Alumni Association Stories & News

Jake Schaefer

Renewing workplace culture

Jake Schaefer, ’01, ’08, builds on his UNI education to transform mental health counseling and leadership coaching, helping individuals and organizations thrive.
Bikers on RAGBRAI including one woman wearing a UNI jersey

RAGBRAI is coming to Cedar Falls this summer - here’s how UNI will be involved

Cedar Falls is getting ready to welcome thousands of RAGBRAI bicyclists, support teams and fans who will make their way into town this summer.
Students at Homecoming bash

UNI announces 2025 Homecoming theme “Panthers Through Time”

The theme pays homage to UNI’s storied past, drawing inspiration from the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration, which will officially launch during Homecoming week.
Tom Nordstrom  holding his award, alongside his wife, Art Cox and Brett Olsen

Des Moines UNI Real Estate Alumni Reception honors Thomas Nordstrom, program growth

The Wilson College of Business awarded Tom Nordstrom the inaugural Arthur T. Cox Real Estate Champion Award at the second annual UNI Real Estate Alumni Reception and Award Presentation, held Thursday, April 24, at the DMACC Urban Campus.
Nicole Roder

UNI-trained principal earns Iowa Principal of the Year recognition

Given the esteemed reputation of UNI teacher education, it’s no surprise this year’s Iowa Principal of the Year, Nicole Roder, is a UNI graduate.
Mike Schreurs

UNI grad built a successful marketing firm from the ground up

Mike Schreurs started out as a UNI student in the 60s. Today, he retires from the roles of chairman and chief strategist of Strategic America, the successful marketing firm he built from the ground up.
Kip Elliot, executive vice president for the Minnesota Twins.

Accounting careers in the wide world of sports

The sports industry's projected future expansion, over four times the expected growth rate of S&P 500 companies, provides plenty of job opportunities for accounting professionals.
Isaac Campbell

UNI welcomes Isaac Campbell, artist and alum, for Hearst Lecture

The University of Northern Iowa Department of Communication and Media will host guest speaker Isaac Campbell, UNI alum and nationally-known artist, as part of the Hearst Lecture Series.
Elizabeth Rench in front of sign that says Irbid

Making a global impact as a UNI-educated TESOL teacher

A TESOL/French teaching degree from UNI helped pave the road to international teaching for alum Elizabeth Rench.
Kristi Mindrup

UNI grad trailblazes as first female president at Western Illinois University

Kristi Mindrup's passion for higher education started at the University of Northern Iowa. Now she's a university president.