Student Life Stories & News

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!
Meet Kira Manuel on “The College Tour”

Meet Kira Manuel on “The College Tour”

Before she was in high school, Kira Manuel had actually never been to a college campus before. The first in her family to go to a four-year university, Manuel didn’t really know much about college – except that it was expensive.
Suitcase of knowledge

Suitcase of knowledge

Taking part in a study abroad trip as a college student is often the opportunity of a lifetime. That was certainly the case for April Vande Voort, a senior in psychology, when her capstone group from UNI partnered with the Universidad Marista in Mérida, Mexico.
Students experience breathtaking sights of Iceland during study abroad

Students experience breathtaking sights of Iceland during study abroad

 For 17 UNI students, winter break offered an escape to one of the most interesting and beautiful countries in the world - Iceland.
Meet Luigi Lopez on “The College Tour”

Meet Luigi Lopez on “The College Tour”

Right away, Luigi Lopez knew UNI was a great fit. From its campus size to the supportive faculty and staff, UNI has provided Lopez with many amazing opportunities to get involved on campus and develop academically and professionally.
Meet Liz Clark on “The College Tour”

Meet Liz Clark on “The College Tour”

After high school, Liz Clark attended an online community college while living at home, but she felt like she was missing out on the campus life experience. After visiting the University of Northern Iowa campus, Clark knew she wanted to transfer to UNI to study - and live.
Meet Diamond Roundtree on “The College Tour”

Meet Diamond Roundtree on “The College Tour”

Diamond Roundtree didn’t want to stay in Iowa for college, but when it came down to making her choice, she knew UNI was the right fit. A member of the Black Student Union and a writer and editor for the student newspaper, Roundtree has found her place at UNI and built long-lasting friendships.
Man attending Iowa State Teachers College

Blast from the Past - University Archives

Have you ever wanted to dig deep into the archives for research purposes or a trip down memory lane? Special Collections & University Archives now has a new digitized collection of images from the University Archives photo collection.