Nearly 2,000 faculty, staff and students from UNI joined organizations and businesses from across the Cedar Valley to assemble more than 70,000 food bags during the 2026 Pack the Dome event.
A business degree from the University of Northern Iowa has taken Adamari Barranca to the Green Bay Packers where she works as a human resources coordinator.
Longtime educators and UNI alumni, the Floyds have continued supporting students after retirement by funding scholarships and research fellowships. Having created more than 90 awards focused on future teachers and scientists, they aim to give back in gratitude for the support they once received.
Matthew McLellan and Emily Borcherding have earned recognition for their service to the education field when they recently received the UNI Dr. Robert E. and Phyllis M. Yager Exemplary Teaching Recognition Award.
Marvin Carr, a 47-year-old non-traditional student at the University of Northern Iowa, walked across the McLeod Center stage in the spring to receive his diploma in Social Sciences Teaching.
UNI graduate Maddie Palmersheim opens a new bakery location on College Hill, crediting her most impactful experiences to UNI's JPEC and the Entrepreneurship Club.
Lisa Bluder (’83), David Johnson (’15) and Ron Steele will be recognized alongside other outstanding alumni and friends of the University of Northern Iowa during the President’s Distinguished Awards Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
