Campus & Community Stories & News

Braden Hoyer wearing a Cat Crew t-shirt

Meet Braden Hoyer on “The College Tour”

Watch Braden Hoyer's segment on UNI's episode of "The College Tour" to hear why he thinks UNI is just the right size.
Museum display of photographs and letters inside a cabinet

Hands-on history: Class leads students to museum internships

Students from the University of Northern Iowa’s Department of History get real-world practice early thanks to the Field Experience: Public History class. 
UNI Rendering

UNI’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program finds a home

This week the Iowa Board of Regents approved the first phase of the university’s ambitious plan to renovate its Innovative Teaching and Technology Center (ITTC) to house the nursing program.
Grace Fleming

Meet Grace Fleming on “The College Tour”

Hear about Grace Fleming's experience finding her perfect fit at the University of Northern Iowa on UNI's episode of "The College Tour."
Emily Clouser in front of sign that says "The Verdin Company: Bells and Clocks Since 1842"

Carillon bells will return to UNI campus in May

Emily Clouser, president of UNI’s Guild of Carillonneurs, is visiting The Verdin Company, where work is underway to restore our carillon bells.
Deb and Kevin Hemmen

Local couple commit $750,000 to UNI-Dome renovation

Kevin and Deb Hemmen – both longtime Dike, Iowa residents – have pledged $750,000 to ensure the UNI-Dome remains a vibrant facility for the community for the next 50 years.
UNI campus

University of Northern Iowa makes $1.6 billion impact to Iowa’s economy

The University of Northern Iowa contributed $1.6 billion in total added income for Iowa’s economy during the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
Caitlyn Nuehring

Meet Caitlyn Nuehring on “The College Tour”

Caitlyn Nuehring discusses her experience with the supportive faculty at UNI on her segment of "The College Tour."
UNI women’s basketball coach Tanya Warren hits win 300

UNI women’s basketball coach Tanya Warren hits win 300

UNI Women's Basketball Head Coach Tanya Warren reached two major career milestones, picking up her 300th career win at Valparaiso and setting the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) record for most games coached at 507 games.
Huishan Wan holding pickleball trophy

Life lessons from pickleball champ and UNI professor Huishan Wan

Huishan Wan is not only an associate professor of accounting - he's also the Iowa Games Pickleball Men's Singles champion for his age group.