Alumni Stories & News

UNI alums, staff honored in Courier’s 2023 “20 Under 40”

The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier announced its 2023 “20 Under 40” class. Among these honored members of the Cedar Valley are more than a dozen UNI alumni.

Gary, '62, and Myrna Floyd, '63, have taught for over 30 years and funded over 90 scholarships

Gary, '62, and Myrna Floyd, '63, have taught for over 30 years and funded over 90 scholarships.

UNI to house papers of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, announces endowed professorship

The University of Northern Iowa is proud to announce two historic gifts to the institution from Senator and Mrs. Chuck Grassley.

UNI “Academic Heisman” finalist named partner of international law firm

Mahoney double-majored in economics and English at the University of Northern Iowa. He also played football for the Panthers.

Phillips family pledges major gift to UNI-Dome campaign

A $300,000 gift from Zac and Sara Phillips of Denver, Colorado, will help build the next generation UNI-Dome for the Cedar Valley.

University of Northern Iowa offers Free Graduate Application Week

Use code GRD24 from December 3-10, 2023 on the UNI admissions website.

UNI recognizes 2023 Distinguished Alumni

Notable graduates and loyal supporters were recognized at the annual Distinguished Awards Celebration, held on Nov. 17, 2023.

UNI’s welcoming environment keeps family coming back for five generations

For one Panther family, the tradition of attending the University of Northern Iowa has endured for five generations and counting.

UNI alum Dr. Kimryn Rathmell picked as next director of National Cancer Institute

Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint UNI alum Dr. Kimryn Rathmell as the next director of the National Cancer Institute.

Iowa Board of Regents approves the first named college at UNI, the David W. Wilson College of Business

The Iowa Board of Regents has formally approved the first named college at the University of Northern Iowa, the David W. Wilson College of Business.