Athletics Stories & News

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.

University of Northern Iowa unveils conceptual renderings for proposed new wrestling training facility

The University of Northern Iowa unveiled conceptual renderings for a proposed new wrestling training facility at UNI Wrestling’s media day on Thursday.

UNI, Cedar Falls kick off IHSAA State Football Semi-Finals with street name dedication

During the two weeks of the playoffs in the UNI-Dome, Panther Parkway has been renamed Playoff Parkway as a gesture of gratitude and recognition to the IHSAA for its outstanding contributions to the community.

UNI-Dome Renovation receives $1 million from Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors

The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors voted on October 17 to award $1 million to support a $50 million comprehensive renovation to the UNI-Dome.