Campus & Community Stories & News

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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.
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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. 
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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. 
J Elder

‘Family Ties’: Third-generation owner of Elder Corporation makes gift to Applied Engineering Building

J Elder has made a generous gift to the renovation and modernization of the Applied Engineering Building. In honor of the company’s support, the large Construction Site Simulation Lab will bear the Elder Corporation name.
Pete Moris featured on The Iowa Podcast

UNI director of University Relations featured on The Iowa Podcast

University of Northern Iowa Director of University Relations Pete Moris joined host Justin Brady on the Iowa Podcast. 
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Bringing back Panther Mayhem to UNI Athletics

Panther Mayhem, the official student section for UNI Athletics events, may have dwindled during the COVID-19 pandemic, but a group of students is determined to bring it back.