Athletics Stories & News

Bob Bowlsby to be inducted into MVC Hall of Fame

Bowlsby served as the UNI Director of Athletics from 1983-1991 and managed the Panthers' entry into the Missouri Valley Conference. He is currently serving as UNI's Interim Athletic Director.

Phillips family pledges major gift to UNI-Dome campaign

A $300,000 gift from Zac and Sara Phillips of Denver, Colorado, will help build the next generation UNI-Dome for the Cedar Valley.

UNI names former Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby as Interim Athletic Director

Retired Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby has agreed to serve as Interim Athletic Director for the University of Northern Iowa. 

It’s a great time to be a UNI volleyball fan

This week the UNI volleyball team heads into the NCAA tournament this week, with a matchup against the Miami Hurricanes in the opening round. 

Panthers seek new leader for UNI Athletics as David Harris departs for Tulane

UNI President Mark Nook confirmed on Tuesday that Director of Athletics David Harris has accepted the same role at Tulane University in New Orleans.

Bobbi Petersen recognized as coach of the year

Bobbi Petersen, the UNI and Missouri Valley Conference all-time wins leader, earns her record-breaking eighth MVC Coach of the Year honor in 2023.

Prochaska, Heims to represent Team USA at Parapan American Games

The seventh edition of the Parapan American Games will open on Friday night in Santiago, Chile and two Panthers will be on-site to represent the United States on the international stage.

Iowa Board of Regents approves UNI’s planning efforts for new wrestling training facility

The Iowa Board of Regents has formally approved the University of Northern Iowa’s intent to start planning for a new wrestling training facility.

Coach Lisa Bluder recalls her time as a UNI student-athlete

Long before she was a Hawkeye, Lisa Bluder was a Panther who spent her college days hanging out with friends in Campbell Hall.