Campus & Community Stories & News

Students walking on UNI campus

UNI continues to be among Top Public Schools in Midwest according to U.S. News & World Report

UNI has once again earned the No. 2 spot on the list of best regional public universities in the Midwest, according to the 2023-2024 Best Colleges list.
Elise Dubord receiving award from Provost José Herrera

UNI faculty members receive awards during fall meeting

Numerous UNI faculty members were recognized during the fall faculty meeting on Monday, Oct. 2 with various awards. 
Students in Creative Cedar Valley class

UNI course invites the community to explore Creative Cedar Valley

University of Northern Iowa students in the new course The Creative Experience are inviting the public to explore the creativity thriving in the Cedar Valley at four events in October, November and December. 
Wrestler with his arms up victoriously

University of Northern Iowa expands Our Tomorrow fundraising campaign to include new wrestling training facility

UNI is expanding the scope of the largest fundraising effort ever to include a new wrestling training facility, pending approval from the Iowa Board of Regents.
James G. Hall, Julianne Gassman, John Robins, Connie J. Shafar

Four alumni selected for induction into UNI Hall of Excellence

Four distinguished University of Northern Iowa alumni will be inducted into the 2023 Elinor A. Crawford and William R. Thrall Hall of Excellence on October 6 and 7.
Students playing pingpong in residence hall

Living the UNI experience starts in the dorms

If you want a rich college experience filled with lifelong friendships and an active social life, you should live on campus at UNI. 
Mary Connerley, President Nook and Farzad Moussavi

From UNI to Shanghai and back again

The University of Northern Iowa’s impact stretches across the globe. Recently, a delegation from UNI, including President Mark Nook, visited Shanghai, China, to strengthen existing partnerships between UNI and local universities. 
UNI students in dining center

UNI students will help peers with new program, Panthers Against Hunger

This week, students at the University of Northern Iowa can help combat food insecurity in the Cedar Valley. 
Rosie and Doug Lindaman

Distinguished alumni couple pledge major gift to UNI-Dome renovation

A leadership gift from a north central Iowa couple will support the most comprehensive renovations in the history of the UNI-Dome.
Manufacturing student at TechWorks

UNI, Cedar Valley Makers and Hawkeye Community College will celebrate Manufacturing Day on Oct. 6

The University of Northern Iowa, Hawkeye Community College and the Cedar Valley Makers will celebrate Manufacturing Day on Friday, Oct. 6.