Campus & Community Stories & News

Aly Sayre being filmed for "The College Tour"

Ready for Prime time: UNI on “The College Tour”

The University of Northern Iowa will appear on an upcoming episode of “The College Tour,” featured on Amazon Prime. Created by Emmy-nominated and multi-award-winning producers, “The College Tour” gives viewers an up-close look at colleges and universities all around the country. 
Woman reading a book to a group of children

UNI African American Read-In expands statewide

More than 3,200 first-graders from all across Iowa will join the 17th African American Read-In hosted by UNI as a free, virtual event on Feb. 16. 
UNI student documents campus experience through podcast, “Black Girl in College”

UNI student documents campus experience through podcast, “Black Girl in College”

Mo Ponton, a junior majoring in social work at the University of Northern Iowa, and her best friend Kierra Jack, an interior design major at ISU, launched a podcast called "Black Girl in College," in which they discuss their college experiences and challenges as Black women.
UNI’s first-ever para-swimming national champion doesn’t let losing sight stand in her way

UNI’s first-ever para-swimming national champion doesn’t let losing sight stand in her way

Olivia Chambers has faced immense challenges since losing her sight. It’s taken a lot of adjustment, help from her coaches and teammates and learning how to re-orient herself in the pool, but she is still racking up wins. Most recently, she made the 2023 U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Team roster.
Anat Cohen with clarinet

UNI School of Music to host guest artist Anat Cohen at Tallcorn Jazz Festival

The 71st Annual Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz concerts will be held on the University of Northern Iowa campus on Feb. 16 and 17.
Graduate shaking President Nook's hand at Commencement

UNI releases Fall 2022 graduation and dean's lists

The University of Northern Iowa's Graduation and Dean's List Reports for fall 2022 have been released. 
UNI to welcome artist Shannon Taggart to discuss exhibition and new book

UNI to welcome artist Shannon Taggart to discuss exhibition and new book

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will welcome artist Shannon Taggart to campus for a discussion on her new book “Séance, followed by a book signing,” on Wednesday, Feb. 8, in the Kamerick Art Building. 
Teacher leads students in dance

Homegrown Gallagher Bluedorn and Waterloo Schools partnership heads to the national stage

Representatives from the Gallagher Bluedorn and Waterloo Community Schools head to D.C. to present their collaborative efforts in the Cedar Valley.
Jenna Brandt with Brock Purdy and family in 49ers gear

NFL playoffs more than a game for former UNI Panther Jenna Brandt

UNI alum Jenna Brandt will be cheering on her fiancé 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy
UNI Gallery of Art names Laura Gleissner as new director

UNI Gallery of Art names Laura Gleissner as new director

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art welcomes 2009 alum Laura Gleissner as its new director.