Campus & Community Stories & News

UNI focuses Giving Tuesday initiatives on student access and success

This Giving Tuesday, the University of Northern Iowa is harnessing the generosity of alumni and friends to support accessible education. 

UNI alum Kurt Warner returns to Hy-Vee on latest episode of “Peyton’s Places”

University of Northern Iowa alum Kurt Warner is featured alongside Peyton Manning in an episode of “Peyton’s Places,” a TV series on ESPN+

UNI expands online degree completion programs to include Technology Management Bachelor of Arts

The University of Northern Iowa has added an online option to the Technology Management Bachelor of Arts major, targeting adult and place-bound learners.

Elevator Pitch Competition provides three UNI student entrepreneurs with a cash prize to fund their ventures

With 90 seconds on the clock, 16 students from the University of Northern Iowa set out to prove they have what it takes to sustain a successful business.

Tubbs Teaching Connections focuses on practice, wellness ‘post-COVID’

The University of Northern Iowa College of Education is once again hosting the Bill and Linda Tubbs Teaching Connections.

UNI recognized as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting

UNI has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge as one of the 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting.

UNI Director of Athletics David Harris details UNI-Dome renovations on The Steele Report

UNI Director of Athletics David Harris is featured on The Steele Report to share the plans and fundraising underway to improve the UNI-Dome.  The episode was broadcast on Sunday, November 20, 2022.

UNI art gallery to showcase student artists with 2022 Fall BFA Group Exhibition

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will present the fall 2022 BFA Group Exhibition, from Dec. 1 to 16. An opening reception will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 in the Kamerick Art Building (KAB) South lobby. The exhibit features artworks from UNI students who are pursuing their Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees.

UNI faculty member named Computer Science Educator of the Year

UNI is pleased to announce that Sarah Diesburg, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science, is a Computer Science Educator of the Year.

Textbook Equity Mini-Grant Program to save UNI students $64,000 a year

UNI announced the winners of its Mini-Grant Program, which will create five free, openly-licensed textbooks, saving UNI students more than $64,000 a year.