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Students cheering at Panther Welcome

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.
2026 Scholarship Benefit Concert

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.
Cancer and Environmental Risk Factors in Iowa

Four authors of landmark Iowa cancer report to highlight findings on UNI panel

Four authors and contributors of the 2026 landmark study linking environmental risk factors to Iowa’s cancer crisis will speak on a panel at the University of Northern Iowa
President Nook speaking at podium at sesquicentennial event

University of Northern Iowa’s 150th anniversary arrives Sept. 6

UNI will formally recognize the sesquicentennial milestone later this month, with a day of celebrations honoring the university’s 150-year history and its tradition of public service.
People in protective gear casting metal

UNI awarded nearly $1M to advance Foundry 4.0 Center

The investment will add a 3D sand printer and an induction furnace, helping to enhance foundry operations while strengthening UNI’s ability to support applied research, hands-on, real-world student learning and partnerships with Iowa manufacturers.
Robert Townsend

UNI Humanities Hub lecture to highlight career potential of humanities degrees

Robert Townsend's lecture, “Set Up for Success: Making Your Humanities Degree Work,” will take place on Monday, Sept. 21, on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
Matt Townsley, associate professor, left, and Mary Sult, assistant professor of practice who also leads the Institute for Educational Leadership, right, present the 2026 Legacy Award to Robin Foster

Principal and alum Robin Foster receives UNI Educational Leadership Legacy Award

Robin Foster, principal of West Elementary, part of the Mid-Prairie Community School District, has received the 2026 UNI Educational Leadership Legacy Award from the University of Northern Iowa.
TheatreUNI 2026-27 season "Wonderings and Wanderings"

TheatreUNI announces 2026-27 season

TheatreUNI at the University of Northern Iowa invites audiences to experience magic, humor, competition and unforgettable music during its 2026–27 season, “Wonderings and Wanderings.”