Athletics Stories & News

UNI Panthers' Khristian Boyd makes a tackle

UNI's Khristian Boyd selected in NFL Draft

Boyd was selected 199th overall to the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.
Jordan Weber golfing using golf simulator

Panther alum wins $90,000 in golf simulator competition

08 UNI alum and former Panther golfer earned the top spot in the season finale of the NEXT Golf Tour, a tournament played on Trackman Simulator software.
Coach Farley and student-athletes meet Jack at Cedar Heights Elementary

UNI head football coach Mark Farley surprises Cedar Heights 4th Graders

The surprise appearance was in honor of one special student, Jack, a devoted fan of UNI Panthers. As a result, the entire class enjoyed observing "National UNI Football Day."
UNI-Dome

City of Cedar Falls commits $3M to UNI-Dome renovation

The City of Cedar Falls will provide $3 million to support the University of Northern Iowa's comprehensive renovation to the UNI-Dome.
Marshal Lamb wearing a UNI uniform, golfing

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.
Parker Keckeisen in Iowa Capitol

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.
Panther Caravan, established 2017 and powered by MidAmerican Energy Company

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 wrestles Oklahoma State's Dustin Plott to win the 184 lbs national championship. Photo by Allyson Schwab

Parker Keckeisen wins NCAA wrestling title to conclude perfect season

He's UNI's first undefeated national champion in more than sixty years.
Drew Foster with hand raised in victory after a wrestling match

Celebrating 100 seasons of UNI Wrestling

In 2023-2024, the UNI wrestling team celebrated its 100th anniversary season.
1994 UNI Football players cheering with helmets raised in the air

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.