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Students at UNI Commencement

UNI celebrates nearly 1,500 graduates at spring commencement ceremonies

90% percent of the students are Iowa residents, representing 93 counties in the state. Nearly a third identify themselves as first-generation college graduates.
People in purple for UNI Homecoming Parade

UNI announces 2026 Homecoming theme “The Future is Purple”

Panthers near and far will gather in Cedar Falls this October to celebrate “The Future is Purple” for the University of Northern Iowa Homecoming.
Nursing students working with labor and delivery simulator

UNI celebrates completed nursing facility for BSN programs

The University of Northern Iowa is celebrating its newly completed nursing facility, giving students access to advanced, hands-on training designed to mirror real-world clinical environments.
Gallagher Bluedorn Block Party

Dates announced for free Gallagher Bluedorn Block Party series

The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center has announced the 2026 schedule for its free summer Block Party series, with the University of Northern Iowa Sesquicentennial Celebration as the platinum sponsor of the series.
Nursing students using anatomage table

Accelerated BSN at University of Northern Iowa now enrolling for fall launch

The University of Northern Iowa is now enrolling students for its new Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program, set to launch in August 2026.
Spring 2026 grads

Meet the spring 2026 graduating class

Keep reading to meet a few members of spring 2026 graduation class and make sure you tell them “congrats!” if you see them in person!
Anne Lefter

Anne Lefter named executive director of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to welcome Anne Lefter as the new executive director of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
Nursing students in purple scrubs studying textbook

What is ABSN? Your guide to accelerated nursing education

Here’s what you should know if you’re looking at accelerated BSN programs and trying to figure out what works best for you!
Students in class at the Crime Scene House

Classroom to crime scene: Hands-On learning in UNI’s new Crime Scene House

UNI criminology students are gaining hands-on investigative experience in the Crime Scene House, a realistic training space where staged evidence-based scenarios help bring classroom concepts to life.
Alexis Munsell

This UNI grad found a path at a major accounting firm immediately after graduation

Alexis Munsell loves living the life of an accountant. It was a dream she realized at the University of Northern Iowa.