Campus & Community Stories & News

Coming soon: A free public viewing of the ‘Orchestrating Change’

The University of Northern Iowa is hosting a viewing of the inspirational film, “Orchestrating Change.”

Writer Taylor Brorby to speak at UNI

On Oct. 12, writer Taylor Brorby will visit UNI for a public talk about his coming-of-age memoir “Boys and Oil: Growing Up Gay in a Fractured Land."

Jon Meacham the ‘right person at the right time’ for Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture

As part of UNI's Joy Cole Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series, Jon Meacham delivered his lecture “Finding Hope Through the Lessons of Yesterday.” 

Harvest Conference prepares students for success in college and beyond

Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice will be hosting the second annual Harvest Conference. This year's theme encourages attendees to reset, refocus and renew their minds for optimum efficiency. 

Susan Grau to serve as UNI’s student support specialist at Western Iowa Tech Community College

The University of Northern Iowa and Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) announced Wednesday that Susan Grau has been selected to serve as a student support specialist on the Western Iowa Tech campus in Sioux City.

UNI President Nook, others visit Indian Hills Community College for UNI@IACC initiative

University of Northern Iowa President Mark A. Nook and Provost José Herrera were among a UNI contingent that visited Indian Hills Community College (IHCC) in Ottumwa, Iowa, on Sept. 13 to solidify the partnership between the two institutions. 

Black Student Union celebrates 50 years on UNI campus

On the group's 50th anniversary, UNI's Black Student Union is taking the time to reflect, celebrate progress and look ahead to a bright future.

UNI implementing bystander intervention program to create safer campus community

The University of Northern Iowa is implementing Green Dot, a national bystander intervention program, with a formal launch week scheduled for Sept. 19-23.

UNI Ranked No. 2 regional public university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report

The University of Northern Iowa was named the second-best regional public university in the region — a ranking it’s consistently held for roughly 20 years — in the recently released 2022-2023 Best Colleges report by U.S. News & World Report.

UNI ranked top college for student voting

Once again, the University of Northern Iowa has made headlines for its high voting rate among students, proving the success of #PanthersVote.