Alumni Stories & News

Andrew Morse

Andrew Morse to depart UNI for Central Washington University

Andrew Morse is departing the senior leadership team at the University of Northern Iowa, his alma mater, to serve as Chief of Staff at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Wash. 
Aaron Wiese

Hy-Vee names UNI alum as new CEO

Hy-Vee Chairman and CEO Randy Edeker has named Aaron Wiese, who studied political science at UNI, as Hy-Vee’s next CEO, effective Oct. 1, 2022.
Nickole Dillard

UNI alum pays it forward to next generation with work as director of Educational Opportunity Center

Nickole DillardIf you ask Nickole Dillard why she is so passionate about the work TRIO programs at University of Northern Iowa Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE) do, she’d tell you, “I am TRIO.”

Christine Deam (left) with oldest son Chase, youngest son Christian and husband Matt.

‘Never too late’: After 20 years of delay, 46-year-old UNI graduate earns long-desired degree

Christine Deam with oldest son Chase, youngest son Christian,and husband Matt. For 20 years, thoughts of returning to college and finishing her bachelor’s degree have lived in the back of Christine Deam’s brain, quietly reminding her of goals left unfinished.

UNI Kamerick Building

UNI Gallery of Art to feature day of music and artwork by female creators

UNI Kamerick Building

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art is hosting a day of art and music from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 24, 2022.

Chris stark

Reaching for the stars: the UNI alum and astrophysicist behind James Webb Space Telescope launch

The farthest reaches of the final frontier are about to be photographed, thanks in part to a UNI physics alum.
Amy Nielsen

UNI professor who was a first-generation college student distinguishes herself as emerging leader

UNI Professor of Special Education Amy Nielsen will be one of 36 faculty members from across the country in this year's Emerging Leaders Program cohort.
Russel Karim on Times Square jumbotron

From the JPEC to the Times Square jumbotron: one UNI alum’s journey to success in entrepreneurship

UNI graduate and former John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center resident Russel Karim has made it big time — on the Times Square jumbotron in New York City.
Teacher in front of line of students

Why becoming a teacher could be the best decision you ever make

At UNI, we believe choosing to become a teacher could be your best decision yet. Hear from our teacher alumni on why they're happy they made the decision.
John R. Dinger

Ambassador John R. Dinger to receive honorary degree from the University of Northern Iowa

John R. DingerThe University of Northern Iowa will present Ambassador John R. Dinger with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during the spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2022.