Campus & Community Stories & News

Patricia A. Tomson Center for Violence Prevention announces 2025-26 Dan Marburger Mentors in Violence Prevention Advocacy Awards

Jolene Hays and Samantha Henriksen, MVP advisers at Fort Dodge Senior High School, and Jocelyn Frohwein, MVP coordinator at Marshalltown Community College, are the 2025-26 recipients of the Dan Marburger Mentors in Violence Prevention Advocacy Awards.

Annual Day at the Capitol will mark 150 years of UNI

This year’s UNI Day at the Capitol will carry special significance as the university marks 150 years since its founding.

Chiquita Loveless honored for advancing success of military-connected students

Loveless, who oversees initiatives that support student veterans and military-connected families, was recognized for her leadership and service with a national award from NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.

Financial aid for UNI students reaches $102.5 million in 2024-25

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UNI offers Free Application Week for transfer students

All you have to do is use the code TRF26 when filling out the University of Northern Iowa online application.

Iowa governor visits UNI: “The future of Iowa’s workforce is being built right here”

Iowa governor Kim Reynolds made a weekend visit to the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. During her visit, Reynolds toured two newly renovated facilities supporting programs designed to meet high-demand areas across the state. 

Statewide radio program “Talk of Iowa” centers on UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration

The UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration was featured in an hour-long episode of “Talk of Iowa” on Monday, Feb. 16.

The love stories that bring UNI together

Here’s a look at how some real-life connections were made in the heart of the University of Northern Iowa campus!

Students can now register for UNI Day of Service activities

The UNI Day of Service is coming up on April 8, and local organizations and campus groups are offering an array of volunteer opportunities.

UNI prepares to host annual FIRST Robotics Regional competition

The University of Northern Iowa will welcome more than 2,000 students, mentors and coaches to campus March 26–28 for the 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition Iowa Regional, the state’s premier high school robotics event.