Athletics Stories & News

UNI readies second phase of UNI-Dome renovation

Two years after UNI announced a major capital campaign to renovate the UNI-Dome, the first phase of the project is complete.

Olivia Chambers named 2024 UNI Homecoming parade grand marshal

UNI is proud to announce the grand marshal for the 2024 Homecoming parade will be Paralympic gold medalist and UNI senior Olivia Chambers.

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.

Bob Justis announces retirement as UNI football, men’s basketball public address announcer

After nearly five decades of announcing Panther athletics, Bob Justis is passing the microphone to the next generation.

Rapper Flavor Flav boosts fundraiser for UNI Paralympian’s family

UNI senior Olivia Chambers' road to Paris took an interesting turn when she and her family received support from an unlikely place: rapper Flavor Flav.

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.