Campus & Community Stories & News

Aegon Transamerica Foundation-UNI TRIO Scholarship with Aegon Transamerica staff members

Aegon Transamerica Foundation awards $50,000 to support first-generation students in Cedar Rapids through UNI Center for Urban Education

A two-year grant provided is helping to increase access to higher education for low-income and first-generation college bound students.
Text reads "Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN" on a vibrant red background with illustration of figure in marching band uniform carrying a briefcase with cash scattering from it. Partner logos at the bottom include Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls Community Theatre, Waterloo Community Playhouse/Black Hawk Children's Theatre, and wcfsymphony

Auditions announced for THE MUSIC MAN at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

Performers of all experience levels welcome to audition for fall production
Olivia Chambers holding sign that says "Ticket Punched: Paris 2024"

Olivia Chambers named to Team USA for 2024 Paris Paralympics

Olivia Chambers became the first UNI swimmer in school history to be named to the United States team for the Paralympic Games on Sunday.
UNI student holding sign that says #TextbookEquity matters because it helps me with my finances and I get more education

Campuswide initiative saves UNI students $2.4 million on course materials

UNI's Textbook Equity initiative focuses on increasing access to high-quality course materials that are affordable, accessible and inclusive.
Klint Carlson in UNI uniform playing basketball

Here are your UNI connections to the 2024 Summer Olympics

The U.S. Olympic Trials are underway, and several current and former UNI Panthers are hoping to earn their spot to compete in Paris later this summer.
Olivia Chambers swimming freestyle

Olivia Chambers named 2024 MVC Most Courageous Award winner

Chambers' selection marks the second consecutive year a Panther student-athlete has been recognized with the honor following the selection of men's basketball forward Austin Phyfe in 2023.
A UNI graduate celebrates during a commencement ceremony

UNI releases Spring 2024 graduation and dean's lists

To be eligible for the dean's list, a student must have earned a grade point average of no less than 3.50 while earning a minimum of 12 semester hours in which at least 1 semester hour is graded credit.
Samantha Heyer pitching a softball

Samantha Heyer named winner of prestigious 2024 Dr. Charlotte West Scholar-Athlete Award

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Text reads Gallagher Bluedorn 24-25 Season On Sale June 21 over a swirling blue and purple background with a collage of performing artists

Gallagher Bluedorn Announces 2024-2025 Season Lineup

Tickets are on sale June 21 for Gallagher Bluedorn's 24-25 season lineup, featuring an eclectic mix of world-class performances that will captivate audiences of all ages and tastes.
Fireworks over the UNI-Dome

Cedar Falls and UNI present fireworks over the Dome

The fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, June 27 over the UNI-Dome.