UNI 150 Stories & News

Kurt Warner during his time playing football at UNI.

Kurt Warner

A story shaped by perseverance and an unshakable belief in his own potential. From waiting on the sidelines to a Super Bowl win, Warner is one of football’s most inspiring success stories.
Irene Blum shown at her station in the dining center

Irene Blum

Long before UNI was known for being “students first,” her connection with students made her a campus legend.
Historical photos of key UNI figures

UNI celebrates “People You Should Know” as part of sesquicentennial celebration

As part of its sesquicentennial celebration, the University of Northern Iowa is launching “UNI 150: People You Should Know."
Bob Justis announcing for UNI football.

Bob Justis

“H-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-re come the Panthers!” was his iconic game-day line for five decades and over 900 football and men’s basketball games.
Frances Webster

Frances Webster

Iowa State Normal School’s first female instructor… inspiring students, implementing modern teaching and creating a space for students to thrive.
William Thrall

William Thrall

Bill Thrall spent over 30 years shaping UNI Athletics, building programs, hiring coaches and laying the foundation that propelled Panther sports to Division I success.
Nancy Price

Nancy Price

Long before her words reached around the world, they echoed through the quiet streets of Cedar Falls, where the acclaimed author and proud Panther wove Iowa’s landscapes and spirit into every story she told.
Arnold Grummer conducting in black and white

William Kloster and Arnie Grummer

You may not know their names, but you surely know their song — together, William Kloster and Arnold “Arnie” Grummer crafted the UNI Alma Mater that is still being sung decades later.
Tim Verdin speaking at UNI Homecoming event

The Verdin Company

If you’ve enjoyed the magic of a carillon concert on the UNI campus, you should know The Verdin Company played a major role in making it happen.
UNI Campanile with Sesquicentennial Bell

UNI welcomes new Sesquicentennial Bell tradition as finals approach

As the fall semester winds down, the University of Northern Iowa is looking forward to a new campus tradition centered around the Sesquicentennial Bell, now permanently installed on the Campanile Plaza.