UNI Foundation Stories & News

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Vision at Work: Donors drive bold tuition initiative

With support from the UNI Foundation, the Neighboring State Rate expands access, strengthens the workforce and moves UNI forward
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Donor support helps launch Finance and Real Estate Analytics Lab

The generosity of 32 donors has made possible the new Finance and Real Estate Analytics Lab at UNI, equipping students with professional-grade technology and industry-standard software to build real-world skills in finance and real estate.
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Newest TC’s Tee from UNI boasts of the “Cat Pack”

Back for the third year in a row, the University of Northern Iowa’s newest iteration of TC’s Tee is headed to store shelves. Its theme is Cat Pack.
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A tradition that runs deep: Alum shares special bond with UNI wrestling program

Alum Julie Stoll shares a special bond with UNI wrestling program. Julie Stoll’s connection to Panther wrestling spans decades — first as a young fan in the stands, then as a student assistant working alongside coaches and athletes, and now as a donor supporting the program’s future.
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A new tradition at UNI: The Ringing of the Sesquicentennial Bell

This fall, a new sound will join the familiar rhythms of campus life — one that signals not just the changing seasons, but a deep connection to 150 years of history at the University of Northern Iowa.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.