Alumni Stories & News

UNI alum finds success filming for Beyoncé and other celebrities

UNI alum Ben Hagarty has built a successful videography career that has included working with celebrities like Beyoncé, Chris Brown and Alicia Keys.

Four Rose Parade band directors trace roots to UNI

Three bands featured in the annual Rose Parade were led by alumni of the University of Northern Iowa's School of Music.

UNI grad Nicole North found path in the stars at NASA

For one University of Northern Iowa alum, her latest career accomplishment includes working with NASA.

Here’s a look at some of UNI’s Top Stories of 2022

2022 was a fantastic year at the University of Northern Iowa!  Here are some of our favorite stories of the year.

Former UNI Football Player, Wife Donate $1 Million to UNI-Dome Renovation

A member of the powerhouse early-1990s Panther football team has pledged a seven-figure gift to renew the UNI-Dome for the next generation.

PHOTOS: The Verdin Company taking great pride in UNI Campanile renovation

The Verdin Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, is hard at work renovating the University of Northern Iowa's most iconic landmark: the Campanile. 

Former UNI football player, wife donate $1 million to UNI-Dome renovation

A member of the powerhouse early-1990s Panther football team has pledged a seven-figure gift to renew the UNI-Dome for the next generation. 

Meet the fall 2022 Panther grads

It's time to meet the class of fall 2022! Learn more about a few of the newest alums of the University of Northern Iowa.

From student-athlete to CEO, UNI alum builds successful career in health and wellness

UNI alum Shellie Pfohl's successful career in health and wellness is marked by leading two notable nonprofits and working for the Obama administration.

UNI business alum serving as COO of Dubuque-based Kendall Hunt Publishing

When it came time for Chad Chandlee to decide which college to attend, picking the University of Northern Iowa was a no-brainer.  “I loved UNI,” Chandlee said, who is now president and chief operating officer of Kendall Hunt Publishing in Dubuque.