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Gabby Giffords

Former congresswoman Gabby Giffords to speak at UNI’s Hearst Lecture series

The UNI Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is excited to announce that former U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her longtime speech-language pathologist, Dr. Fabi Hirsch Kruse, will speak at the 2026 Hearst Lecture.
Teacher education student helping one of their students with a laptop at their desk

Interested in an elementary education degree? There’s more than one way to make it happen!

Whether you’re interested in an accelerated teaching degree or an online elementary education program, you can be confident you’re in good hands at UNI.
Koby Lampman refereeing UNI intramural basketball

UNI students step up to address referee shortage in youth sports

One group of UNI students has been stepping in to ensure local youth sports games are properly staffed by trained officials.
Nursing student working with patient

What to expect as a registered nurse

If you’re considering becoming a registered nurse, it’s important to understand the profession first. Here’s a rundown of the basics, including the responsibilities of a registered nurse and the pathway to get you there.
UNI online master's in education programs make top 20% of programs

U.S. News & World Report ranks UNI among 2026 Best Online Programs

The University of Northern Iowa is among the 2026 Best Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report.
Panther Pantry

Updates to Panther Pantry will bring more awareness to student resource

Panther Pantry has moved from the lower level of Maucker Union to a highly visible location, dramatically increasing both its size and accessibility. 
Student looking through old book and making notes

University of Northern Iowa receives $2.4 million grant to launch Humanities Hub

The UNI Humanities Hub is a transformative initiative designed to expand paid internship opportunities and strengthen the role of the humanities on campus and in the community.
Pack the Dome volunteers packing food into bags

Nearly 2,000 volunteers “Spring Into Service” at annual Pack the Dome event

Nearly 2,000 faculty, staff and students from UNI joined organizations and businesses from across the Cedar Valley to assemble more than 70,000 food bags during the 2026 Pack the Dome event.
Map of Iowa with UNI@IACC student locations

UNI’s partnership with community colleges delivers bachelor’s degrees statewide

UNI partners with every community college in the state of Iowa to offer bachelor's degrees in high-demand workforce areas.
UNI earns 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement

UNI earns 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement

The University of Northern Iowa is among fewer than 240 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.