Alumni Stories & News

UNI Alum Dr. Kimryn Rathmell recognized for incredible contributions in kidney cancer research

UNI Alum Dr. Kimryn Rathmell recognized for incredible contributions in kidney cancer research

University of Northern Iowa alum Dr. Kimryn Rathmell (‘91) was elected this year to membership in the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), a prestigious, non-governmental organization that advises the nation and the world on important aspects of medical science, health care and public health.
Brian Becker

Waterloo native and UNI alum Brian Becker promoted to CEO of RSM US

In September, UNI alum Brian Becker became the CEO and managing partner of RSM US, one of country's largest tax, audit and consulting firms.
Adam Amdor

UNI welcomes Adam Amdor to University Relations team as Assistant Director of Communications

​The University of Northern Iowa announced today that Adam Amdor will join the University Relations department as Assistant Director of Communications. 
Kurt Warner and President Nook

What a fabulous week at UNI!

The University of Northern Iowa's Homecoming Week and Our Tomorrow campaign kickoff are still the talk of the town. 
Campanile

University of Northern Iowa launches $250 Million Our Tomorrow fundraising campaign

The University of Northern Iowa is officially launching Our Tomorrow: The Campaign for UNI with a campus celebration Friday evening during Homecoming.
Kurt Warner and family

Kurt and Brenda Warner to serve as VIPs of UNI Homecoming Parade

Kurt and Brenda Warner will be returning to Cedar Falls to serve as the VIPs of the UNI Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 8.
Ron Steele, Leslie Prideaux, Hillery Oberle, and President Mark A. Nook

UNI, President Nook to be featured on Sunday’s Steele Report on KWWL-TV

Tune into the Steele Report on KWWL-TV on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. to learn more about UNI's Our Tomorrow Campaign that will formally kick off next week.
Homecoming parade

UNI prepares for grooviest Homecoming yet

UNI's Homecoming celebration is just around the corner. With the theme of That ‘70s Hoco, this Homecoming is bound to be our grooviest one yet!
Generous alum gift creates new UNI-CUE scholarship for UNI students

Generous alum gift creates new UNI-CUE scholarship for UNI students

Generous alum gift creates new UNI-CUE scholarship for UNI students

Paying for college just got easier for three University of Northern Iowa students, thanks to a new scholarship that was created as the result of a generous gift from a UNI alum.

Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center

Black Student Union celebrates 50 years on UNI campus

On the group's 50th anniversary, UNI's Black Student Union is taking the time to reflect, celebrate progress and look ahead to a bright future.