UNI 150 Stories & News

Final call for tickets: Step into tomorrow at TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa on Oct. 25

This is your last chance to be part of something extraordinary. TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa hits the stage Saturday, October 25, at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

Hair, gum wrappers and pool water: The unique treasures in UNI Archives

Inside the University of Northern Iowa Archives, unique treasures such as hair, gum wrappers and pool water tell the story of UNI's history.

UNI students bring campus architecture to life through sesquicentennial walking tours

As part of the University of Northern Iowa’s Sesquicentennial Celebration, UNI history students are guiding architectural walking tours that showcase 150 years of campus.

UNI Museum celebrates 150-year history with Sesquicentennial Exhibit

The UNI Museum has officially opened a dedicated exhibit documenting 150 years of history on the University of Northern Iowa campus.

UNI ushers in Sesquicentennial Celebration with ringing of commemorative bell

UNI has officially entered its Sesquicentennial Celebration period, following the Ringing of the Sesquicentennial Bell on Monday, Sept. 29 on UNI campus.

UNI to kick off Sesquicentennial Celebration with weeklong slate of events

The University of Northern Iowa will officially launch its yearlong Sesquicentennial Celebration on Monday, Sept. 29, with a week of events that coincide with the university’s annual Homecoming festivities.

Tyler Schuur, member of 150th class, finds creative outlet playing drums in Panther Marching Band

Tyler Schuur is a current freshman and member of the 150th class.

Dyshaun McDaniel, Wisconsin local, finds home at UNI

Dyshaun McDaniel is a member of the sesquicentennial class at the University of Northern Iowa.

Walking tours to explore university architecture as part of UNI Sesquicentennial launch

The University of Northern Iowa is partnering with the Cedar Falls Historic Preservation Commission to offer two special architectural walking tours as part of the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration.

University Address sets tone for UNI’s 150th year

The University of Northern Iowa community gathered this fall for the annual University Address, marking a season of transition, celebration and forward momentum.