UNI Foundation Stories & News

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Vision at Work: Donors drive bold tuition initiative

With support from the UNI Foundation, the Neighboring State Rate expands access, strengthens the workforce and moves UNI forward
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Donor support helps launch Finance and Real Estate Analytics Lab

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.
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Newest TC’s Tee from UNI boasts of the “Cat Pack”

Back for the third year in a row, the University of Northern Iowa’s newest iteration of TC’s Tee is headed to store shelves. Its theme is Cat Pack.
Baskets of vegetables on a red gingham tablecloth.

UNI Veggie Vouchers program surpasses goal

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.
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UNI’s Neighboring State Rate for new students slated to begin this fall

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. 
Laura Bush speaks at the 2019 Joy Cole Corning Lecture Series at UNI

How donor support powers campus dialogue

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.
Judy Nissen

A Legacy in Learning

Judy Nissen, ’63, reflects on her lifelong commitment to education and the important role faculty play in enriching student learning and academic growth.
Applied Engineering Building ribbon cutting ceremony

University of Northern Iowa celebrates ribbon cutting of Applied Engineering Building

More than two and a half years after breaking ground on the project, the University of Northern Iowa celebrated its newly renovated Applied Engineering Building with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday.
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Pump family donates $100,000 to UNI-Dome modernization

Larry and Sue Pump, both proud UNI alumni, have added their support behind the historic renovation of the UNI-Dome.
UNI President Nook speaks at the 2024 Distinguished Awards dinner

Distinguished Awards Celebration honors notable UNI alumni and friends

University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook, the UNI Alumni Association and the UNI Foundation honored alumni and friends of the university Friday, November 22 at the President’s Distinguished Awards Celebration. The annual award ceremony included the UNI Alumni Association’s Heritage Honours Awards and the President’s Philanthropy Awards presented by the UNI Foundation.