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Rendering of new UNI wrestling training facility

Young Family Foundation’s $400,000 gift leads way on UNI wrestling training facility fundraising

The Young Family Foundation of Waterloo has announced a lead gift of $400,000 toward a new training facility for UNI’s wrestling program.
Hannah and Grace Pratt sculpting butter slide

Sculpting a tradition fit for the Iowa State Fair

Since 2006, Hannah and Grace Pratt have spent their summers in the butter cooler at the Iowa State Fair alongside their mom, Sarah Pratt.
Stan Poe, Katy Harbaugh, and Andy Poe in front of the UNI-Dome

Poe family announces major gift to UNI-Dome renovation

A local family of multi-generational UNI graduates have announced a major donation to create a vibrant future for Panther Athletics.
Child playing the cicada game

Cicadas in the classroom: Learning math through nature-inspired kids game

The natural phenomenon of cicada broods emerging inspired UNI Associate Professor Chepina Rumsey to create a math game.
Jake Manternach on Guaranteed Rate Field

Designing a dream: UNI graduate’s journey to the Chicago White Sox

A love for sports and art converge for UNI alum Jake Manternach in his role as a senior graphic designer for the Chicago White Sox.
Klint Carlson in UNI uniform playing basketball

Here are your UNI connections to the 2024 Summer Olympics

The U.S. Olympic Trials are underway, and several current and former UNI Panthers are hoping to earn their spot to compete in Paris later this summer.
Participants at ethics workshop

Ethics education reaches across UNI campus thanks to David W. Wilson support

The University of Northern Iowa recently held an inaugural ethics workshop for faculty. Co-hosted by Robert Earle and John Preston, this three-day event offered engaging lectures, valuable ethics lessons and collaborative discussions aimed at enriching ethics education across campus.
A UNI graduate celebrates during a commencement ceremony

UNI releases Spring 2024 graduation and dean's lists

To be eligible for the dean's list, a student must have earned a grade point average of no less than 3.50 while earning a minimum of 12 semester hours in which at least 1 semester hour is graded credit.
Fireworks over the UNI-Dome

Cedar Falls and UNI present fireworks over the Dome

The fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, June 27 over the UNI-Dome.
TC on float at Homecoming parade

Panthers on Parade: The official theme for the 2024 UNI Homecoming Parade

“Panthers on Parade” will take center stage as the theme of this year’s University of Northern Iowa homecoming parade on Oct. 26 in downtown Cedar Falls.