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TC, TK and President Nook holding giant check for $8,331.10

“Baddest Cats” gives more than $8,300 back to UNI students

UNI can proudly announce $8,331.10 has been added to the general scholarship fund thanks to purchasing the inaugural design of TC’s Tee.
Student shopping at the Panther Pantry

Panther Pantry recognized with student leadership award

The success of the Panther Pantry has earned the Presidents’ Student Leadership Award from the Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact.
David Warrington in a suit on the court at the women's Final Four

Broadcasting opportunities at UNI led David Warrington to the women’s Final Four

While millions with Caitlin Clark fever set record-breaking viewership watching from home, UNI alum David Warrington was in the center of the action.
Emily Clouser, Noah Hackbart and Diamond Roundtree with their Lux Service Awards

University of Northern Iowa announces 2024 Lux Service Award winners

The University of Northern Iowa announced the three recipients of the 2024 Lux Service Awards at its annual Student Leadership Awards ceremony.
Begeman Hall

UNI physics faculty awarded millions to research of biomanufacturing, quantum computers and materials engineering

UNI physics faculty have been awarded three National Science Foundation (NSF) and one Department of Energy (DOE) research grants.
Parker Keckeisen in Iowa Capitol

Iowa legislature recognizes NCAA champion Parker Keckeisen

Iowa lawmakers took a break from regular business to recognize UNI’s Parker Keckeisen, who secured the NCAA wrestling championship at 184 lbs. last month.
Parker Keckeisen wrestles Oklahoma State's Dustin Plott to win the 184 lbs national championship. Photo by Allyson Schwab

Parker Keckeisen wins NCAA wrestling title to conclude perfect season

He's UNI's first undefeated national champion in more than sixty years.
STEM Festival in UNI-DOME

A week of STEM excitement unfolds at UNI

This week at the University of Northern Iowa is a special one for STEM education, with two big events coming to campus.
Matt Getz

UNI business grad leads Iowa’s newest pro hockey team

As president of the Heartlanders, Matt Getz is responsible for running a multi-million dollar organization. He uses skills learned as a UNI student to do it.
Official lifting Parker Keckeisen's hand in victory

Keckeisen named Most Outstanding Wrestler at Big 12 Championships

Parker Keckeisen was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the 2024 Big 12 Championships, the first Panther to earn the honor since UNI joined the conference in 2018.