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Aerial view of Homecoming parade in downtown Cedar Falls

UNI Homecoming 2025 announces live entertainment, parade dignitaries

The University of Northern Iowa is gearing up for an especially monumental Homecoming this fall, complete with special guests and exciting entertainment to paint the town purple. The week of festivities will mark the official kickoff of the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration, which will continue for more than a year, as the university honors its proud past and bold future.
Students on bridge wearing Cat Pack t-shirts

Newest TC’s Tee from UNI boasts of the “Cat Pack”

Back for the third year in a row, the University of Northern Iowa’s newest iteration of TC’s Tee is headed to store shelves. Its theme is Cat Pack.
UNI recognized as a top business school for nearly two decades

UNI recognized as a top business school for nearly two decades

The Princeton Review has named the David W. Wilson College of Business Master of Business Administration (MBA) program as one of the Best Business Schools for 2025. UNI is one of only 213 institutions nationwide to earn this prestigious recognition — an honor the program has consistently held for 19 years.
UNI and six neighboring states

UNI’s Neighboring State Rate approved by Iowa Board of Regents

New University of Northern Iowa students from Iowa's six border states will pay in-state tuition through UNI's Neighboring State Rate.
RAGBRAI rider wearing UNI jersey entering Cedar Falls downtown district

UNI showcases Panther Pride for RAGBRAI stop in Cedar Falls

While we don’t know the exact number of RAGBRAI riders who were in Cedar falls, we certainly hope they departed with more Panther Pride than they had upon their arrival in the Cedar Valley. 
Shanghai MBA students stand in front of campanile.

Shanghai MBA students make connections, celebrate in Cedar Falls

Global connections came full circle as Shanghai-based MBA students traveled to UNI for an unforgettable graduation and cultural exchange.
Mark and Sharon Hannasch out biking in their UNI gear.

For these UNI alums, RAGBRAI is a tradition that keeps them coming back

For UNI alumni Mark and Sharon Hannasch, RAGBRAI - the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa - has been a cherished tradition that spans more than 30 years.
Young bikers in UNI jerseys

UNI staff members launch Cedar Valley Youth Cycling, training teens for RAGBRAI

A group of Cedar Valley teenagers is about to take on one of Iowa’s most iconic summer traditions: riding their bikes across the state as part of RAGBRAI. 
Aerial shot of UNI campus

UNI’s Neighboring State Rate for new students slated to begin this fall

The University of Northern Iowa is taking a bold step to benefit students across the Midwest by offering in-state tuition to new undergraduate students from all six states bordering Iowa beginning this fall. 
Drew Conrad

University of Northern Iowa appoints Drew Conrad as executive director of Business & Community Services

The University of Northern Iowa has appointed Drew Conrad as the new executive director of Business & Community Services (BCS), the economic development outreach arm of the Wilson College of Business, effective July 1.