Alumni Stories & News

Third-grade teachers at Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District wearing UNI shirts

Meet the seven Panthers teaching third grade in the same district

The seven teachers that comprise the third-grade team in the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District share a special bond as UNI alums.
Samantha Kaster operating camera at CNN

From UNI campus videography to cable news

As a senior studio operator, UNI alum Samantha Kaster can say she works on programming for one of the top names in cable news.
Elena Diane Curris

UNI Gallery of Art to present the 2024 Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition

The UNI Gallery of Art will present “Alumni Spotlight: Diverse Perspectives in Graphic Design” for this year’s Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition.
Cole Wilkin in Caterpillar uniform

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.
43rd Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert - Welcome Home - Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Gallagher Bluedorn

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.
Olivia Chambers wearing gold medal at medal ceremony

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.
Kate Rogers and Jessa Loges

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 at a concert

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.
Brett Meehan feeding a giraffe from the palm of his hand

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.
Rendering of new UNI wrestling training facility

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.