Campus & Community Stories & News

UNI’s Thiel receives prestigious honor for service to the steel foundry industry

Jerry Thiel, director of the University of Northern Iowa’s Foundry 4.0 Center, is the 2023 recipient of the Thomas E. Barlow Award of Honor from the Steel Founders’ Society of America.

UNI-Dome expects thousands for premier national wrestling event

Collegiate wrestling takes over the Cedar Valley in the new year, as the UNI-Dome hosts the National Wrestling Coaching Association's National Duals.

Your most read Inside UNI stories of 2023

Check out the most read pieces of news coming out of the University of Northern Iowa in 2023. Missed a story? Read it now!

Bob Bowlsby to be inducted into MVC Hall of Fame

Bowlsby served as the UNI Director of Athletics from 1983-1991 and managed the Panthers' entry into the Missouri Valley Conference. He is currently serving as UNI's Interim Athletic Director.

Top moments of 2023

2023 was a wonderful year at UNI! Check out our round-up of this year's top moments at the University of Northern Iowa.

UNI celebrates more than 600 graduates at fall 2023 commencement

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — Commencement time at the University of Northern Iowa! More than 600 students are preparing to graduate.

Phillips family pledges major gift to UNI-Dome campaign

A $300,000 gift from Zac and Sara Phillips of Denver, Colorado, will help build the next generation UNI-Dome for the Cedar Valley.

Students showcase UNI to international audience

Two Panthers have spent the semester documenting their experiences as international students and helping others along the way.

Meet the fall 2023 Panther grads

It’s almost time for the class of fall 2023 to walk across the stage at Commencement and get their diplomas.