UNI Foundation Stories & News

Laura Bush speaks at the 2019 Joy Cole Corning Lecture Series at UNI

How donor support powers campus dialogue

Across UNI, donor-funded lecture series are creating transformative learning experiences by bringing renowned scholars, thought leaders and professionals to campus. Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends, these lectures spark curiosity, enrich classroom learning, foster interdisciplinary dialogue and challenge students to see the world through new lenses.
Doctorate students panel on a table with UNI faculty

GROE College & Jackson Family Launch Doctorate Dissertation Award

The GROE College launched a Doctorate Dissertation Completion Award, sponsored by the Jackson family, tailored to UNI EdD students so they can finish their impactful dissertations.
UNI-Dome

Investing in UNI's iconic spaces

As part of the Our Tomorrow campaign, $44.2 million has been given in support of UNI’s iconic spaces, in addition to two new spaces to carry the Panther legacy into the future.
A rendering of the UNI-Dome

Pump family donates $100,000 to UNI-Dome modernization

Larry and Sue Pump, both proud UNI alumni, have added their support behind the historic renovation of the UNI-Dome.
Rendering of updated UNI-Dome interior

UNI-Dome renovation gets $1M boost from Black Hawk County Gaming Association

The Black Hawk County Gaming Association has approved $1 million to UNI to support the second phase of the UNI-Dome renovation.
UNI President Nook speaks at the 2024 Distinguished Awards dinner

Distinguished Awards Celebration honors notable UNI alumni and friends

University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook, the UNI Alumni Association and the UNI Foundation honored alumni and friends of the university Friday, November 22 at the President’s Distinguished Awards Celebration. The annual award ceremony included the UNI Alumni Association’s Heritage Honours Awards and the President’s Philanthropy Awards presented by the UNI Foundation.
UNI student Averee Kasik pictured on capmus in front of a UNI sign

Opportunity of a Lifetime: UNI celebrates 100 Bright Foundation Scholarships, honoring Iowa legacy

Since 2012, the Bright scholarship has unlocked the promise of a UNI education.
UNI student Adam Vig on the coast of South Africa

25 years of the Robert Eller Study Abroad Scholarship

For 25 years, the Robert Eller Study Abroad Scholarship has enabled life-changing experiences for UNI students. It has since supported 105 students, sending them to 21 countries, according to the Cedar Falls Community Foundation, which manages the fund.
Dick and Linda Wilson

$100,000 gift honors former UNI Alumni Association president, supports new wrestling training facility

UNI has received a generous $100,000 gift from Dick Smith, ‘65, in support of a state-of-the-art training complex for the UNI wrestling program.
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.