Our Tomorrow Stories & News

Junge familiy

Junge family announces $500,000 gift to support UNI-Dome renovation

The campaign to outfit the UNI-Dome for the next generation is gaining momentum thanks to a leadership gift from Jason and Julie Junge of Marion, Iowa. 
Wrestler with his arms up victoriously

University of Northern Iowa expands Our Tomorrow fundraising campaign to include new wrestling training facility

UNI is expanding the scope of the largest fundraising effort ever to include a new wrestling training facility, pending approval from the Iowa Board of Regents.
Rosie and Doug Lindaman

Distinguished alumni couple pledge major gift to UNI-Dome renovation

A leadership gift from a north central Iowa couple will support the most comprehensive renovations in the history of the UNI-Dome.
Eight Ukrainian students on UNI campus wearing Panther gear

University of Northern Iowa gallery exhibition to support Ukrainian exchange students

UNI invites community members to welcome eight Ukrainian exchange students to the Cedar Valley with a new art exhibition by artist Scott Ross.
Students walking on UNI campus

UNI Foundation surpasses $58 million in giving in a record-breaking fundraising year

The University of Northern Iowa Foundation received a record $58.4 million in gifts from alumni and friends of UNI during the 2022-2023 fiscal year. 
Exterior of the Applied Engineering Building

Applied Engineering Building update: Q&A with Lisa Riedle and Ben Griffen

Just over one year since the project broke ground, Lisa A. Riedle, head of the Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management, and Ben Griffen, project manager for the Applied Engineering Building, discuss the progress on the renovation and expansion of the former Industrial Technology Center facility. 
J Elder

‘Family Ties’: Third-generation owner of Elder Corporation makes gift to Applied Engineering Building

J Elder has made a generous gift to the renovation and modernization of the Applied Engineering Building. In honor of the company’s support, the large Construction Site Simulation Lab will bear the Elder Corporation name.
UNI President Mark Nook behind podium at UNI@DMACC event

Prairie Meadows awards $350,000 to support UNI partnership with DMACC

A legacy grant from Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino will expand access to affordable, high-quality bachelor's degrees through the UNI@DMACC partnership.
Students work with sand molds in the UNI Foundry 4.0 Center

University of Northern Iowa adds its first-ever engineering degree to support Iowa’s workforce needs

The University of Northern Iowa is launching two brand-new degrees, including its first-ever engineering degree.
Eight individuals break ground on GBPAC renovation and expansion with shovels

Gallagher Bluedorn breaks ground on renovation and expansion project

Thursday afternoon, Friends of the Gallagher Bluedorn and donors to its renovation project gathered outside the facility to celebrate a groundbreaking.