Military Science/ROTC Stories & News

Colin and David Spies

A Legacy of Leadership

ROTC Cadet Colin Spies’ commissioning as a second lieutenant marks the continuation of a proud family legacy of military service and leadership, as he follows in the footsteps of his father, retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and fellow UNI alum David Spies.
ROTC cadets during field exercise

Beyond the Uniform

UNI ROTC cadets pursue diverse careers through leadership and service.
Participants of ROTC stair climb in UNI-Dome

UNI ROTC stair climb honors 9/11 first responders

UNI ROTC sponsored 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 10.
UNI President Mark A. Nook speaks.

Nielsen Field House rededicated

The historic Nielsen Field House was rededicated last month in a ceremony that featured Sen. Chuck Grassley, a performance by the Panther Marching Band and a celebration of the value of the two programs that call the field house home - UNI’s Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) and Child Development Center.
UNI student Ariane Hakizamana

Fighting for her goals

Running past bullets and crossing oceans to escape genocide in her home country, Ariane Hakizimana grew up in survival mode. But at UNI, she found a supportive community that helped give her the skills to thrive — and keep fighting for her goal of helping others.