Alumni

A UNI teaching major took this student around the world

Tatiana Schaapherder’s UNI journey toward an art education degree spanned four continents — and she wouldn’t have had it any other way.

UNI-trained principal earns Iowa Principal of the Year recognition

Given the esteemed reputation of UNI teacher education, it’s no surprise this year’s Iowa Principal of the Year, Nicole Roder, is a UNI graduate.

UNI grad built a successful marketing firm from the ground up

Mike Schreurs started out as a UNI student in the 60s. Today, he retires from the roles of chairman and chief strategist of Strategic America, the successful marketing firm he built from the ground up.

Accounting careers in the wide world of sports

The sports industry's projected future expansion, over four times the expected growth rate of S&P 500 companies, provides plenty of job opportunities for accounting professionals.

Making a global impact as a UNI-educated TESOL teacher

A TESOL/French teaching degree from UNI helped pave the road to international teaching for alum Elizabeth Rench.

UNI grad trailblazes as first female president at Western Illinois University

Kristi Mindrup's passion for higher education started at the University of Northern Iowa. Now she's a university president.

Public service, history and a new chapter for Black Hawk County auditor Grant Veeder

After 43 years in public service, UNI alum and Black Hawk County auditor Grant Veeder is headed for retirement and ready to start a new chapter.

Distinguished Awards Celebration honors notable UNI alumni and friends

University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook, the UNI Alumni Association and the UNI Foundation honored alumni and friends of the university Friday, November 22 at the President’s Distinguished Awards Celebration. The annual award ceremony included the UNI Alumni Association’s Heritage Honours Awards and the President’s Philanthropy Awards presented by the UNI Foundation.