Athletics Stories & News

Kurt Warner speaks at Boy Scouts event in Des Moines

Kurt Warner delivers keynote speech for Boy Scouts

NFL Super Bowl MVP and former Northern Iowa Panthers’ quarterback Kurt Warner delivered the keynote speech at the Boy Scouts' annual Governor’s Luncheon in Des Moines. The event was a homecoming of sorts – it was held in what used to be known as Veterans Memorial Auditorium, where Warner played for the Iowa Barnstormers before making his way to the NFL. 
Parker Keckeisen wins third Big XII title

Keckeisen becomes first Panther wrestler to win three Big XII titles

This past weekend saw UNI's Parker Keckeisen become the first Panther wrestler ever to win three Big XII titles.
Deb and Kevin Hemmen

Local couple commit $750,000 to UNI-Dome renovation

Kevin and Deb Hemmen – both longtime Dike, Iowa residents – have pledged $750,000 to ensure the UNI-Dome remains a vibrant facility for the community for the next 50 years.
Fundamentals of Journalism class with media badges

UNI journalism students become sports reporters for a day

Eleven students in a UNI journalism class recently got the chance to experience a day in the life of a sports reporter at a UNI men's basketball game.
UNI women’s basketball coach Tanya Warren hits win 300

UNI women’s basketball coach Tanya Warren hits win 300

UNI Women's Basketball Head Coach Tanya Warren reached two major career milestones, picking up her 300th career win at Valparaiso and setting the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) record for most games coached at 507 games.
A family of Panthers: Love for UNI runs three generations deep in Langstraat clan

A family of Panthers: Love for UNI runs three generations deep in Langstraat clan

A family tradition and love for Panther basketball led Hayley Langstraat to become the team's assistant director of basketball operations.
UNI’s first-ever para-swimming national champion doesn’t let losing sight stand in her way

UNI’s first-ever para-swimming national champion doesn’t let losing sight stand in her way

Olivia Chambers has faced immense challenges since losing her sight. It’s taken a lot of adjustment, help from her coaches and teammates and learning how to re-orient herself in the pool, but she is still racking up wins. Most recently, she made the 2023 U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Team roster.
Jenna Brandt with Brock Purdy and family in 49ers gear

NFL playoffs more than a game for former UNI Panther Jenna Brandt

UNI alum Jenna Brandt will be cheering on her fiancé 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy
UNI-Dome renovation receives $1.5 million donation from Elite Casino Resorts

UNI-Dome renovation receives $1.5 million donation from Elite Casino Resorts

Elite Casino Resorts is joining the campaign to renovate the UNI-Dome for the next generation with a $1.5 million investment, the second-largest donation to the project thus far.
Ben Jacobson

Coach Ben Jacobson takes third spot for Missouri Valley Conference’s all-time wins

UNI men’s basketball head coach Ben Jacobson has passed Dana Altman for third on the Missouri Valley Conference's all-time wins list.