McClure for Hearst Lecture

The 2026-27 Hearst Lecture Series, hosted by the UNI Department of Languages & Literatures, explores the theme “Care and Empathy in Academia,” bringing speakers to campus whose work examines the ways that care, community and human connection can shape education, scholarship and the academic experience.

UNI marks highest enrollment since 2020 with 9,366 students

For the third consecutive year, the University of Northern Iowa has enrolled an incoming freshman class of over 1,500 students, with the number of incoming freshmen, transfers and new grad students all being up this fall.

UNI School of Music to host 45th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert

"Something Old, Something New" will be the theme of the 45th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, hosted by the UNI School of Music.