Athletics Stories & News

Panther women’s basketball named to WBCA Academic Top-25

The UNI women's basketball team tied for the sixth highest team GPA among Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) members during the 2023-24 season.

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.

Olivia Chambers named to Team USA for 2024 Paris Paralympics

Olivia Chambers became the first UNI swimmer in school history to be named to the United States team for the Paralympic Games on Sunday.

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.

Olivia Chambers named 2024 MVC Most Courageous Award winner

Chambers' selection marks the second consecutive year a Panther student-athlete has been recognized with the honor following the selection of men's basketball forward Austin Phyfe in 2023.

Samantha Heyer named winner of prestigious 2024 Dr. Charlotte West Scholar-Athlete Award

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Fick family pledges major contribution to UNI-Dome campaign

In honor of the family’s investment, the Ficks will be recognized with a premier named space in the new UNI-Dome facility.

Purple and gold across Iowa: 2024 Panther Caravan

Panthers of all ages gathered together across the state of Iowa for the University of Northern Iowa's 2024 Panther Caravan.

What they're saying about Megan Franklin

The addition of Megan Franklin as UNI's AD is already stirring excitement in the athletics community. Find out what Franklin’s peers have said.