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President Nook delivers the 2024 University Address

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How to make friends in college: 8 tips from real students

Figuring out how to make friends in college can be daunting. We have tips from real UNI students on how to build meaningful connections.

The Pork Tornadoes to play free concert at 2024 UNI Homecoming bash

The Pork Tornadoes will perform the Friday night of homecoming week at 7 p.m. on Lawther Field on central campus.

UNI’s new television commercial encourages prospective students to “Take on anything”

The University of Northern Iowa is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest commercial, set to begin airing in late August.

UNI launches second year of TC’s Tee campaign to support student scholarships

The University of Northern Iowa is excited to introduce the latest edition of TC's Tee, offering a fresh way to showcase Panther Pride.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.