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Crowd gathered in Maucker Union Ballrooms for naturalization ceremony

UNI Center for Civic Education to host naturalization ceremony on April 18

The University of Northern Iowa will once again welcome new U.S. citizens as the UNI Center for Civic Education sponsors a naturalization ceremony on Friday, April 18, at 1 p.m. in the Maucker Union Ballrooms.
UNI construction management students receive third place in the estimating category

UNI construction management students build big reputation at national competition

Out of 35 teams, UNI construction management students earned a third place finish in the estimating category and 11th place overall, beating out numerous much larger schools at a national competition in Las Vegas.
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.
Coach Schwab poses with his family and UNI staff in Philadelphia

Doug Schwab named NWCA National Coach of the Year

Coach Schwab received the honor at the NCAA Championships held in Philadelphia on Saturday
Creating Tomorrow - TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa, mark your calendars for October 25, 2025

TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa debuts theme “Creating Tomorrow”

Speakers and performers from the Midwest will take center stage in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center for an evening of inspiration, exploration and connection during TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa.
Randy Pilkington and Cary Darrah

Meet the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration co-chairs

The University of Northern Iowa is preparing to mark a major milestone — its sesquicentennial celebration, kicking off this fall and culminating during Homecoming 2026.
Doug Schwab excited at wrestling meet

Panthers send 10 to NCAA Championships for first time in nearly 40 years

For the first time since the 1985-86 season, UNI Wrestling will be represented in all 10 weight classes at the NCAA Championships. It’s also a first under head coach Doug Schwab, now in his 15th season leading the Panthers. 
Woman takes a selfie with TK the mascot at the Iowa Capitol

Annual visit to the Capitol highlights UNI’s statewide impact

UNI Day at the Capitol is a chance for the university to showcase its meaningful work across the state of Iowa to our legislators across the state.
President Nook on Iowa Press

UNI President Mark Nook discusses UNI initiatives on “Iowa Press”

UNI President Mark Nook is featured on a new episode of Iowa Public Television’s “Iowa Press," tackling a variety of topics from DEI to Iowa’s workforce shortage. 
Students walking on UNI campus

University of Northern Iowa proposes in-state tuition for students from neighboring states

The University of Northern Iowa is taking a bold step to benefit students across the Midwest with a plan to offer in-state tuition to students in all six states bordering Iowa.