Campus & Community Stories & News

UNI once again receives recognition as transfer-friendly institution

The University of Northern Iowa has once again been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll with just 227 other colleges and universities.

UNI alums in The Pork Tornadoes look forward to Homecoming Bash

UNI campus will be overtaken by “beard pop” at this year’s Homecoming Bash when The Pork Tornadoes perform their take on current music hits.

Best-selling author Kathy Bresnahan to speak on UNI campus

Kathy Bresnahan, author of “The Miracle Season," will speak at UNI campus and give the keynote address at Fast Forward Digital Media workshop.

Miniature Campanile marks relationship between UNI and Cedar Falls

Next time you are traveling around Cedar Falls, keep your eyes peeled for a miniature version of the Campanile, now featured in the roundabout of Main Street and Seerley Boulevard.

Olivia Chambers named 2024 UNI Homecoming parade grand marshal

UNI is proud to announce the grand marshal for the 2024 Homecoming parade will be Paralympic gold medalist and UNI senior Olivia Chambers.

A three-generation legacy of service - and salsa - at UNI

Isabella Carrillo is carrying on a three-generation legacy of working at the University of Northern Iowa AND making great salsa!

Presidential lecture welcomes U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma

Richard Verma will present his lecture, titled "Foreign Policy Begins at Home: American Leadership and Public Service," on Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. on UNI campus.

Support dog takes the ranks among Panther Marching Band

Gabi Riessen's Panther Marching Band debut came with a furry friend: Winnie, her beloved service dog who has supported her throughout her time at UNI. Winnie helps Riessen navigate her postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), which causes her to pass out without warning.

UNI mascots go "Over the Edge" for Cedar Valley United Way

TC and TK attended the Over the Edge Cedar Valley event at Techworks in Waterloo.

UNI professor recognized for work combining recreation, tourism and nonprofit leadership

Rodney Dieser's passion for all things Frank Lloyd Wright has led to co-authoring a multi-award-winning book “Cedar Rock by Frank Lloyd Wright.”