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Conceptual rendering of Panther District

Proposed Panther District to add hotel, restaurant, retail to UNI campus, Cedar Falls

The University of Northern Iowa is proposing a mixed-use development known as Panther District that would add an exciting mix of restaurants, retail establishments, a hotel and housing options to the Cedar Falls community.
Student shakes hands with President Nook at Commencement

UNI releases spring 2025 graduation and dean’s lists

Want to find out who made UNI's spring 2025 graduation or dean's list? Go through the easy search process to see who's on the lists!
Tonya Wilson-Story

Finishing what she started - a longtime teacher’s path to a master’s degree

Veteran teacher Tonya Wilson-Story returned to UNI to earn her master's degree, which has improved her teaching practices and increased her confidence.
Future students take note: UNI's accounting program just got another top recognition

Future students take note: UNI’s accounting program just got another top recognition

The Wilson College of Business accounting program is the first in the world to obtain supplemental accounting accreditation from AACSB through an accelerated path.
Randy Pilkington

Randy Pilkington to retire from UNI Business & Community Services after nearly 40 years

Pilkington will continue working part-time to support the leadership transition and focus on special projects, including federal relations, intellectual property and planning.
Students walking toward Curris Business Building

Wilson College of Business becomes first in the world to earn AACSB supplemental accounting accreditation through accelerated path

After decades of maintaining accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, the Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa can now add AACSB’s supplemental accounting accreditation to its impressive resume.
Graduate walks across the stage at UNI Commencement

UNI will celebrate nearly 1,600 graduates at spring Commencement

Nearly 1,600 graduates make up UNI’s class of spring 2025, and three Commencement ceremonies will be held to celebrate their achievements. 
Students at Homecoming bash

UNI announces 2025 Homecoming theme “Panthers Through Time”

The theme pays homage to UNI’s storied past, drawing inspiration from the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration, which will officially launch during Homecoming week.
Spring 2025 grads

Meet the spring 2025 Panther grads

All the hard work of our Panther seniors has paid off, as they’ve made it to Commencement time! We are proud of all they’ve accomplished and excited to see where they go in the future. Get to know a few of our graduates!
Colleen Mulholland

Extending excellence in teacher education

This Teacher Appreciation Week, the dean of the UNI College of Education reflects on how UNI is shaping the future of education.