UNI Foundation Stories & News

Rendering of Dome renovation seating

UNI readies second phase of UNI-Dome renovation

Two years after UNI announced a major capital campaign to renovate the UNI-Dome, the first phase of the project is complete.
Confetti explodes around Wilson signage at announcement of $25 million donation

One year of making history as the David W. Wilson College of Business

It’s been one year since David W. Wilson made history with a $25 million donation to UNI — the largest gift to the institution to date.
Jenna Meyer in front of Curris Business Building

Meet UNI’s inaugural Wilson Scholar

Find out why UNI freshman Jenna Meyer believes she "won the lottery" with her college education by becoming the first Wilson Scholar.
UNI campus in the fall

UNI Foundation raises nearly $40 million in FY24, continuing university’s fundraising success

The University of Northern Iowa Foundation raised $39.9 million in support of UNI during the 2023-24 fiscal year.
High school students takeing part in SETT Camp at UNI

Philanthropy fuels UNI community engagement

Gifts from Veridian Credit Union, the R.J. McElroy Trust and others play a big role in the 600,000 volunteer hours UNI students log each year.
Ribbon cutting in ITTC

UNI Nursing surpasses $1 million in donor support through Our Tomorrow Campaign

Alumni and friends of UNI have made a considerable investment to help launch the university’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
UNI nursing students look at medical manikin

UNI nursing program receives $275,000 grant to enhance maternal health and critical care education

A grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust will unlock specialized, hands-on learning experiences for students in UNI's brand-new nursing program.
Three UNI students wearing Cats Eat Birds shirts

UNI launches second year of TC’s Tee campaign to support student scholarships

The University of Northern Iowa is excited to introduce the latest edition of TC's Tee, offering a fresh way to showcase Panther Pride.
Nursing student checking on manikin

An innovative hub for nursing education

The first phase of renovations to the Innovative Teaching and Technology Center, which will house nursing on UNI's campus, is complete.
Rendering of new UNI wrestling training facility

Young Family Foundation’s $400,000 gift leads way on UNI wrestling training facility fundraising

The Young Family Foundation of Waterloo has announced a lead gift of $400,000 toward a new training facility for UNI’s wrestling program.