UNI Foundation Stories & News

School-Based Mental Health Initiative Wins Nearly $375,000 in Grant Funding

Two recent grants are bolstering the University of Northern Iowa’s leadership role in supporting Iowa K-12 schools.

Students gain authentic experience through commemorative handbell project

Hands-on learning is at the heart of a UNI education, and that’s especially true for the industry-focused Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management.

Here’s a look at some of UNI’s Top Stories of 2022

2022 was a fantastic year at the University of Northern Iowa!  Here are some of our favorite stories of the year.

Former UNI Football Player, Wife Donate $1 Million to UNI-Dome Renovation

A member of the powerhouse early-1990s Panther football team has pledged a seven-figure gift to renew the UNI-Dome for the next generation.

PHOTOS: The Verdin Company taking great pride in UNI Campanile renovation

The Verdin Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, is hard at work renovating the University of Northern Iowa's most iconic landmark: the Campanile. 

Former UNI football player, wife donate $1 million to UNI-Dome renovation

A member of the powerhouse early-1990s Panther football team has pledged a seven-figure gift to renew the UNI-Dome for the next generation. 

UNI JPEC student making handmade ceramics for ‘Our Tomorrow’ campaign

Anna Gilbreath thought it was a joke at first. She was staring at an email from the University of Northern Iowa’s UNI Foundation asking if she, under her handmade ceramics business Anna Grace Creates, could make 275 mugs and 50 planters with branding for the “Our Tomorrow” fundraising campaign. She excitedly responded yes.

UNI focuses Giving Tuesday initiatives on student access and success

This Giving Tuesday, the University of Northern Iowa is harnessing the generosity of alumni and friends to support accessible education. 

UNI Director of Athletics David Harris details UNI-Dome renovations on The Steele Report

UNI Director of Athletics David Harris is featured on The Steele Report to share the plans and fundraising underway to improve the UNI-Dome.  The episode was broadcast on Sunday, November 20, 2022.