Alumni

Nickole Dillard

UNI alum pays it forward to next generation with work as director of Educational Opportunity Center

If you ask Nickole Dillard why she is so passionate about the work TRIO programs at University of Northern Iowa Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE) do, she’d tell you, “I am TRIO.”
Chris stark

Reaching for the stars: the UNI alum and astrophysicist behind James Webb Space Telescope launch

The farthest reaches of the final frontier are about to be photographed, thanks in part to a UNI physics alum.
Russel Karim on Times Square jumbotron

From the JPEC to the Times Square jumbotron: one UNI alum’s journey to success in entrepreneurship

UNI graduate and former John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center resident Russel Karim has made it big time — on the Times Square jumbotron in New York City.
John R. Dinger

Ambassador John R. Dinger to receive honorary degree from the University of Northern Iowa

The University of Northern Iowa will present Ambassador John R. Dinger with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during the spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2022. 
Megan Stull

Passionate UNI student affairs alumni wins service award

Megan Stull is the recipient of the 2021 Alumni Service Award. Stull served on the UNI Alumni Board of Directors for a decade, acting as both vice chair and chair of the board. The Alumni Service Award recognizes UNI alumni who have shown long and continuous service to the university and their community. Stull currently serves as the administrative assistant to UNI Vice President of University Advancement Jim Jermier.  
Spring 2022 grads

Meet the Spring 2022 Panther grads

It's time to celebrate our Spring 2022 graduating seniors! Meet the next generation of Panther alumni.
Panther Caravan

Panther Caravan returns to connect alumni and celebrate Panther athletics

The University of Northern Iowa’s Panther Caravan will be traveling around Iowa to connect with alumni and Panther fans May 9-12. 
Trevor Penning

UNI alum makes history as first-round NFL draft pick

Trevor Penning ('21) has made history as the first player from the University of Northern Iowa to be selected in the first round of the NFL draft.