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UNI Foundation surpasses $58 million in giving in a record-breaking fundraising year

The University of Northern Iowa Foundation received a record $58.4 million in gifts from alumni and friends of UNI during the 2022-2023 fiscal year. 
Jillian Carlson

Jillian Carlson named UNI’s new state relations officer

The Iowa Board of Regents and the University of Northern Iowa have announced Jillian Carlson as its next state relations officer.
Athletic training student checks patients heart with stethoscope

University of Northern Iowa and Des Moines University sign partnership agreement to help students interested in health care

UNI and Des Moines University have announced a new partnership to create enhanced pathways for UNI students seeking medical and health sciences careers. 
Diana Hess

UNI welcomes Dianna Hess for 2023 Constitution Day lecture

UNI welcomes campus and community to  “The Challenges of Teaching for Democracy in Polarized Times,” a lecture by Diana Hess.
The Play That Goes Wrong

TheatreUNI to present “The Play That Goes Wrong”

TheatreUNI will present “The Play That Goes Wrong,” written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields.
Two men walking in Daryl Smith Prairie

University of Northern Iowa to celebrate 50 years of prairie during Iowa Prairie Heritage Week

Join the Tallgrass Prairie Center and the University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Biology to celebrate 50 years of prairie at UNI. 
Family dressed in Panther gear taking a selfie in front of TC statue on UNI campus

Panthers on Parade coming to Cedar Falls and the Cedar Valley

The Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau is bringing Panthers on Parade, a community pride project featuring the UNI’s TC mascot, to the Cedar Valley. 
Community members participate in 3K

University of Northern Iowa Veterans Affairs invites community to PTSD Awareness 3K Run/Walk

The University of Northern Iowa Veterans Affairs is proud to host the second annual PTSD Awareness 3K Run/Walk on Sept. 7.