Alumni Stories & News

People in purple for UNI Homecoming Parade

UNI announces 2026 Homecoming theme “The Future is Purple”

Panthers near and far will gather in Cedar Falls this October to celebrate “The Future is Purple” for the University of Northern Iowa Homecoming.
UNI student-athlete Julian Farber drives through a takedown during a wrestling match

Student-athlete Julian Farber finds a support system in the Wilson College of Business

From NCAA Championship runs to mastering the global supply chain, Julian Farber proves grit built on the wrestling mat creates leaders ready for business and beyond.
Spring 2026 grads

Meet the spring 2026 graduating class

Keep reading to meet a few members of spring 2026 graduation class and make sure you tell them “congrats!” if you see them in person!
Curris Business Building

Wilson College honors distinguished alumni returning to campus

The Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa is proud to announce the selection of several distinguished graduates to participate in the prestigious Alumni in Residence program.
Students in a gym getting

For the love of movement

When you have a passion for movement and enjoy working with kids, becoming a physical education teacher is a dream job. That’s the case for PE teacher and UNI alum Caitlin Schoville and UNI PE major Peyton Major. 
Alexis Munsell

This UNI grad found a path at a major accounting firm immediately after graduation

Alexis Munsell loves living the life of an accountant. It was a dream she realized at the University of Northern Iowa.
Students celebrating Live Purple Give Gold

UNI community celebrates record day of giving during milestone year

The University of Northern Iowa marked a record-setting day of giving as 2,174 donors came together for Live Purple Give Gold, surpassing the goal of 1,876 donors set in honor of the university’s founding year and sesquicentennial celebration.
A professor lecturing to students at ISTC

Teaching through time

UNI's history and future is rooted in the story of American education. Take a look at teacher prep of yesterday and tomorrow.
Snapshots of students through time, a traditions medallion, Sesquicentennial Bell and beanie

The tradition of traditions

From a 1942 student handbook to today, UNI’s rich traditions — both enduring and bygone — continue to shape the Panther experience across generations.
An original score for the "Alma Mater" and a photo of Arnold Grummer directing the Panther Marching Band

The origins of a UNI anthem: Our "Alma Mater"

Since 1950, UNI’s cherished “Alma Mater,” written by neighboring alumni Bill Kloster and Arnold “Arnie” Grummer, has been a musical tradition for the campus community.