The love stories that bring UNI together

The love stories that bring UNI together

You already know that attending the University of Northern Iowa can help you find your passion… And for quite a few people, that also includes finding true love – whether a dorm mixer, casual run-in at the dining center or randomly sitting next to each other for a class photo

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

Young couple in Panther Marching Band
Katy McKracken met her husband while she was the featured baton twirler with the Panther Marching Band. What started as a friendship with the drum major blossomed into a romance. Kody proposed on Homecoming game day, right on the drum major podium! 
Couple getting engaged at UNI-Dome

Young engaged couple in PMB gear

Young couple at UNI basketball game
Justin and Stephanie Dahl met at Panther-palooza during freshman orientation playing volleyball! They got married in 2023 and are now expecting our first baby in August.

Young couple on UNI campus in front of the Campanile

Young couple showing ultrasound

Couple in UNI gear
Ethan and Lindsey Hartman met on social media  when Lindsey was first transferring to UNI. Ten years later, they’re married with two children.

Couple with two children

Young couple

Bailey Klinkhammer and Ben Kasemeier met as RAs in Roth and are celebrating three years together. “We owe UNI a lot of love, laughter, learning and bringing us together,” said Bailey. 

Young couple kissing in front of the Campanile
Dylan Nicole and Jess Kray Martin met in 2012 through a UNI student organization. Their 2017 wedding was officiated by fellow Panthers, and they took engagement photos on campus!

Young couple in front of Maucker Union pond

Wedding in front of the Campanile
Stacie Nussbaum met her husband during an English class. They were married in front of the Campanile!
Family with two children
Brady and Amanda Reinert met at UNI in 2006 through Greek life and are about to celebrate 15 years of marriage. “UNI is still one of our favorite places to visit, and we are forever grateful to UNI and Greek life for bringing them together!”
Proposal under the Campanile
Grace Schmidt got engaged in front of the Campanile in Spring 2022!

 

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