Campus & Community Stories & News

Musician Justin Adams returning home to Panther Country

Country musician and UNI alum Justin Adams is excited to bring his high-energy honky tonk cowboy country music to UNI campus for Homecoming 2023.

FAFSA changes will make things easier for students and families

You may have noticed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) did not open on Oct. 1 this year. It's just one of many FAFSA changes this year.

Seventh annual summit focuses on diversity, inclusion and economics

The seventh annual Economic Diversity and Inclusion Summit will be Friday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Falls.

Danish lecturer to present on Iowa’s connection to Denmark

UNI welcomes the community to a presentation on Danish history and culture by guest lecturer Frans Ørsted Andersen.

UNI Athletics to hold fourth annual UNIty Walk

UNI Athletics, in partnership with its student-athlete leadership groups, will hold its fourth annual UNIty walk on the morning of Monday, Oct. 10.

UNI recognizes Forever Families during Family Weekend

The University of Northern Iowa has named the Fowler family of Urbandale and the Hakes family of Mason City Forever Families, recognizing their commitment to UNI.

UNI continues to be among Top Public Schools in Midwest according to U.S. News & World Report

UNI has once again earned the No. 2 spot on the list of best regional public universities in the Midwest, according to the 2023-2024 Best Colleges list.

UNI faculty members receive awards during fall meeting

Numerous UNI faculty members were recognized during the fall faculty meeting on Monday, Oct. 2 with various awards. 

UNI course invites the community to explore Creative Cedar Valley

University of Northern Iowa students in the new course The Creative Experience are inviting the public to explore the creativity thriving in the Cedar Valley at four events in October, November and December. 

University of Northern Iowa expands Our Tomorrow fundraising campaign to include new wrestling training facility

UNI is expanding the scope of the largest fundraising effort ever to include a new wrestling training facility, pending approval from the Iowa Board of Regents.