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UNI’s enrollment tops 9,200 students for a second straight year

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 44th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert

"Our History" will be the theme of the 44th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, hosted by the UNI School of Music.

UNI ROTC program to remain on campus under new U.S. Army structure

The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to share its Army ROTC program will remain on campus under a revised U.S. Army Cadet Command restructuring plan. 

Historian Serena Zabin to deliver 52nd annual UNI Becker Lecture on Boston Massacre

The University of Northern Iowa Department of History will host the 52nd Carl L. Becker Memorial Lecture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, in Seerley Hall, Room 115. The event is free and open to the public.

UNI Department of Biology hosts second annual BioBlitz on Sept. 13

The University of Northern Iowa Department of Biology invites families, students, alumni and community members to take part in its second annual BioBlitz Saturday, Sept. 13, during UNI’s Family Weekend.

UNI Physics leads $1 million NSF grant to advance quantum research

The University of Northern Iowa Department of Physics has been awarded a $340,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead a collaborative research project exploring the magnetic properties of advanced materials with potential applications in quantum technologies.

UNI ranked among nation’s best colleges for tuition value and service

The University of Northern Iowa has received national recognition in Washington Monthly’s 2025 College Rankings, earning a place among the nation’s Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars. 

Rod Library offers mini-grants to support open educational resources

Rod Library seeks instructors/teams to adopt or adapt free course materials licensed for reuse.  Funds compensate instructors and support transitioning a course from a commercial text to free materials. Up to $1,500 per project. Deadline October 10 (noon).