Student Life Stories & News

Sue Follon Award winners

UNI honors recipients of 2026 Student Leadership Awards

The University of Northern Iowa honored student accomplishments and service at its annual Student Leadership Awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 14.
2026 Lux Service Award winners

University of Northern Iowa announces 2026 Lux Service Award winners

The University of Northern Iowa has named Lane Kruger and Anya Lovstuen the recipients of the 2026 Lux Service Award, the highest honor given by the Division of Student Life recognizing graduating seniors for exceptional service.
Japan Festival at UNI

Celebrating two years of JOI and UNI’s FIRST Japan Festival on campus

The University of Northern Iowa is set to host its first-ever Japan Festival on April 17, a landmark event culminating two years of dedicated work by Maoko Umeda, the university's Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) Coordinator.
Koby Lampman refereeing UNI intramural basketball

UNI students step up to address referee shortage in youth sports

One group of UNI students has been stepping in to ensure local youth sports games are properly staffed by trained officials.
Panther Pantry

Updates to Panther Pantry will bring more awareness to student resource

Panther Pantry has moved from the lower level of Maucker Union to a highly visible location, dramatically increasing both its size and accessibility. 
UNI women's rugby high-fiving crowd

“A wild 24 hours” leads UNI Women’s Rugby to compete for national championship

The University of Northern Iowa Women’s Rugby Club is headed to the highest stage in collegiate club rugby. After a strong postseason run that ended in the Final Four of the women’s Division IAA bracket, UNI has been invited to advance and compete for the national championship this weekend.
UNI students clean up along highway

UNI students launch Adopt-A-Highway project in honor of late peer

The University of Northern Iowa Veterans Association (UNIVA) and the Health and Family Services Club have joined forces to adopt a local highway, turning a student’s vision into reality and honoring her legacy through community service.
Briella Curtis and ZaKiyah Timmons-Crear with their awards

UNI honors recipients of 2025 Student Leadership Awards

The University of Northern Iowa celebrated student achievement and service during its annual Student Leadership Awards ceremony, held Tuesday, April 15.
Two UNI students talking on campus

How to choose a college: 7 steps to make your decision

Don’t let College Decision Day pass you by without making a commitment. Here are some considerations to help you choose the college that’s right for you.
Lizbeth Montalvo, Delaney Nagel and Samantha Robinson holding Lux Service Awards

University of Northern Iowa announces 2025 Lux Service Award winners

The University of Northern Iowa has named Lizbeth Montalvo, Delaney Nagel and Samantha Robinson as recipients of the prestigious 2025 Lux Service Award.