Alumni Stories & News

Mark Farley closes illustrious career at UNI

Mark Farley closes illustrious career at UNI

After 24 seasons as head coach of the Panthers, Mark Farley, ’86, ended his UNI Football career with a triumphant 41-34 win over Indiana State in the UNI-Dome on November 23.
A bold new era for Panther athletics

A bold new era for Panther athletics

Megan Franklin unveiled a bold vision she titled the “Legacy Era” of Panther Athletics which will be defined by athletic excellence, academic achievement and stronger community ties — building brighter tomorrows not just for our student-athletes, but for the entire Panther family.
Purple and golden

Purple and golden

UNI student and service animal capture hearts across the nation
Student section at UNI Panther game

Building a legacy

Starting this fall, the University of Northern Iowa will celebrate its sesquicentennial anniversary, marking a century and a half of transformation and impact. This milestone is a special opportunity to share the UNI story – a story created by the thousands of students, faculty and staff, graduates and friends who have passed by the Campanile.
Paving the future

Paving the future

UNI nursing students taking pride in their studies
Illustration of UNI historical photos and yearbook

UNI turns 150

Starting this fall, the University of Northern Iowa will celebrate its sesquicentennial anniversary, marking a century and a half of transformation and impact. This milestone is a special opportunity to share the UNI story – a story created by the thousands of students, faculty and staff, graduates and friends who have passed by the Campanile.
Nicole Roder

UNI-trained principal earns Iowa Principal of the Year recognition

Given the esteemed reputation of UNI teacher education, it’s no surprise this year’s Iowa Principal of the Year, Nicole Roder, is a UNI graduate.
Mike Schreurs

UNI grad built a successful marketing firm from the ground up

Mike Schreurs started out as a UNI student in the 60s. Today, he retires from the roles of chairman and chief strategist of Strategic America, the successful marketing firm he built from the ground up.
UNI Homecoming parade

2025 UNI Homecoming Week set for Sept. 28-Oct. 4

UNI Homecoming Week is a chance for current students, alumni, faculty, staff, fans and community members to come together to celebrate everything that it means to be a Panther. 
Kip Elliot, executive vice president for the Minnesota Twins.

Accounting careers in the wide world of sports

The sports industry's projected future expansion, over four times the expected growth rate of S&P 500 companies, provides plenty of job opportunities for accounting professionals.