UNI Alumni Magazine
The University of Northern Iowa is where our tomorrows began. UNI is special. This is the school that shaped who we are today. It’s shaping the current generation of Panthers and will do the same for generations to come.
Your UNI story is an integral part of our tomorrow. Without it, our alma mater would not be what it is today. UNI is stronger because of you. This magazine is full of a new generation of UNI stories shaping our tomorrow – stories that tell of alumni and students making their mark on UNI, our communities and beyond. We don’t need to dream about tomorrow – tomorrow begins now.
In this Issue
Equipping our school leaders for challenging times
Educational leadership faculty and alumni discuss the current state of educational leadership at UNI and at K-12 schools around the state.
Doing well by
doing good
The newly named Wilson College of Business at UNI is ushering in a new era of education thanks to the historic $25 million gift from David W. Wilson.
From UNI to Ninja U & TV's "American Ninja Warrior"
Scott Behrends, 04', and Jacob Pauli, 02', the co-owners of Ninja U, train people to run up walls, hang by their fingertips and race through obstacles.
Strategic plan shapes UNI for tomorrow
The university’s Future Vision and the launch of a new strategic planning process inspired a wave of planning efforts across campus.
Degrees for tomorrow
The University of Northern Iowa continually evaluates how degree offerings can help our graduates stand out in a competitive workforce.
The end of
an era
For nearly a century, the West Gym has had an iconic presence on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
A hub for civic education
The highly-competitive Humanities Connection Grant will make the University of Northern Iowa a leader of civic education in Iowa.
Meet Brian Gabel
Assistant Vice President Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving
President of UNI Alumni Association
Then & Now
UNI Leadership recreates historic 1926 photo
UNI leadership gathered on the morning of Tuesday, May 2, 2023, to recreate a historic photo of the campanile bells taken in 1926.
Keeping up with the residence halls
Each new generation of Panthers puts their own mark on student living. Take a virtual tour of UNI’s dorm rooms today.
Bringing the past to life
The Mainstreet 360° project aims to tell the story of UNI’s campus by using augmented reality technology to overlay historical photos on modern day imagery.
