University of Northern Iowa
The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) is a public university in Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States. UNI offers more than 90 majors across five colleges. The fall 2023 total enrollment was 9,021 students.
Former names | Iowa State Normal School (1876–1909) Iowa State Teachers College (1909–1961) State College of Iowa (1961–1967) |
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| Motto | Lux (Latin) |
Motto in English | Light |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | September 6, 1876 |
Parent institution | Iowa Board of Regents |
| Accreditation | HLC |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $163 million (2022) |
| President | Mark Nook |
| Provost | Jose Herrerra |
Academic staff | 639 |
| Students | 9,021 (Fall 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 7,739 |
| Postgraduates | 828 |
| Location | , , United States 42°30′54″N 92°27′38″W |
| Campus | Small city, 900 acres (360 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Northern Iowan |
| Colors | Purple and gold |
| Nickname | Panthers |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | TC Panther (male) & TK Panther (female) |
| Website | www |
The university was initially founded in 1876 as the Iowa State Normal School, with a purpose of training school teachers and educators. The University of Northern Iowa is one of three public universities in Iowa. The Iowa Board of Regents governs these universities as with the University of Northern Iowa.
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