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UNI staff and student vaccination clinics will be held in the West Gym, Tuesday, April 13 through Friday, April 16.

UNI to host vaccination clinics

April 12, 2021
This graphic depicts the rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

COVID-19 on campus: numbers drop

April 12, 2021

Cedar Falls renews mask mandate through mid-May; Nook supports extension

April 8, 2021
This graphic depicts the rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

COVID-19 on campus: positivity rate rises again

April 5, 2021
Mike Henney stands next to one of the 250 pound bearings to be installed.

McCollum mechanical issues cancel class

March 29, 2021
This graphic depicts the positivity rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

COVID-19 on campus: numbers spike again

March 29, 2021
This graphic depicts the positivity rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

COVID-19 on campus: rate, cases fall

March 22, 2021
In-person classes were cancelled once again on Monday due to a winter storm warning for extreme weather conditions.

Extreme weather leads to reduced operations

March 18, 2021
This graphic depicts the positivity rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

COVID-19 on campus: positivity and cases double; Regents lift travel ban

March 15, 2021
Students took to the WRC's boulder wall to compete in UNI Outdoors'

UNI Outdoor’s hosts “Boulder Bash”

March 15, 2021
UNI plans to shift back to in-person classes starting fall 2021.

Las clases del otoño de 2021 regresarán al formato en persona

March 11, 2021
As parts of the UNI-Dome roof reach the end of their useful life, there are plans to replace the fabric.

UNI-Dome roof to be replaced

March 11, 2021

A note from the News Editor: The NI wants YOU!

March 11, 2021
UNI plans to shift back to in-person classes starting fall 2021.

Fall classes return to in-person

March 8, 2021
With no spring break, some UNI students are feeling the strain of a condensed semester and wishing for

Instructional break at Iowa, not UNI

March 8, 2021
This graphic depicts the positivity rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

COVID-19 on campus: low rates hold steady

March 8, 2021
Unlike the CARES Act, students do not need to apply for CRRSAA as funds are to be distributed based off of need.

CRRSAA funds to be distributed soon

March 1, 2021
This graphic depicts the positivity rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

COVID-19 on campus: slight increase

March 1, 2021
Samantha Bennett and running mate Alisanne Struck have been elected as NISG president and vice president for the 2021-2022 school year.

NISG election results announced

February 25, 2021

En medio de acusaciones de acoso, Butt se retira de la elección de NISG

February 24, 2021
This graphic depicts the positivity rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

COVID-19 on campus: rates constant

February 22, 2021
NISG presidential candidates: Bennett and Struck

NISG presidential candidates: Bennett and Struck

February 18, 2021
A stretch of subzero temperatures coupled with bitterly cold windchills caused the cancellation of in-person classes for the third time this spring.

Cold temps cancel classes, close campus

February 18, 2021
Candidates Muhammad Shamir Butt and Bilal Hussain join the NISG presidential and vice-presidential race.

NISG presidential candidates: Butt and Hussain

February 18, 2021
Virtual commencement yields petition

Virtual commencement yields petition

February 15, 2021
COVID-19 on campus: slight increase

COVID-19 on campus: slight increase

February 15, 2021
Después de dos años de investigación y trabajo. UNI presenta su nueva identidad visual que incluye nuevos logotipos, una página web actualizado y ligeros ajustes de color.

UNI revela logotipo nuevo y cambio de marca

February 11, 2021
The 2021 Spring Career Fair Guide

How to navigate a Virtual Career Fair in 2021

February 11, 2021
Icicles lean sideways after Thursday's blizzard-like conditions cancel in-person classes once again.

Blizzard conditions cancel classes

February 8, 2021
This graphic depicts the positivity rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

COVID-19 on campus: little change in rates, Reynolds lifts restrictions

February 8, 2021

COVID-19 updates: U.K. variant in Iowa, winter masking tips

February 4, 2021

UNI will receive additional COVID-19 relief funding

February 4, 2021
This graphic depicts the positivity rate on campus as well as other statistics regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 on campus: low positivity, case counts to start spring semester

February 1, 2021
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[PHOTO] Snow day starts spring semester

January 28, 2021

NI en Español: ¡Bienvenidos!

January 28, 2021
Elle Boeding, current NISG president.

NISG seeks new vice president

January 28, 2021
After pushing back against a mask mandate since March, Governor Kim Reynolds implements mandate through Dec. 10.

Reynolds implements mask mandate

November 19, 2020
Students gear up for winter term online classes and make other plans for the extended winter break.

Students plan for a long winter break

November 19, 2020
This graphic depicts the positivity rate on campus as well as other statistics regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 on campus: slight decline

November 16, 2020
Although Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds recently tightened restrictions for youth and high school sporting events, the UNI-Dome will still host the IHSSA football semifinals and finals as planned prior to the proclamation.

UNI to host IHSAA games as planned

November 12, 2020
Rod Library is holding an exhibit showcasing the 1918 influenza pandemic. The exhibit will run until Friday, November 20.

Bringing pandemics to life across all generations

November 12, 2020
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and President-elect Joe Biden triumphantly raise their hands after declaring victory on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Biden wins election, UNI reacts

November 9, 2020
This graphic depicts the COVID-19 positivity rate on the UNI campus as well as other statistics regarding the pandemic in Black Hawk County.

COVID-19 on campus: numbers increase

November 9, 2020
This week, a Test Iowa site for COVID-19 testing will open at the UNI Student Health Center.

UNI campus to host Test Iowa site

November 9, 2020
Students attend a socially distanced in-person class in the Maucker Union Ballroom. Next semester classes will offer a similar mix of online, in-person and hybrid courses as students experienced during fall 2020.

Spring classes to follow fall pattern, increase distancing

November 5, 2020
This graphic depicts the COVID-19 positivity rate on the UNI campus as well as other statistics regarding the pandemic in Black Hawk County.

COVID-19 on campus: continued rise

November 2, 2020
Citizens participate in early voting in the UNI-Dome, which was held Oct. 6-10. Nov. 3 is Election Day and UNI campus community members still have several options to cast their ballots in the 20202 election.

Election Day: Where, how to vote

November 2, 2020
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