Campus & Community Stories & News

Mark Farley coaching UNI Panthers

UNI Football head coach Mark Farley to retire at conclusion of 2024 season

Farley will continue to coach the Panthers for the remainder of the season with his final contest coming in the season finale vs. Indiana State on November 23 in the UNI-Dome.
Cole Siebenahler and Jacob Lange holding up two fish each

UNI Fishing Club reels in success

For Cole Siebenahler and Jacob Lange, the UNI Fishing Club is the highlight of their UNI experience. They've succeeded as a team in numerous competitions.
Old photo of UNI campus at night

Hunting for ghosts at UNI

Did you know UNI may have at least two ghosts? Zelda and Augie are said to roam the halls of campus, sometimes even being spotted by students.
The Indigo Girls

Indigo Girls concert canceled due to illness, rescheduling planned for fall 2025

Due to illness, the Indigo Girls have canceled their scheduled performance at the Gallagher Bluedorn on Friday, Nov. 1.
UNI campus in the fall

UNI once again receives recognition as transfer-friendly institution

The University of Northern Iowa has once again been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll with just 227 other colleges and universities.
Pork Tornadoes posing on stage in front of crowd

UNI alums in The Pork Tornadoes look forward to Homecoming Bash

UNI campus will be overtaken by “beard pop” at this year’s Homecoming Bash when The Pork Tornadoes perform their take on current music hits.
Kathy Bresnahan

Best-selling author Kathy Bresnahan to speak on UNI campus

Kathy Bresnahan, author of “The Miracle Season," will speak at UNI campus and give the keynote address at Fast Forward Digital Media workshop.
Miniature Campanile located in the roundabout of Main Street and Seerley Boulevard.

Miniature Campanile marks relationship between UNI and Cedar Falls

Next time you are traveling around Cedar Falls, keep your eyes peeled for a miniature version of the Campanile, now featured in the roundabout of Main Street and Seerley Boulevard.
Olivia Chambers holding American flag

Olivia Chambers named 2024 UNI Homecoming parade grand marshal

UNI is proud to announce the grand marshal for the 2024 Homecoming parade will be Paralympic gold medalist and UNI senior Olivia Chambers.
Isabella Carrillo making salsa on UNI campus

A three-generation legacy of service - and salsa - at UNI

Isabella Carrillo is carrying on a three-generation legacy of working at the University of Northern Iowa AND making great salsa!