Alumni

UNI alum’s Butter Cow headed to the Smithsonian

One UNI family’s artwork — the iconic Iowa State Fair Butter Cow — is going all the way to the Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. 

A tradition that runs deep: Alum shares special bond with UNI wrestling program

Alum Julie Stoll shares a special bond with UNI wrestling program. Julie Stoll’s connection to Panther wrestling spans decades — first as a young fan in the stands, then as a student assistant working alongside coaches and athletes, and now as a donor supporting the program’s future.

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.