Campus & Community Stories & News

Coach Schwab poses with his family and UNI staff in Philadelphia

Doug Schwab named NWCA National Coach of the Year

Coach Schwab received the honor at the NCAA Championships held in Philadelphia on Saturday
Creating Tomorrow - TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa, mark your calendars for October 25, 2025

TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa debuts theme “Creating Tomorrow”

Speakers and performers from the Midwest will take center stage in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center for an evening of inspiration, exploration and connection during TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa.
A graphic showing information for RODCON, happening Saturday April 5, 2025 from 10 am to 4 pm at Rod Library

RodCon marks 10 years of comics, crafts and creativity at UNI’s Rod Library

Join us for the tenth year of RodCon on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a FREE mini-comic book/pop-culture convention.
UNI section at basketball game

UNI men’s and women’s basketball squads both poised for postseason play

The University of Northern Iowa will be well represented on the basketball court this week as both UNI’s men’s and women’s teams qualified for postseason action.  
Randy Pilkington and Cary Darrah

Meet the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration co-chairs

The University of Northern Iowa is preparing to mark a major milestone — its sesquicentennial celebration, kicking off this fall and culminating during Homecoming 2026.
Doug Schwab excited at wrestling meet

Panthers send 10 to NCAA Championships for first time in nearly 40 years

For the first time since the 1985-86 season, UNI Wrestling will be represented in all 10 weight classes at the NCAA Championships. It’s also a first under head coach Doug Schwab, now in his 15th season leading the Panthers. 
Woman takes a selfie with TK the mascot at the Iowa Capitol

Annual visit to the Capitol highlights UNI’s statewide impact

UNI Day at the Capitol is a chance for the university to showcase its meaningful work across the state of Iowa to our legislators across the state.
Student taking notes in textbook

UNI’s Textbook Equity initiative sets new record for student savings

The University of Northern Iowa’s Textbook Equity initiative has reached a record-breaking milestone, saving UNI students nearly $900,000 in 2024 alone — an 84% increase from the previous year.
Researchers

UNI recognizes new “Research” designation by Carnegie Foundation

UNI Recognizes New “Research” Designation by Carnegie Foundation which is a testament to UNI's commitment to advancing research and fostering innovation, opening up exciting possibilities for our campus and the broader community.
PTSD Awareness & Suicide Prevention Conference in Maucker Union Ballrooms

UNI to host PTSD Awareness & Suicide Prevention Conference on March 26

The PTSD Awareness & Suicide Prevention Conference is open to military members, veterans, their families and friends, community members, professionals, students, staff, and faculty.