University Relations Stories & News

UNI-CUE scholarships help make college possible for four local students

UNI-CUE scholarships help make college possible for four local students

For four local high school students, the road to college just became a bit easier thanks to scholarships from the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE).

Gallagher Bluedorn Announces New Season of Big, Bold, Fun

Gallagher Bluedorn announces new season of big, bold fun

Gallagher Bluedorn Announces New Season of Big, Bold, FunThe Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center is preparing for yet another season of fun with their fall 2022 Artist Series line-up!

UNI designated a Military Spouse Friendly School

UNI designated a Military Spouse Friendly School

UNI designated a Military Spouse Friendly SchoolThe University of Northern Iowa has earned a Military Spouse Friendly School designation for its efforts in creating sustainable and meaningful education paths for military spouses. 

Pete Moris

Pete Moris selected to lead University Relations at UNI

Pete MorisThe University of Northern Iowa has selected Pete Moris to lead University Relations as its next director, pending Board of Regents approval. 

Sally the Salad Robot

UNI Housing & Dining to offer elevated dining experience this fall

Sally the Salad RobotUNI Housing & Dining is elevating the student dining experience this fall with changes coming to the food court in Maucker Union.

An educator works with a high school student

UNI financial literacy program prepares Iowa high schoolers with 21st century skills

An educator works with a high school studentThe University of Northern Iowa is expanding its financial literacy outreach to Iowa high school students and teachers, thanks to the support of several Iowa credit unions and financial institutions, including the Iowa Credit Union Foundation and Transamerica.

Promo poster for B.F.A. exhibit

UNI Gallery of Art to present 'B.F.A. Exhibition'

Promo poster for B.F.A. exhibitCEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will present the spring 2022 B.F.A. Exhibition, which will open with a reception starting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 28 in the Kamerick Art Building South lobby. The exhibition ends on Friday, May 13.

Heather Harbach and her daughters stand in front of a UNI sign

The first in her family to go to college, Heather Harbach is UNI's new VP for Student Life

Heather Harbach and her daughters stand in front of a UNI signAs the first in her family to earn a college degree, Heather Harbach – the new vice president for student life – understands some of the obstacles students can face when embarking on their academic journey.

Robotic Arm

UNI, national partners launch major Industry 4.0 technology initiative

Robotic Arm

A new partnership between the University of Northern Iowa, Youngstown State University and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining will leverage $10 million in first-year funding to increase the number of small-to-midsize enterprises using advanced technologies, bolster critical areas of the defense manufacturing supply chain and create jobs.