Alumni

Bonnie Alger conducting

UNI graduate is first female to lead United States Army Chorus

Meet Bonnie Alger, a UNI alum who is the first female Officer in Charge of The United States Army Chorus.
Carney Park

UNI grad plans events for thousands while working in a volcano

One of UNI alum Chris Kasparek’s unconventional workplace is a volcano in Italy — a dormant volcano, that is.
Ben Schmitz

A communications journey from UNI Athletics to the NFL’s Chicago Bears

For UNI alum Ben Schmitz, the road to achieving his dream of working for the NFL may not have been the easiest or shortest. But it’s been worth it.
Hannah Pratt works on butter Kurt Warner

You butter believe it! Kurt Warner sculpted with butter for 2023 Iowa State Fair

We got a sneak preview of the Kurt Warner butter statue that will accompany the Butter Cow at this year's Iowa State Fair!  Its sculptor, Sarah Pratt, is a 1999 UNI graduate while her daughters and apprentices are current UNI students.
UNI Panther head

UNI Athletics unveils 2023 Hall of Fame Class

UNI Athletics will celebrate the careers and accomplishments of six individuals and one team as it announced the members of its 2023 Hall of Fame induction class.
Nina Williams

UNI business alum turned her dream house into full-time career

Waukee may not be the first place that comes to mind for social media influencers — but that's exactly where UNI alum Niña Williams has built her career.
Heather and Rob Knar

28-year-old alum Heather Knar creates endowed STEM scholarship

Heather Knar and her husband Rob dreamed about paying it forward one day, and this year they did.
Kurt Warner with microphone

Butter sculpture of Kurt Warner to appear at Iowa State Fair

Kurt Warner will soon have a likeness made in butter alongside the iconic Butter Cow at the Iowa State Fair.