UNI Foundation

Building a bolder, brighter tomorrow

The UNI Foundation strengthens the university through building relationships with students, alumni and friends. These relationships develop into donor investment that supports UNI students, faculty and the campus.

The UNI Foundation positions UNI as a premier institution that provides an affordable and engaged education, empowering students and alumni to lead locally and globally.

Two UNI students holding up a sign that says, "Live Purple Give Gold."
Support UNI during our annual day of giving

LPGG is April 16!

When you “Live Purple,” you’re celebrating every moment UNI has shaped — your memories, your mentors, your community. And when you “Give Gold,” you’re powering possibilities for today’s students by supporting the department or program that matters most to you. Every gift helps us reach our goal of 1,876 donors in just 24 hours! 

Early bird challenge: The UNI Alumni Association Board will give $7,000 when 300 donors give through Wednesday, April 15. 


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‌UNI reaches Our Tomorrow goal early, raises goal to $300M

Thanks for rising to the challenge! We have officially surpassed our fundraising goal of $250 million with more than two years remaining in the Our Tomorrow campaign.

Your generosity is transforming lives and has challenged us to envision what is next for Our Tomorrow. As urgent campus needs come into focus, raising the goal has become necessary for a bolder future for the university.

We hope you will join us in raising $300 million by 2026 to chart a bolder, brighter future for UNI.

Learn about the Our Tomorrow campaign


The Impact of Our Tomorrow

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UNI received a $25 million gift, the largest donation in the history of the school, from alum David Wilson, '70.

UNI Campanile and UNI-Dome at sunset

$61.6M has been raised for athletics facilities and programs. Future fundraising will renovate the UNI-Dome and create a new Wrestling Training Facility.

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Over $89.9 million has been raised for student scholarships. 467 new scholarships and 283 new endowments have been created.