UNI Foundation Stories & News

UNI leaders recognized at 2023 Women of Persimmon

Three women making a difference at UNI were recognized this week by the YWCA Black Hawk County’s Women of Persimmon awards banquet in Cedar Falls. 

Newly-restored Campanile bells return to UNI on May 1

The Campanile, one of the University of Northern Iowa’s most iconic structures, will soon ring out with a newly restored set of bells.

Thanks for making #LivePurpleGiveGold an incredible success!

Thanks to all of your incredible support, you made #LivePurpleGiveGold 2023 better than ever!

Students experience breathtaking sights of Iceland during study abroad

 For 17 UNI students, winter break offered an escape to one of the most interesting and beautiful countries in the world - Iceland.

University of Northern Iowa’s Our Tomorrow campaign surpasses $200 million raised

An outpouring of philanthropic support from donors has pushed UNI's Our Tomorrow campaign closer to the goal of raising $250 million by 2026. 

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.