Campus & Community Stories & News

UNI offers Free Application Week for transfer students

All you have to do is use the code TRF26 when filling out the University of Northern Iowa online application.

Iowa governor visits UNI: “The future of Iowa’s workforce is being built right here”

Iowa governor Kim Reynolds made a weekend visit to the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. During her visit, Reynolds toured two newly renovated facilities supporting programs designed to meet high-demand areas across the state. 

Statewide radio program “Talk of Iowa” centers on UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration

The UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration was featured in an hour-long episode of “Talk of Iowa” on Monday, Feb. 16.

The love stories that bring UNI together

Here’s a look at how some real-life connections were made in the heart of the University of Northern Iowa campus!

Students can now register for UNI Day of Service activities

The UNI Day of Service is coming up on April 8, and local organizations and campus groups are offering an array of volunteer opportunities.

UNI prepares to host annual FIRST Robotics Regional competition

The University of Northern Iowa will welcome more than 2,000 students, mentors and coaches to campus March 26–28 for the 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition Iowa Regional, the state’s premier high school robotics event.

Happy 50th birthday to the UNI-Dome

On February 7, 1976, the first official event inside the UNI-Dome brought the University of Northern Iowa wrestling team face-to-face with the University of Iowa. 

Save the date: UNI Homecoming 2026 marks sesquicentennial finale

Mark your calendars for UNI Homecoming Week, set for Oct. 4-10, as the University of Northern Iowa celebrates its annual showcase of Panther Pride.

Fall 2025 students make UNI graduation and dean’s lists

The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to announce the students who made the fall 2025 graduation and dean’s lists.

Former congresswoman Gabby Giffords to speak at UNI’s Hearst Lecture series

The UNI Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is excited to announce that former U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her longtime speech-language pathologist, Dr. Fabi Hirsch Kruse, will speak at the 2026 Hearst Lecture.