Alumni Stories & News

UNI degree sets supply chain analyst Cole Wilkin apart

At Caterpillar, Cole Wilkin's bachelor’s in supply chain management and business administration from the Wilson College of Business sets him apart.

UNI School of Music to host 43rd Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert

"Welcome Home" will be the theme of the 43rd Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, hosted by the UNI School of Music.

UNI’s Olivia Chambers takes gold at Paralympics

Olivia Chambers enjoyed a historic run in the Paralympic Games, capturing one gold and two silver medals.

Greek life leads to full-time careers for UNI grads

Jessa Loges and Kate Rogers had such positive experiences in Greek life at UNI that they both began professional careers at the national headquarters of their former sororities.

The Pork Tornadoes to play free concert at 2024 UNI Homecoming bash

The Pork Tornadoes will perform the Friday night of homecoming week at 7 p.m. on Lawther Field on central campus.

Adventures at UNI inspired a jet-setting career

Brett Meehan's experiences at the University of Northern Iowa have taken him all across the globe, from South Korea to Kenya.

Young Family Foundation’s $400,000 gift leads way on UNI wrestling training facility fundraising

The Young Family Foundation of Waterloo has announced a lead gift of $400,000 toward a new training facility for UNI’s wrestling program.

Poe family announces major gift to UNI-Dome renovation

A local family of multi-generational UNI graduates have announced a major donation to create a vibrant future for Panther Athletics.

Designing a dream: UNI graduate’s journey to the Chicago White Sox

A love for sports and art converge for UNI alum Jake Manternach in his role as a senior graphic designer for the Chicago White Sox.

Here are your UNI connections to the 2024 Summer Olympics

The U.S. Olympic Trials are underway, and several current and former UNI Panthers are hoping to earn their spot to compete in Paris later this summer.