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Welcome to the University of Northern Iowa newsroom, where our media partners will find university news, story leads, faculty/staff experts and general resources. Please contact the University Relations office at 319-273-2761 for media inquiries.

Feb 23, 2023

Local couple commit $750,000 to UNI-Dome renovation

Kevin and Deb Hemmen – both longtime Dike, Iowa residents – have pledged $750,000 to ensure the UNI-Dome remains a vibrant facility for the community for the next 50 years.

Feb 23, 2023

PTSD Conference at UNI set for March 29

University of Northern Iowa is hosting its PTSD Awareness Conference on Wednesday, March 29. The event will feature speakers and a lunchtime panel focused on topics including recognizing the signs of post-traumatic stress disorder, the treatments that can help and resources available.

Feb 17, 2023

UNI women’s basketball coach Tanya Warren hits win 300

UNI Women's Basketball Head Coach Tanya Warren reached two major career milestones, picking up her 300th career win at Valparaiso and setting the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) record for most games coached at 507 games.

Feb 15, 2023

UNI Day at the Capitol in Des Moines very successful

Faculty, staff, students and alums from the University of Northern Iowa gathered at the Iowa State Capitol on Feb. 14 to celebrate the many ways UNI's programs, facilities and resources support the education of future generations, as well as industry and workforce needs across the state.

Feb 13, 2023

UNI accounting students offer free tax return preparation and e-filing

UNI accounting students are giving back to their local community by providing free income tax assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Assistance preparing tax returns will be available on Wednesdays from Feb. 15 through April 5.