From small-town roots to shaping UNI’s real estate future, Tom and Karol Nordstrom’s decades of giving prove how scholarships can change lives—and inspire the next generation.
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.
With the new DAFpay feature—powered by GiveCampus—donors can now make gifts directly from their donor-advised funds (DAFs) through a simple, secure and tax-friendly online process.
The generosity of 32 donors has made possible the new Finance and Real Estate Analytics Lab at UNI, equipping students with professional-grade technology and industry-standard software to build real-world skills in finance and real estate.
The University of Northern Iowa’s Veggie Vouchers Program surpassed its $10,000 fundraising goal in 2025, raising $10,180 to support healthy food access in the Cedar Valley.
The University of Northern Iowa is taking a bold step to benefit students across the Midwest by offering in-state tuition to new undergraduate students from all six states bordering Iowa beginning this fall.
Across UNI, donor-funded lecture series are creating transformative learning experiences by bringing renowned scholars, thought leaders and professionals to campus. Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends, these lectures spark curiosity, enrich classroom learning, foster interdisciplinary dialogue and challenge students to see the world through new lenses.
