Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has proclaimed Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, as University of Northern Iowa Sesquicentennial Day in recognition of the university’s 150th anniversary.
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.
For the Schmidt Brothers, performing at this year’s UNI Homecoming Bash isn’t just another stop on their busiest touring schedule yet — it’s a return to the campus all three brothers once called home.
The 150-year history of the University of Northern Iowa is featured in the September/October 2026 issue of Iowa History Journal, thanks to an article submitted by Assistant Professor of History Kevin Mason. You can read an excerpt of the story here on Inside UNI!
For decades, a bronze plaque on UNI’s Campanile claimed that the historic tower clock mechanism had won the “World’s Grand Prize” at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. There was just one problem… the prize had never existed.
Without the affirmation of a University of Northern Iowa professor, Joyce Levingston may not have realized how smart she was as a 20-something undergraduate student studying family services whose previous experiences led her to drop out of high school.
For Miah Phalen, this back-to-school season is special. For the first time in many years, she’s not starting a new academic year as a student. This year, she’s the teacher, leading her own classroom at Weber Elementary School in Iowa City.
UNI, the City of Cedar Falls and others in the community have been working diligently to make improvements across campus to make your experience even better this fall. While much of that work is already complete, please note that some projects are still ongoing.
