Alumni Stories & News

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.
Isaac Campbell

UNI welcomes Isaac Campbell, artist and alum, for Hearst Lecture

The University of Northern Iowa Department of Communication and Media will host guest speaker Isaac Campbell, UNI alum and nationally-known artist, as part of the Hearst Lecture Series.
Elizabeth Rench in front of sign that says Irbid

Making a global impact as a UNI-educated TESOL teacher

A TESOL/French teaching degree from UNI helped pave the road to international teaching for alum Elizabeth Rench.
Kristi Mindrup

UNI grad trailblazes as first female president at Western Illinois University

Kristi Mindrup's passion for higher education started at the University of Northern Iowa. Now she's a university president.