Athletics Stories & News

Erin Kerkhoff running in a race

Erin Kerkhoff named to U.S. Paralympic National Team

UNI's Erin Kerkhoff has been named to the 2023 U.S. Paralympic national track and field team, as announced by U.S. Paralympic Track and Field on Sunday.
Wrestling coach Doug Schwab speaks to sixth grade students

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.
Austin Pehl

From Panther basketball to business, teamwork is Austin Pehl’s secret to success

UNI helped pave the wave for one-time student athlete Austin Pehl to find success at an architecture firm.
UNI softball team in huddle

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.
Olivia Chambers swimming breaststroke

UNI’s Olivia Chambers headed to World Para Swimming Championships

Get ready to see University of Northern Iowa swimmer Olivia Chambers at the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships.
Trevor Penning

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.
Jim and Bonnie Raasch

UNI-Dome renovation receives $250,000 boost from Cedar Rapids couple

The UNI-Dome gift adds to the Raaschs' enduring philanthropic giving across many areas of the university including scholarships for student-athletes in track and field, cross country, volleyball, women's basketball and football, as well as an endowed scholarship for education majors.
Austin Phyfe MVC Most Courageous Award winner

Austin Phyfe named 2023 MVC Most Courageous Award winner

The Missouri Valley Conference presents the award annually to former or current student-athletes, coaches or university administrators who demonstrate unusual courage in the face of personal illness, adversity or tragedy and whose behavior reflects honor on the institution or the conference.
Hillery Oberle, Lexi Gause and Tanya Warren with their awards

UNI leaders recognized at 2023 Women of Persimmon

Three women making a difference at UNI were recognized this week by the YWCA Black Hawk County’s Women of Persimmon awards banquet in Cedar Falls. 
One-time Panther Lisa Bluder headed to women’s Final Four

One-time Panther Lisa Bluder headed to women’s Final Four

Long before Lisa Bluder was on the way to coaching her first Final Four appearance, she was a three-year starter for the University of Northern Iowa women’s basketball team.