Campus & Community

Student taking notes in textbook

UNI’s Textbook Equity initiative sets new record for student savings

The University of Northern Iowa’s Textbook Equity initiative has reached a record-breaking milestone, saving UNI students nearly $900,000 in 2024 alone — an 84% increase from the previous year.
PTSD Awareness & Suicide Prevention Conference in Maucker Union Ballrooms

UNI to host PTSD Awareness & Suicide Prevention Conference on March 26

The PTSD Awareness & Suicide Prevention Conference is open to military members, veterans, their families and friends, community members, professionals, students, staff, and faculty.
President Nook on Iowa Press

UNI President Mark Nook discusses UNI initiatives on “Iowa Press”

UNI President Mark Nook is featured on a new episode of Iowa Public Television’s “Iowa Press," tackling a variety of topics from DEI to Iowa’s workforce shortage. 
Students walking on UNI campus

University of Northern Iowa proposes in-state tuition for students from neighboring states

The University of Northern Iowa is taking a bold step to benefit students across the Midwest with a plan to offer in-state tuition to students in all six states bordering Iowa.
Students studying on campus

UNI financial aid expands to support student success and affordability

The University of Northern Iowa distributed $99.1 million in financial aid to students during the 2023-24 academic year, an increase of nearly 9% over the previous year.
UNI@DMACC students in Des Moines

Spring enrollment increases significantly through UNI@DMACC partnership

The UNI@DMACC partnership, which began in the fall 2020 semester, offers degree completion programs for students who have completed their associate’s degree through DMACC. Students can then complete an online or hybrid bachelor’s degree through the University of Northern Iowa.  
UNI Homecoming parade

2025 UNI Homecoming Week set for Sept. 28-Oct. 4

UNI Homecoming Week is a chance for current students, alumni, faculty, staff, fans and community members to come together to celebrate everything that it means to be a Panther. 
Dan Marburger MVP Advocacy Awards

Patricia A. Tomson Center for Violence Prevention announces inaugural Dan Marburger Mentors in Violence Prevention Advocacy Awards

UNI's Patricia A. Tomson Center for Violence Prevention is honoring the legacy of Dan Marburger with a series of awards.