Athletics Stories & News

UNI alum Deb Vangellow honored by LPGA for giving back to the sport of golf

University of Northern Iowa alum Deb Vangellow has been named the recipient of the 2023 Nancy Lopez Golf Achievement Award.

Panther Caravan brings message of teamwork, leadership to Iowa middle schools

In addition to family-friendly evening events, Panther Caravan also includes outreach to the next generation of Panthers through visits to area schools.

UNI softball celebrates MVC Post Season Awards

Nine Panthers have been named to All-Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) teams while four earned specialty awards for the 2023 season.

UNI alum Trevor Penning preps for second season with New Orleans Saints

Follow our exclusive journey beginning from Trevor's hometown to the University of Northern Iowa, to becoming a first-round draft pick for the New Orleans Saints.

Clear Lake, Iowa probably isn’t the first place that rolls off your tongue when naming hometowns of first-round NFL Draft picks.  In fact, Clear Lake is probably more well known for its place in music history as the home of the Surf Ballroom, the site of Buddy Holly’s final concert in 1959. But make no mistake, Clear Lake is the home to Teresa Penning and her family. And that clan includes the first-ever University of Northern Iowa football player selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, Trevor Penning, who was taken 19th overall by New Orleans in 2022.  Just think...