UNI Foundation Stories & News

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.
Stan Poe, Katy Harbaugh, and Andy Poe in front of the UNI-Dome

Poe family announces major gift to UNI-Dome renovation

A local family of multi-generational UNI graduates have announced a major donation to create a vibrant future for Panther Athletics.
Aegon Transamerica Foundation-UNI TRIO Scholarship with Aegon Transamerica staff members

Aegon Transamerica Foundation awards $50,000 to support first-generation students in Cedar Rapids through UNI Center for Urban Education

A two-year grant provided is helping to increase access to higher education for low-income and first-generation college bound students.
Headshot of Landyn Mitvalsky

UNI awards full-ride scholarship to Cedar Rapids student who shines as leader, mentor

Landyn Mitvalsky, a senior at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, has been named the 2024 Noel Scholar and will attend the Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa on a full-ride scholarship. The Noel Scholar program, now in its third year, covers all expenses, thanks to a donation from Rick and Lisa Noel.
The Fick family in UNI gear

Fick family pledges major contribution to UNI-Dome campaign

In honor of the family’s investment, the Ficks will be recognized with a premier named space in the new UNI-Dome facility.
Jenna Meyer

Jenna Meyer awarded inaugural David W. Wilson Scholars Endowed Fund Scholarship, securing full-ride to UNI

The University of Northern Iowa proudly announces Jenna Meyer as the inaugural recipient of the David W. Wilson Scholars Endowed Fund Scholarship.
Helicopter lowering materials onto UNI-Dome

Phase I of UNI-Dome renovation officially underway to replace fabric roof

In an endeavor to rejuvenate the iconic UNI-Dome, Phase I of its renovation kicked off on a sunny Sunday morning,
Michael and Mary “Lynn” Wright, in Bermuda, a frequent and special destination for the couple.

Giving Back to Caregivers

Learning of UNI’s plans to establish a standalone Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, Michael Wright, ’69, knew he had found a perfect way to create something positive from his loss.
UNI Good Neighbor Iowa student fellows during a Practical Backyard Tour

Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust awards $425,000 to UNI Center for Energy & Environmental Education

A multi-year grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust will support student-led environmental health projects.