Alumni Association Stories & News

Distinguished Awards Celebration honors notable UNI alumni and friends

University of Northern Iowa President Mark A. Nook, the UNI Alumni Association and the UNI Foundation will honor alumni and friends of the university at the President’s Distinguished Awards Celebration, on Friday, November 4.

UNI-Dome renovation receives $5 million gift from alum Marilyn Bohl

The campaign to transform the UNI-Dome for the next generation has received a major lift thanks to the largest private gift in UNI Athletics' history.

Kurt and Brenda Warner to serve as VIPs of UNI Homecoming Parade

Kurt and Brenda Warner will be returning to Cedar Falls to serve as the VIPs of the UNI Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Couple Finds Creative Ways to Amplify Their Impact

There comes a time in our lives when we are given the chance to take a step back and reflect on the early experiences that shaped us. For Rod and Heidi Foster, their time at UNI was one of those pivotal moments.

Scholarship honors alum's legacy

Following her death in 2019, a memorial fund was established in memory of Micalla "KK" Rettinger.

George Floyd fund established to educate UNI community

The Mordens established a fund in memory of George Floyd at their alma mater was a way to make a difference.