Alumni

The love stories that bring UNI together

Here’s a look at how some real-life connections were made in the heart of the University of Northern Iowa campus!

Students gather UNI history through the memories of alumni

One University of Northern Iowa class spent their fall semester learning about the history of UNI through the memories of some older alumni.

How a UNI degree led Adamari Barranca to Lambeau Field

A business degree from the University of Northern Iowa has taken Adamari Barranca to the Green Bay Packers where she works as a human resources coordinator.

UNI teaching alums recognized with 2025 Yager Exemplary Teaching Award

Matthew McLellan and Emily Borcherding have earned recognition for their service to the education field when they recently received the UNI Dr. Robert E. and Phyllis M. Yager Exemplary Teaching Recognition Award.

Out-of-state student finds home at UNI

As an out-of-state student, Bella Markley has found her passion and her community at the University of Northern Iowa. Find out more about her story!

Lisa Bluder, Ron Steele among honorees at UNI’s 2025 President’s Distinguished Awards Celebration

Lisa Bluder (’83), David Johnson (’15) and Ron Steele will be recognized alongside other outstanding alumni and friends of the University of Northern Iowa during the President’s Distinguished Awards Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

Double the creativity: UNI sisters teach art education together

Sisters Sydney and Paige Hollingshead share an alma mata, an employer and a profession as art educators.

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.