Campus & Community Stories & News

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UNI Foundation surpasses $58 million in giving in a record-breaking fundraising year

The University of Northern Iowa Foundation received a record $58.4 million in gifts from alumni and friends of UNI during the 2022-2023 fiscal year. 
Jillian Carlson

Jillian Carlson named UNI’s new state relations officer

The Iowa Board of Regents and the University of Northern Iowa have announced Jillian Carlson as its next state relations officer.
Participants of ROTC stair climb in UNI-Dome

UNI ROTC stair climb honors 9/11 first responders

UNI ROTC sponsored 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 10.
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Main Street Madness returns to downtown Cedar Falls on Sept. 21

The madness of preseason college basketball returns to downtown Cedar Falls in September as UNI's Main Street Madness returns to the streets on Sept. 21.
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UNI Athletics announces contract extensions for coaching staff

It's been an exciting week in UNI Athletics. The Panthers announced multiple contract extensions for coaching staff.
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New programs and degree pathways fuel UNI enrollment increase

Newly-released census data shows the University of Northern Iowa has experienced its largest year-over-year student enrollment increase in over a decade.
UNI students mingle outside Maucker Union

Why new and returning UNI students love to be Panthers

UNI students each have a unique story about why they came to UNI and how the university has helped shape who they are today.
Enrollment is up!

UNI’s enrollment tops 9,000 students, incoming freshman students up 8%

The University of Northern Iowa’s total fall enrollment for 2023 is 9,021 students, marking the institution’s biggest year-to-year increase in over a decade. 
Students from University of Yamanashi standing in front of the Campanile

Visiting students from Japan get an immersive UNI experience

For four weeks, the University of Northern Iowa is hosting a group of 10 students from the University of Yamanashi, Japan.
Exterior of the Applied Engineering Building

Applied Engineering Building update: Q&A with Lisa Riedle and Ben Griffen

Just over one year since the project broke ground, Lisa A. Riedle, head of the Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management, and Ben Griffen, project manager for the Applied Engineering Building, discuss the progress on the renovation and expansion of the former Industrial Technology Center facility.