UNI Foundation Stories & News

Gallagher Bluedorn

Gallagher Bluedorn receives $2 million gift for renovation and expansion

A recent donation from the Pauline R. Barrett Charitable Foundation to help fund a planned $14.9 million renovation and expansion to modernize the space of the iconic performing arts center.
UNI Campanile and the outline of the state of Iowa made of yellow lines

Master Builders of Iowa invests in UNI’s Industrial Technology Center

The University of Northern Iowa has announced a $250,000 gift from the Master Builders of Iowa (MBI) for the Industrial Technology Center renovation and modernization project.

A rendering of a new practice football field.

New practice field part of $4 million investment in Panther football

UNI celebrated a generous donation by Doug and Ann Goschke that will lead to the construction of the The Doug and Ann Goschke Outdoor Practice Facility - In Memory of Junean Goschke on Tuesday. The modernized field will include an oversized turf field, lights and fencing and is part of more than $4 million in investments in UNI football that are currently in progress and are scheduled to be complete in the fall of 2021.
UNI alum Micalla Rettinger

Scholarship honors alum's legacy

Following her death in 2019, a memorial fund was established in memory of Micalla "KK" Rettinger.
Two UNI students working with a syndaver

Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Surpasses $20 million in Giving to UNI

30 consecutive years of philanthropic support makes the Carver Trust one of UNI’s largest, longest and most impactful private donors
UNI campus

UNI Foundation announces record-breaking fundraising year

UNI NEWS SERVICES – The University of Northern Iowa Foundation recorded its highest fundraising total in history, raising over $38.9 million last year.

“In a year unlike any other, UNI alumni and friends came together to support the University of Northern Iowa in record-breaking fashion,” said Jim Jermier, vice president for University Advancement and president of the UNI Foundation. “We are extremely grateful for the support and passion our alumni and friends have for the University of Northern Iowa and our students.”

Van G. Miller Family Charitable Foundation Meeting Room

UNI Athletics Announces the Van G. Miller Family Charitable Foundation Meeting Room

UNI Athletics plans to construct a new football meeting room in the northeast corner of the UNI-Dome with construction slated to begin in winter 2020 and completed in the fall of 2021.
An ornate house surrounded by large amounts of greenery

Kern Family Foundation Grant supports moral and intellectual virtue studies

Cultivating moral and intellectual virtues in two core courses in teacher education is the focus of a $149,964 grant awarded to UNI College of Education faculty by the Kern Family Foundation.
Annette and Bob Morden

George Floyd fund established to educate UNI community

The Mordens established a fund in memory of George Floyd at their alma mater was a way to make a difference.
Mark and Jill Oman

$1 million gift will help minority students earn degrees through UNI at DMACC program

A new partnership between the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) and Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) aimed at helping location-bound students in Des Moines earn a college degree through UNI received a $1 million boost this week thanks to the generosity of UNI alumni.