Athletics Stories & News

UNI-Dome renovation receives $1.5 million donation from Elite Casino Resorts

UNI-Dome renovation receives $1.5 million donation from Elite Casino Resorts

Elite Casino Resorts is joining the campaign to renovate the UNI-Dome for the next generation with a $1.5 million investment, the second-largest donation to the project thus far.
Ben Jacobson

Coach Ben Jacobson takes third spot for Missouri Valley Conference’s all-time wins

UNI men’s basketball head coach Ben Jacobson has passed Dana Altman for third on the Missouri Valley Conference's all-time wins list.
UNI-Dome shown above at night

Former UNI Football Player, Wife Donate $1 Million to UNI-Dome Renovation

A member of the powerhouse early-1990s Panther football team has pledged a seven-figure gift to renew the UNI-Dome for the next generation.
Olivia Chambers swimming

Student-athlete Olivia Chambers becomes UNI’s first para-swimming national champion

University of Northern Iowa swimmer Olivia Chambers became UNI’s first-ever para-swimming national champion over the weekend.
UNI Wrestling upsets #3 Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Easy

UNI Wrestling upsets #3 Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Easy

UNI Wrestling upsets #3 Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big EasyNEW ORLEANS — The UNI wrestling team opened with a bang on Monday as the Panthers scored a pair of victories at the Collegiate Duals in Louisiana, including a thrilling 19-13 upset of the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes. 

Former UNI Football Player, Wife Donate $1 Million to UNI-Dome Renovation

Former UNI football player, wife donate $1 million to UNI-Dome renovation

A member of the powerhouse early-1990s Panther football team has pledged a seven-figure gift to renew the UNI-Dome for the next generation. 
Iowa High School Athletic Association pledges support for UNI-Dome renovation

Iowa High School Athletic Association pledges support for UNI-Dome renovation

Iowa High School Athletic Association pledges support for UNI-Dome renovationIn honor of the partnership between the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and the University of Northern Iowa to host the annual high school playoff championships, the IHSAA has pledged an investment in…

Community-driven dedication takes Jamison Whiting from UNI Football to one of the largest law firms in the country

Community-driven dedication takes Jamison Whiting from UNI Football to one of the largest law firms in the country

Jamison Whiting, a corporate attorney at a prestigious Minneapolis law firm, is a positive force in his community, driven by his experience at UNI and a desire to help underrepresented communities.
Professional photo of Dr. Snyder

Athletic Training Program Director helps organize free clinic community partnership

Years ago, Dr. Kelli Snyder sat at an interprofessional education ad hoc committee meeting at Allen College. Little did she know that casually talking about the free clinic run by Allen faculty would flourish into one of the most eye-opening experiences for UNI athletic training graduate students. The free clinic allows athletic training graduate students to serve the Cedar Valley community by treating underserved patients. 

Kurt Warner and Peyton Manning

UNI alum Kurt Warner returns to Hy-Vee on latest episode of “Peyton’s Places”

University of Northern Iowa alum Kurt Warner is featured alongside Peyton Manning in an episode of “Peyton’s Places,” a TV series on ESPN+