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UNI community celebrates record day of giving during milestone year

The University of Northern Iowa marked a record-setting day of giving as 2,174 donors came together for Live Purple Give Gold, surpassing the goal of 1,876 donors set in honor of the university’s founding year and sesquicentennial celebration.

UNI honors recipients of 2026 Student Leadership Awards

The University of Northern Iowa honored student accomplishments and service at its annual Student Leadership Awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 14.

Oksana Grybovych Hafermann named American Council on Education Fellow

The American Council on Education (ACE) announced on Wednesday that UNI Chief of Staff Oksana Grybovych Hafermann has been named an ACE Fellow for the 2026-27 academic year. Following nominations by the senior administration of their institutions and a rigorous application process, 31 Fellows were selected this year.

UNI Speech-Language Pathology graduate program ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools

The University of Northern Iowa has been recognized in the 2026 edition of U.S News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools, with its Master of Arts program in Speech-Language Pathology earning a place among the nation’s top programs.

UNI earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools® designation

The University of Northern Iowa has earned the 2026-27 Military Friendly® Schools Designation, marking UNI’s seventh year to earn this distinction. This year, UNI is honored as a Top 10 School.

Fifth Social and Emotional Learning Conference set for April 17 at UNI

Keynote speaker Stephanie M. Jones explores the intersection of social and emotional learning and early childhood development when the fifth Social and Emotional Learning Conference kicks off on April 17 at University of Northern Iowa.

Donors provide $100 million to student scholarships through Our Tomorrow campaign

The University of Northern Iowa has surpassed $100 million in scholarship support through Our Tomorrow: The Campaign for UNI, marking a significant milestone in expanding access and opportunity for students.

UNI Gallery of Art presents 2026 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art and the UNI Department of Art & Graphic Design are proud to jointly present the 2026 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, scheduled to run from March 23 through April 16, 2026.