Scholarships

Mar 27, 2023

$89.2 million in financial aid helps UNI students toward their degrees

Already the most affordable public university in Iowa, UNI awarded $89.2 million in aid to nearly 8,400 students during the 2021-2022 academic year.

Mar 16, 2023

Meet Kira Manuel on “The College Tour”

Before she was in high school, Kira Manuel had actually never been to a college campus before. The first in her family to go to a four-year university, Manuel didn’t really know much about college – except that it was expensive.

Mar 14, 2023

Beloved professor James McCullagh leaves $1.1 million legacy gift to student scholarships

A $1.1 million legacy gift by the late professor of social work, James McCullagh, will provide financial support for UNI students pursuing social work.

Mary Ann Bolton Award Applications are due by April 14, 2023

Mar 02, 2023

Mary Ann Bolton Undergraduate Research Award 2023

Feb 15, 2023

UNI Day at the Capitol in Des Moines very successful

Faculty, staff, students and alums from the University of Northern Iowa gathered at the Iowa State Capitol on Feb. 14 to celebrate the many ways UNI's programs, facilities and resources support the education of future generations, as well as industry and workforce needs across the state.

Dec 08, 2022

Community-driven dedication takes Jamison Whiting from UNI Football to one of the largest law firms in the country

Jamison Whiting, a corporate attorney at a prestigious Minneapolis law firm, is a positive force in his community, driven by his experience at UNI and a desire to help underrepresented communities.

Women in Politics Scholarship recipients

Oct 10, 2022

Scholarship aims to amplify the voices of women in politics

This year's Women in Politics Scholarship recipients include three women who are carving out their own unique paths at the University of Northern Iowa.