Student Life Stories & News

Iowa High School Athletic Association pledges support for UNI-Dome renovation

Iowa High School Athletic Association pledges support for UNI-Dome renovation

Iowa High School Athletic Association pledges support for UNI-Dome renovationIn honor of the partnership between the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and the University of Northern Iowa to host the annual high school playoff championships, the IHSAA has pledged an investment in…

Community-driven dedication takes Jamison Whiting from UNI Football to one of the largest law firms in the country

Community-driven dedication takes Jamison Whiting from UNI Football to one of the largest law firms in the country

Jamison Whiting, a corporate attorney at a prestigious Minneapolis law firm, is a positive force in his community, driven by his experience at UNI and a desire to help underrepresented communities.
UNI focuses Giving Tuesday initiatives on student access and success

UNI focuses Giving Tuesday initiatives on student access and success

This Giving Tuesday, the University of Northern Iowa is harnessing the generosity of alumni and friends to support accessible education. 
UNI art gallery to showcase student artists with 2022 Fall BFA Group Exhibition

UNI art gallery to showcase student artists with 2022 Fall BFA Group Exhibition

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will present the fall 2022 BFA Group Exhibition, from Dec. 1 to 16. An opening reception will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 in the Kamerick Art Building (KAB) South lobby. The exhibit features artworks from UNI students who are pursuing their Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees.
Dr. Nancy Kertz

Dr. Nancy Kertz selected as UNI’s executive director of nursing, chief academic nurse administrator

Dr. Nancy Kertz will serve as the executive director of nursing and chief academic nurse administrator for nursing at the University of Northern Iowa.
Nursing program at the University of Northern Iowa approved by Iowa Board of Regents

Nursing program at the University of Northern Iowa approved by Iowa Board of Regents

The Iowa Board of Regents approved a proposal from the University of Northern Iowa to launch a nursing major in fall 2024.
UNI partners with award-winning documentary ‘Women of the White Buffalo’ to raise awareness of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives crisis

UNI partners with award-winning documentary ‘Women of the White Buffalo’ to raise awareness of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives crisis

To raise awareness regarding the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives (#MMIR) crisis, the award-winning documentary “Women of the White Buffalo” will be shown at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 in the Lang Hall auditorium on the University of Northern Iowa campus. A discussion with Native panelists who will share their own perspectives in regards to the ongoing public health crisis will follow the film at 7 p.m.
UNI art gallery to present “Convergence and Creation of Design: The Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition”

UNI art gallery to present “Convergence and Creation of Design: The Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition”

UNI art gallery to present “Convergence and Creation of Design: The Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition”The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will present “Convergence and Creation of Design: The Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition," which will open October 10 and remain on display through November 9.

Homecoming parade

UNI prepares for grooviest Homecoming yet

UNI's Homecoming celebration is just around the corner. With the theme of That ‘70s Hoco, this Homecoming is bound to be our grooviest one yet!
UNI Student Wellness Services awarded $300,000 grant to expand suicide and substance abuse prevention efforts

UNI Student Wellness Services awarded $300,000 grant to expand suicide and substance abuse prevention efforts

As a testament to its commitment to supporting all dimensions of student wellness, the University of Northern Iowa has been awarded a federal grant to build on its already strong foundation of mental health services.