Alumni Stories & News

Coach Lisa Bluder recalls her time as a UNI student-athlete

Long before she was a Hawkeye, Lisa Bluder was a Panther who spent her college days hanging out with friends in Campbell Hall.

UNI recognizes 2023 GOLD and Bold recipients

Congratulations to the 2023 recipients of the UNI GOLD and Bold awards, Daniel Laudick, Nicole North and Jessica Mwanza.

Alumni Couple Invest in Future Teachers Through Scholarship

Alumni couple invest in future teachers through scholarship.

Fast Forward at UNI ignites interest in digital media careers

Nearly every year since 2005, UNI graduates have given back to the next generation of media professionals by being a part of Fast Forward Digital Media Workshop.

Two Iowa teachers recognized with UNI’s Yager Exemplary Teaching Award

Two Iowa teachers earned recognition for their service to the field with recent awards from the University of Northern Iowa.

UNI Department of Communication and Media inducts inaugural Hall of Fame honorees

UNI’s Department of Communication and Media has inducted the first members into its Hall of Fame, welcoming Pat Blank and Bob Dorr.

Zach Lillquist chronicles the life of a UNI-educated teacher on TikTok

Zach Lillquist is a UNI-educated teacher who has amassed an impressive 110,000+ followers on TikTok where he showcases the highs and lows of the profession.

UNI tradition runs deep for Schneeberger family of educators

For students who attend the Clinton School District, chances are they’ve had, or will have, at least one of four UNI-educated siblings as a teacher. 

Building the UNI tomorrow needs

In October 2022, the university publicly launched Our Tomorrow: The Campaign for UNI, a comprehensive fundraising campaign seeking to raise $250 million to support student access and success, engaged learning, academic programs and faculty, and iconic spaces.

Announcement remarks: David Wilson on his historic $25 million donation to UNI

At an event announcing a historic $25 million donation to the University of Northern Iowa, David Wilson delivered these remarks to the Panther community.