Student Life Stories & News

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 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. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.