UNI Foundation Stories & News

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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. 
Dave and Karen Takes

Cedar Falls couple give $10 million to the University of Northern Iowa

The gift from David and Karen Takes will help fund support for UNIBusiness students and the college's mascot program, as well as future capital projects.