Every time the crowd roars inside the UNI Dome, it reverberates through a vision that Stan Sheriff turned into a reality. What some viewed as an impossible dream, turned into a campus icon.
The University of Northern Iowa welcomes all to celebrate its 150th year as an institution, announcing the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration, kicking off more than a year of activities and signature events.
The University of Northern Iowa is planning for perhaps its biggest coordinated volunteer effort to date — one that may even rival the annual Pack the Dome event. This special Day of Service will take place on April 8, 2026 as part of the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration.
Speakers and performers from the Midwest will take center stage in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center for an evening of inspiration, exploration and connection during TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa.
The University of Northern Iowa is preparing to mark a major milestone — its sesquicentennial celebration, kicking off this fall and culminating during Homecoming 2026.
We are pleased to announce the availability of funding for public programming and research projects that align with the goals of UNI’s upcoming 150th-anniversary commemoration.
UNI has launched a new Department of Applied Engineering, added several new engineering programs, and completed a major $44 million building renovation. Stewart Carter, a longtime engineering leader, has been appointed to guide the department and strengthen industry partnerships, positioning UNI to meet Iowa’s growing engineering workforce needs.
