Student Life Stories & News

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.
The Steele Report

UNI details Return of the Bells on KWWL's The Steele Report

UNI's Hillery Oberle and Leslie Prideaux joined Ron Steele on The Steele Report to talk about the upcoming celebration, which begins May 1.
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.
Winners of the Servant Leadership Award

University of Northern Iowa students receive 2023 Student Leadership Awards

Each spring, UNI recognizes outstanding student leadership through a series of awards presented to students and student organizations.
Lux Service Award winners with their awards

University of Northern Iowa announces 2023 Lux Service Award winners

The University of Northern Iowa announced its 2023 Lux Service Awards recipients at its Student Leadership Awards ceremony. 
Underground Iowans

Underground Iowans

Through a project led by Associate Professor of History Thomas Connors, the public will have the chance to learn about famous Iowans who changed society.
UNI's Social and Emotional Learning Conference slated for April 7

UNI's Social and Emotional Learning Conference slated for April 7

The University of Northern Iowa Social and Emotional Learning Conference returns on Friday, April 7, providing faculty, students and practicing professionals the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of social and emotional learning competencies, trauma-sensitive practices and self-regulatory behaviors.
New Cedar Valley camp provides students exciting opportunity to peek behind the curtain of theater tech

New Cedar Valley camp provides students exciting opportunity to peek behind the curtain of theater tech

The Gallagher Bluedorn and UNI Department of Theatre are offering a first-of-its-kind, week-long opportunity for middle and high school students in the Cedar Valley who have an interest in technical theater. The Science and Engineering in Technical Theater (SETT) Camp will introduce youth to technical theater through lighting, audio engineering, set construction, costuming and more - all while amplifying STEM concepts.
Emiliano's in Rialto Dining Center

University of Northern Iowa announces five-day dining venue takeover by local food entrepreneurs

Five of the Cedar Valley's Black food entrepreneurs will hold a venue takeover at the UNI Rialto Dining Center from March 23 to April 3.
Micaiah Krutsinger and friends in downtown Cedar Falls

Meet Micaiah Krutsinger on “The College Tour”

One of Micaiah Krutsinger’s favorite features of UNI is actually the amazing opportunities the Cedar Valley offers. There's no shortage of things for UNI students to do in their free time!