Campus & Community Stories & News

Spring 2025 grads

Meet the spring 2025 Panther grads

All the hard work of our Panther seniors has paid off, as they’ve made it to Commencement time! We are proud of all they’ve accomplished and excited to see where they go in the future. Get to know a few of our graduates!
A sign signals road construction on a city street

Summer construction projects ready to kick off at UNI

Several important projects will get underway following UNI’s spring commencement on May 17.
UNI international student with UNI parent

Making college decisions less stressful: Our tips for families

Here are some common concerns of parents with helpful tips to make the college decision a seamless, stress-free process for your family.
UNI students clean up along highway

UNI students launch Adopt-A-Highway project in honor of late peer

The University of Northern Iowa Veterans Association (UNIVA) and the Health and Family Services Club have joined forces to adopt a local highway, turning a student’s vision into reality and honoring her legacy through community service.
Mark Nook delivering remarks at Board of Regents meeting

President Nook acknowledges higher education challenges during Board of Regents meeting

President Nook expressed gratitude for faculty and staff during the Iowa Board of Regents meeting on April 24, recognizing their continued dedication to supporting students amid ongoing change in higher education. 
Children playing on a playground.

National Program for Playground Safety celebrates 30 years at UNI

Over the past 30 years, the National Program for Playground Safety has grown from a small initiative at the University of Northern Iowa into an internationally recognized leader in playground safety.
Briella Curtis and ZaKiyah Timmons-Crear with their awards

UNI honors recipients of 2025 Student Leadership Awards

The University of Northern Iowa celebrated student achievement and service during its annual Student Leadership Awards ceremony, held Tuesday, April 15.
Battery-powered mowers lined up on campus.

UNI grounds crew sees benefits in shift to battery-powered equipment

The University of Northern Iowa is using more electric-powered equipment, and seeing several benefits including less noise, lower costs and safety.
Student cleaning up trash on UNI campus with purple bag

Take the purple bag challenge this Earth Day

‌UNI Facilities Management is teaming up with the Iowa Waste Reduction Center, the Student Sustainability Advisory Board, and students in the Introduction to Environmental Earth Science class to launch a new Earth Day initiative: the Purple Bag Challenge.
Memorandum of understanding signing between UNI and Assumption University

UNI and Assumption University of Thailand launch 2+2 business degree partnership

A delegation from Assumption University in Bangkok, Thailand, is visiting the University of Northern Iowa this week to officially begin a new partnership with the Wilson College of Business.