Alumni

UNI alums, staff honored in Courier’s 2023 “20 Under 40”

The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier announced its 2023 “20 Under 40” class. Among these honored members of the Cedar Valley are more than a dozen UNI alumni.

Gary, '62, and Myrna Floyd, '63, have taught for over 30 years and funded over 90 scholarships

Gary, '62, and Myrna Floyd, '63, have taught for over 30 years and funded over 90 scholarships.

UNI to house papers of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, announces endowed professorship

The University of Northern Iowa is proud to announce two historic gifts to the institution from Senator and Mrs. Chuck Grassley.

UNI “Academic Heisman” finalist named partner of international law firm

Mahoney double-majored in economics and English at the University of Northern Iowa. He also played football for the Panthers.

W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, begins work as 17th director of the National Cancer Institute

The 17th director of the National Cancer Institute is University of Northern Iowa alum Dr. Kimryn Rathmell.

UNI recognizes 2023 Distinguished Alumni

Notable graduates and loyal supporters were recognized at the annual Distinguished Awards Celebration, held on Nov. 17, 2023.

UNI’s welcoming environment keeps family coming back for five generations

For one Panther family, the tradition of attending the University of Northern Iowa has endured for five generations and counting.

UNI alum Dr. Kimryn Rathmell picked as next director of National Cancer Institute

Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint UNI alum Dr. Kimryn Rathmell as the next director of the National Cancer Institute.