Alumni

Pork Tornadoes posing on stage in front of crowd

UNI alums in The Pork Tornadoes look forward to Homecoming Bash

UNI campus will be overtaken by “beard pop” at this year’s Homecoming Bash when The Pork Tornadoes perform their take on current music hits.
Ralph Ockenfels on football field sidelines

Building a Titan: Ralph Ockenfels on a 34-year NFL career shaped by UNI values

35 years after earning his UNI degree, Ralph Ockenfels is celebrating the culmination of a 34-year career in the NFL, including 26 years with the Titans.
Samantha Kaster operating camera at CNN

From UNI campus videography to cable news

As a senior studio operator, UNI alum Samantha Kaster can say she works on programming for one of the top names in cable news.
Kate Rogers and Jessa Loges

Greek life leads to full-time careers for UNI grads

Jessa Loges and Kate Rogers had such positive experiences in Greek life at UNI that they both began professional careers at the national headquarters of their former sororities.
Brett Meehan feeding a giraffe from the palm of his hand

Adventures at UNI inspired a jet-setting career

Brett Meehan's experiences at the University of Northern Iowa have taken him all across the globe, from South Korea to Kenya.
Rendering of new UNI wrestling training facility

Young Family Foundation’s $400,000 gift leads way on UNI wrestling training facility fundraising

The Young Family Foundation of Waterloo has announced a lead gift of $400,000 toward a new training facility for UNI’s wrestling program.
Jake Manternach on Guaranteed Rate Field

Designing a dream: UNI graduate’s journey to the Chicago White Sox

A love for sports and art converge for UNI alum Jake Manternach in his role as a senior graphic designer for the Chicago White Sox.
Klint Carlson in UNI uniform playing basketball

Here are your UNI connections to the 2024 Summer Olympics

The U.S. Olympic Trials are underway, and several current and former UNI Panthers are hoping to earn their spot to compete in Paris later this summer.