For decades, a bronze plaque on UNI’s Campanile claimed that the historic tower clock mechanism had won the “World’s Grand Prize” at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. There was just one problem… the prize had never existed.
UNI, the City of Cedar Falls and others in the community have been working diligently to make improvements across campus to make your experience even better this fall. While much of that work is already complete, please note that some projects are still ongoing.
In a studio tucked inside the University of Northern Iowa’s Kamerick Art Building, summer is anything but quiet. Instead of empty classrooms, sparks are flying and sculptures are taking shape as students work alongside faculty on public art projects that will soon become permanent installations across Iowa. This summer, one of the biggest projects celebrates the Iowa State Fair.
UNI is preparing for a memorable Homecoming celebration this fall, with new entertainment, honored guests and special events that will also mark the conclusion of both the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration and the of Our Tomorrow campaign.
The University of Northern Iowa is heading to the Iowa State Fair, and you won’t want to miss what’s happening at our booth located in the Varied Industries Building. From Aug. 13-23, stop by to shop, connect and show your Panther Pride.
For the ninth year in a row, the University of Northern Iowa has been recognized for its commitment to helping community college students seamlessly transfer and earn bachelor’s degrees. UNI once again made Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll, a nationally known indicator of transfer excellence.
The University of Northern Iowa has been featured by the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) in its Postsecondary Data for Action Network Spotlight series, recognizing the university’s use of data to strengthen student retention and success.
