Our Tomorrow Stories & News

President Mark Nook and Jim Jermier with Ron Steele

President Nook, Jim Jermier discuss Our Tomorrow on "The Steele Report"

University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook and Jim Jermier took part in a recent taping of "The Steele Report."
Rendering of UNI Wrestling training room

UNI releases additional renderings of new wrestling training facility

The University of Northern Iowa has unveiled additional conceptual renderings of its new wrestling training facility.
Two students smiling on UNI campus

Financial aid support increases for UNI students, indebtedness down

UNI continues to put students first, as evidenced by the $91.2 million in aid awarded to students during the 2022-2023 academic year.
A bolder, brighter tomorrow

UNI reaches Our Tomorrow goal early, raises goal to $300M

The UNI Foundation has identified a stretch goal of $300 million by 2026 to fund campus priorities via the Our Tomorrow campaign.
Gary, '62, and Myrna Floyd, '63

Gary, '62, and Myrna Floyd, '63, have taught for over 30 years and funded over 90 scholarships

Gary, '62, and Myrna Floyd, '63, have taught for over 30 years and funded over 90 scholarships.
Scott and Jan Bittner with son Craign and daughter Kelley

Bittners lead final fundraising for Campanile project with $250,000 gift

Jan and Scott Bittner of Cedar Falls have pledged a leadership gift to support the renovation of the Campanile on UNI's campus. 
UNI Campanile

Campanile Renovation Update: Q&A with Mike Zwanziger

As the UNI Foundation seeks to raise the final $500,000 to complete the Campanile renovation project, Mike Zwanziger, ‘94, ‘01, director of UNI Facilities Management, discusses the progress on the project.
Rich and Dee James

Alumni Couple Invest in Future Teachers Through Scholarship

Alumni couple invest in future teachers through scholarship.
UNI-Dome

UNI-Dome Renovation receives $1 million from Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors

The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors voted on October 17 to award $1 million to support a $50 million comprehensive renovation to the UNI-Dome.
UNI campus in the fall

Building the UNI tomorrow needs

In October 2022, the university publicly launched Our Tomorrow: The Campaign for UNI, a comprehensive fundraising campaign seeking to raise $250 million to support student access and success, engaged learning, academic programs and faculty, and iconic spaces.