Campus & Community Stories & News

David W. Wilson

David Wilson, 1970 UNI graduate and founder of Wilson Automotive

David W. Wilson considers his story to be emblematic of the American Dream. Through sheer determination and a belief in doing business the right way, he rose from a small-town Iowa kid with a lower middle class background to become chairman and CEO of Wilson Automotive, one of the country’s largest privately held auto dealerships.
Holly and David Wilson

David W. Wilson pledges $25 million donation to University of Northern Iowa

A historic gift to the University of Northern Iowa will mark a new chapter in the university’s renowned business college. 
U.S. Congress

UNI welcomes students and community to Congress to Campus forum

UNI's Departments of History and Political Science welcome students and the community to a forum on “Congress, the President and the Balance of Power."
UNI Bookstore

UNI Bookstore transition and what the campus community should anticipate

As the UNI Bookstore begins its transition to day-to-day management by Follett Higher Education Group, we want the campus community to be informed about what to anticipate in the coming weeks. 
Jesús Lizárraga Estrada

Jesús Lizárraga Estrada to be inducted to Iowa Latino Hall of Fame

The Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs will be inducting Jesús Lizárraga Estrada, PhD, into the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame.
Junge familiy

Junge family announces $500,000 gift to support UNI-Dome renovation

The campaign to outfit the UNI-Dome for the next generation is gaining momentum thanks to a leadership gift from Jason and Julie Junge of Marion, Iowa. 
Student at Commencement shaking hands with President Nook

UNI offers Free Application Week, Oct. 15-20

With high school seniors and transfer students in the thick of college application season, UNI is proud to offer Free Application Week on Oct. 15-20.
Judith Finkelstein

UNI names grand marshal of 2023 Homecoming parade

The University of Northern Iowa is proud to announce the grand marshal for the 2023 Homecoming parade will be Judith Finkelstein. 
Justin Adams in a cowboy hat

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.
Student on laptop

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.