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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
UNI President Mark Nook instates the UNI Students for Life.

Students for Life: Nook overturns NISG Court’s decision

October 29, 2020

UNI Students for Life granted status

October 26, 2020
This graphic depicts the positivity rate on campus as well as other statistics regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 on campus: numbers rise

October 26, 2020

Students for Life awaiting president’s verdict

October 26, 2020
Students for Life has asked President Nook to overturn the NISG Supreme Court's decision and allow them to be an organization on campus.

Students for Life appeals to president

October 22, 2020
Dining centers Piazza and Rialto continue to re-evaluate safety procedures while still providing high-quality dining.

Dining Centers continue to adapt

October 19, 2020
This graphic depicts UNI's most recent COVID-19 case count, positivity rate and other pandemic statistics.

COVID-19 on campus: positivity rate increases

October 19, 2020
Students for Life: Court upholds Senate decision

Students for Life: Court upholds Senate decision

October 15, 2020
NISG met virtually for their eleventh regular Senate meeting on Ot. 7, during which a bill requesting approval to form a UNI chapter of the pro-life group Students for Life failed to pass, generating controversy.

Students for Life fails to pass

October 12, 2020
This graphic depicts UNI's COVID-19 positivity rate since the beginning of the semester as well as other statistics regarding COVID-19 on campus.

COVID-19 on campus

October 5, 2020
The parking lot behind Sidecar Coffee and Octopus Bar, previosly a free two-hour lot, now is one of two lots in the College Hill area which requires a fee of $.50 per hour. Changes to College Hill parking went into effect Oct. 1.

College Hill parking changes arrive

October 5, 2020
Students and campus community members seeking a COVID-19 test at the UNI Student Health Center will soon face a fee of $80.

Health Center implements test fee

October 1, 2020
UNI follows IDPH recommendations regarding quarantine of close contact cases if both people wore face coverings during the exposure.

IDPH adjusts quarantine recommendations

October 1, 2020
COVID-19 on campus: Numbers continue to decline

COVID-19 on campus: Numbers continue to decline

September 28, 2020
The UNI Dome has been designated as a voting site for all residents of Black Hawk County. The stadium will be used both for early voting from Oct. 6-8 and general voting on Election Day, Nov. 3.

UNI-Dome to become voting site

September 24, 2020

Local mask mandates: Waterloo extends, Black Hawk County fails to pass

September 24, 2020

COVID-19 on campus: numbers decrease

September 21, 2020
Dance Marathon hosts kickoff event

Dance Marathon hosts kickoff event

September 21, 2020
UNI announces shift to Spring Semester

UNI announces shift to Spring Semester

September 17, 2020
Bars set to reopen earlier than expected

Bars set to reopen earlier than expected

September 17, 2020

UNI announces Spring Schedule

September 14, 2020
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