"Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence."

Abigail Adams

Why are UNI students jumping for joy? Because they now have access to more than 250 new scholarships thanks to the generosity of our alumni and friends. The Imagine the Impact campaign focuses on scholarships and program support. Click on the Imagine the Impact image to view the campaign video.

News & Updates April 28, 2011 AEGON/Transamerica Foundation supports UNI Business students October 25, 2010 UNI receives $10 million for scholarships August 19, 2010 Jacobson pledges $11 million to create Literacy Center view all news Donor Stories History research grant honors former professors Thanks to a $5,000 gift from Kevin (’84 History MA) and Deb Boatright, UNI undergraduate history majors can receive support to help meet costs associated with research projects and presentations.That may include expenses such as travel to conduct archival or field research, the costs to prepare presentations, and attendance at academic conferences. [...read more] Alum supports UNI from the ends of the earth It is not unusual for retirees to head south. Paul Jones ’62 has taken that concept to the extreme—all the way to the South Pole. Find out what this retired science teacher is doing in Antarctica. [...read more] Shining Stars: Girls Look Ahead Hello, my name is Raeleta. Most people call me Rae. I am seven years old. I loved going to the Shining Stars Program because it was great for me and my friends. We loved going up to UNI, one of the best places ever. Some of my friends thought that those buildings (dorms) were prison living places. We learned that they were dorms. So now, I can't wait to grow up, go to UNI and live in one of those dorms and not a prison building. I like the way the program helped me learn to like myself better. [...read more] Theatre major faces her fears through acting “Ever since I was in sixth grade, I knew what I wanted to do with my life,” said Kenosha. “Knowing what I was determined to do with my life helped me face my fears…” [...read more] Robert Assink '62 designates bequest to UNI Theatre students Lights, camera, action…a stage set for success for UNI Theatre students If Bob Assink’s life was a stage play, the first scene would be Iowa State Teachers College (now UNI), its characters would include a cast of creative high school students and the script would include words like volunteer, script writer and producer. Bob says, “My career and hobbies have all been made possible because of my college education.” [...read more] Planned gift ensures UNI jazz program stays in full swing "Jazz is America's only truly original art form, and we must keep it alive!" says UNI alum Phil Snyder. [...read more] Professor Emerita Janet Rives makes estate gift Dr. Rives said, "I would like to think that a scholarship recipient would feel both rewarded for past achievements and motivated to continue to study and to learn. I am committed to the notion that learning is the key to a happy life, and I hope that my gift embodies this commitment." [...read more] Great gifts mean great responsibilities "I am forever grateful to the anonymous UNI alumni who were donors to the school. Because they gave back to UNI, I was able to experience a generosity that made a difference in my life." [...read more] Memories Inspire Scholarship for Math and Science For William Poston and Marcia Bottorff, 1961 was a very good year with memorable milestones. These college sweethearts graduated in 1961 from ISTC and married the same year. [...read more] view all stories

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Revised: 1/12/2012