Student Life Stories & News

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De-Stress Activities for Finals at Rod Library

Take part in the de-stress activities the week of April 29- May 3 with games, snacks, shrink dinks, origami, and adorable pets.
Winners of Servant Leadership Award

University of Northern Iowa students receive 2024 Student Leadership Awards

Each spring the University of Northern Iowa recognizes outstanding leaders through a series of awards presented to students and student organizations.
Emily Clouser, Noah Hackbart and Diamond Roundtree with their Lux Service Awards

University of Northern Iowa announces 2024 Lux Service Award winners

The University of Northern Iowa announced the three recipients of the 2024 Lux Service Awards at its annual Student Leadership Awards ceremony.
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Top Benefits of Studying Abroad

The world has a lot to offer, and one of the best ways to experience it is by traveling internationally.  Many students are not aware of the benefits that studying abroad can bring to their academic and professional careers. Students who study abroad report many benefits including developing a better understanding of how business is conducted in different cultures, leadership skills, becoming more open-minded, and improving their problem-solving skills.   
Evelyn Green in the air with baton

UNI baton twirler goes international

Panther Marching Band's feature twirler Evelyn Green recently returned from a trip to Peru as a U.S. Twirling Ambassador.
Fowler family posing with President Nook with first, second and third generation Panther signs

UNI recognizes Forever Families during Family Weekend

The University of Northern Iowa has named the Fowler family of Urbandale and the Hakes family of Mason City Forever Families, recognizing their commitment to UNI.
UNI students in dining center

UNI students will help peers with new program, Panthers Against Hunger

This week, students at the University of Northern Iowa can help combat food insecurity in the Cedar Valley. 
Jesús Lizárraga Estrada

UNI’s director of Student Success & Retention is paying it forward for students

Read about Jesús Lizárraga Estrada’s journey from being a first-generation college student to helping students succeed while earning his doctorate.
Nixson Benitez, Esha Jayswal, and Leila Masinovic with Lux Service Awards

Three UNI students recognized for lasting legacies with the 2023 Lux Service Awards

A student body president, an executive editor and a Deloitte’s Tax Case Competition regional champion make up this year’s Lux Service Award winners at UNI.
Fashion career takes alumna from small town to big city

Fashion career takes alumna from small town to big city

Growing up in the small town of Muscatine, Iowa, with a passion for fashion, Cassie Hendrix, ’21, has always had her sights set on big city living.