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Enrollment is up!

UNI’s enrollment tops 9,000 students, incoming freshman students up 8%

The University of Northern Iowa’s total fall enrollment for 2023 is 9,021 students, marking the institution’s biggest year-to-year increase in over a decade. 
Family dressed in Panther gear taking a selfie in front of TC statue on UNI campus

Panthers on Parade coming to Cedar Falls and the Cedar Valley

The Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau is bringing Panthers on Parade, a community pride project featuring the UNI’s TC mascot, to the Cedar Valley. 
Katleyn Bakker in front of Urbandale Police Department sign

UNI student gets up-close look at the FBI and urban law enforcement

Of about 50 students who attended this year's FBI Omaha Field Office Collegiate Academy, UNI student Katelyn Bakker was the only student in the academy to attend college in Iowa.
Seth Tuttle with TC and TK

Iowa State Fair features 11 days of different UNI programming

Each year, the University of Northern Iowa brings some purple and gold pizzazz to the Iowa State Fair, and 2023 was no exception. 
UNI campus

John Deere grant to support college access and readiness for Waterloo youth

A $25,000 grant from John Deere will bolster the University of Northern Iowa’s efforts to increase access to higher education for Waterloo students. 
Lydia Burg working on costume prop at desk

UNI alum’s behind-the-stage Shakespearean adventure

Recent UNI graduate Lydia Burg spent her summer immersed in Shakespeare’s plays at one of the largest Shakespearean festivals in the nation.
Shelly Smith and Azline Nelson

UNI-CUE builds future success for up and coming students

UNI programming lays the foundation for a successful path forward for students long before they may be considering their next steps beyond high school.
Mitch Holthus holding the Lombardi Trophy

Voice of the Super Bowl champions Mitch Holthus narrates UNI video

Check out UNI's brand-new promotional video, narrated by play-by-play voice of the Kansas City Chiefs Mitch Holthus.
Baddest Cats in the Valley t-shirts in purple and gold

University of Northern Iowa unveils TC’s Tee

The University of Northern Iowa is introducing a new tradition for the entire UNI family to enjoy: TC’s Tee.
Eight Ukrainian students wearing Panther gear

UNI turns dreams to degrees for eight Ukrainian students

When eight Ukrainian high school exchange students found themselves stranded in the U.S., the options for the future were slim. UNI answered their call for help.