This wartime president guided the university through the challenges of World War II while preserving campus tradition, leaving behind a lifelong legacy dedicated to the teaching profession.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has proclaimed Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, as University of Northern Iowa Sesquicentennial Day in recognition of the university’s 150th anniversary.
Meskwaki artist and 1986 UNI graduate Duane Slick has exhibited nationally, including at the Smithsonian, sharing his culture and vision through paintings featured in prominent collections and celebrated exhibitions.
UNI will formally recognize the sesquicentennial milestone later this month, with a day of celebrations honoring the university’s 150-year history and its tradition of public service.
For the Schmidt Brothers, performing at this year’s UNI Homecoming Bash isn’t just another stop on their busiest touring schedule yet — it’s a return to the campus all three brothers once called home.
