Student Life Stories & News

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.
An image are of RadioUNI online

UNI radio broadcasting gets new life online

Radio UNI has rebranded to solely focus its efforts on web streaming, empowering students to be heard around the world.
PTSD Awareness & Suicide Prevention Conference in Maucker Union Ballrooms

UNI to host PTSD Awareness & Suicide Prevention Conference on March 26

The PTSD Awareness & Suicide Prevention Conference is open to military members, veterans, their families and friends, community members, professionals, students, staff, and faculty.
Fans in the stands cheer for the UNI wrestling team.

UNI Wrestling sets McLeod Center attendance record in historic win

A record-breaking crowd of fans packed the McLeod Center, setting a new all-time attendance record for any sport in the arena’s history.
2024 Women's 4v4 Volleyball Champions

Intramural sports participation skyrockets at UNI

With efforts to advance intramural sports on campus, the University of Northern Iowa is seeing the highest number of students participating in intramurals in 10 years.
UNI students participate in Aqua Olympics

UNI intramural programming earns its first-ever national award

The University of Northern Iowa has won a national award for its Aqua Olympics programming at the WRC.
Student tabling at International Education Week event

Celebrate International Education Week at UNI: A week of culture, learning and global connections

Get a sneak peak of what to expect at International Education Week 2024 at the University of Northern Iowa.