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President Mark Nook signing memorandum of understanding regarding UNI ROTC

UNI ROTC program to remain on campus under new U.S. Army structure

The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to share its Army ROTC program will remain on campus under a revised U.S. Army Cadet Command restructuring plan. 
Serena Zabin

Historian Serena Zabin to deliver 52nd annual UNI Becker Lecture on Boston Massacre

The University of Northern Iowa Department of History will host the 52nd Carl L. Becker Memorial Lecture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, in Seerley Hall, Room 115. The event is free and open to the public.
Community members birding at BioBlitz

UNI Department of Biology hosts second annual BioBlitz on Sept. 13

The University of Northern Iowa Department of Biology invites families, students, alumni and community members to take part in its second annual BioBlitz Saturday, Sept. 13, during UNI’s Family Weekend.
Begeman Hall

UNI Physics leads $1 million NSF grant to advance quantum research

The University of Northern Iowa Department of Physics has been awarded a $340,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead a collaborative research project exploring the magnetic properties of advanced materials with potential applications in quantum technologies.
Student walking on UNI campus

UNI ranked among nation’s best colleges for tuition value and service

The University of Northern Iowa has received national recognition in Washington Monthly’s 2025 College Rankings, earning a place among the nation’s Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars. 
UNI Textbook Equity Mini-Grant Program

Rod Library offers mini-grants to support open educational resources

Rod Library seeks instructors/teams to adopt or adapt free course materials licensed for reuse.  Funds compensate instructors and support transitioning a course from a commercial text to free materials. Up to $1,500 per project. Deadline October 10 (noon).
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll

UNI recognized as a transfer-friendly institution for eight years in a row

The University of Northern Iowa has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll for its eighth year in a row, recognizing the dynamic pathways UNI has created to support transfer students. 
TheatreUNI "Stories Unbound" 25-26 season

TheatreUNI announces 2025-26 season

The UNI Department of Theatre is thrilled to announce a full four-show lineup for TheatreUNI’s 2025-26 season, which includes a range of productions for every theatrical taste.
Amy Fitcher artwork

UNI Gallery of Art announces two new exhibitions

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art and Permanent Art Collection is excited to announce two new opening art exhibitions, both opening Aug. 25.
Aerial view of Homecoming parade in downtown Cedar Falls

UNI Homecoming 2025 announces live entertainment, parade dignitaries

The University of Northern Iowa is gearing up for an especially monumental Homecoming this fall, complete with special guests and exciting entertainment to paint the town purple. The week of festivities will mark the official kickoff of the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration, which will continue for more than a year, as the university honors its proud past and bold future.