Athletics Stories & News

Hannah Pratt works on butter Kurt Warner

You butter believe it! Kurt Warner sculpted with butter for 2023 Iowa State Fair

We got a sneak preview of the Kurt Warner butter statue that will accompany the Butter Cow at this year's Iowa State Fair!  Its sculptor, Sarah Pratt, is a 1999 UNI graduate while her daughters and apprentices are current UNI students.
UNI Panther head

UNI Athletics unveils 2023 Hall of Fame Class

UNI Athletics will celebrate the careers and accomplishments of six individuals and one team as it announced the members of its 2023 Hall of Fame induction class.
UNI 125 football 1895/2023

UNI football to celebrate 125th season throughout 2023 campaign

UNI football will celebrate a special milestone year in 2023 as it commemorates 125 seasons of play on the gridiron with a pair of special ticket deals.
David Harris

David Harris named chair of NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee

UNI Director of Athletics David Harris has been named the chair of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Oversight Committee.
Kurt Warner with microphone

Butter sculpture of Kurt Warner to appear at Iowa State Fair

Kurt Warner will soon have a likeness made in butter alongside the iconic Butter Cow at the Iowa State Fair.
Jackson Twait on American Ninja Warrior

From UNI to Ninja U and TV’s “American Ninja Warrior”

Many of the athletes featured on "American Ninja Warrior" have something in common: they train at Ninja U, which is owned and operated by two UNI alums.
Brittni Donaldson with a basketball

UNI alum Brittni Donaldson becomes first female coach in Atlanta Hawks history

UNI women’s basketball alum Brittni Donaldson has been hired as an assistant coach with the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks.
Nick Nurse

UNI alum Nick Nurse named head coach of Philadelphia 76ers

Former UNI men’s basketball guard Nick Nurse was announced as the head coach of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers on June 1, 2023.
Individual Studies: Sports Administration Bachelor of Arts

UNI offers sports administration through Individual Studies bachelor’s degree program

The University of Northern Iowa is announcing a new Individual Studies: Sports Administration BA, available starting August 2023.
Deb Vangellow

UNI alum Deb Vangellow honored by LPGA for giving back to the sport of golf

University of Northern Iowa alum Deb Vangellow has been named the recipient of the 2023 Nancy Lopez Golf Achievement Award.