Athletics Stories & News

UNI grad tees up tournament operations for PGA’s John Deere Classic

At just 27, UNI alum Marshal Lamb has risen through the ranks at the John Deere Classic to become manager of tournament operations.

Iowa legislature recognizes NCAA champion Parker Keckeisen

Iowa lawmakers took a break from regular business to recognize UNI’s Parker Keckeisen, who secured the NCAA wrestling championship at 184 lbs. last month.

UNI hits the road for 2024 Panther Caravan

The Panthers are going on the prowl for the 2024 Panther Caravan. Enjoy giveaways, food and games as you connect with the Panther family.

Parker Keckeisen wins NCAA wrestling title to conclude perfect season

He's UNI's first undefeated national champion in more than sixty years.

Celebrating 100 seasons of UNI Wrestling

In 2023-2024, the UNI wrestling team celebrated its 100th anniversary season.

Celebrating 125 seasons of UNI Football

Since the first season of football at the Iowa State Normal School in 1895, Panther football has built a legacy few programs around the country can match.

Woo Governor rediscovered his path and purpose at UNI

Demarcus "Woo" Governor’s path to the University of Northern Iowa was a long road, but it ultimately changed his life.

Keckeisen named Most Outstanding Wrestler at Big 12 Championships

Parker Keckeisen was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the 2024 Big 12 Championships, the first Panther to earn the honor since UNI joined the conference in 2018.

Bob Bowlsby inducted into Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame

UNI Interim Athletic Director Bob Bowlsby was formally inducted into the Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame on Friday in St. Louis.

How Brittni Donaldson turned a passion for numbers into an NBA coaching career

Brittni Donaldson was a Panther, scoring points on the basketball court and crunching numbers in the classroom as a statistics and actuarial science major.