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TONI FORTMANN

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The Panthers continued their spring volleyball season this past weekend in Kansas City, Mo. at the UMKC spring tournament. They split with both Arkansas and Kansas City, defeated Kansas and fell to Kansas State in the four tournament games.

[Photo] Panthers compete at UMKC Spring Tournament

Apr 11, 2022
The UNI womens basketball team saw their end in the WNIT, falling to Drake on the road in Des Moines on Monday.

[Photo] Panthers’ season ended by Drake in WNIT

Mar 24, 2022
The UNI mens basketball team played in the first and second rounds of the National Invitation Tournament, or NIT, this past week. After defeating Saint Louis in the first round, the Panthers fell on the road in Provo, Utah, to Brigham Young, ending their 2021-22 season. They will now look ahead to next season with several key players returning, including Nate Heise and Noah Carter.

[Photo] Panthers beat Saint Louis, fall to BYU in NIT

Mar 21, 2022
March 9, 2022 was the 52nd anniversary of the UNI Seven event.

[Photo] Black History Month

Mar 10, 2022
The UNI wrestling team competed in the Big 12 championships this past Saturday and Sunday. Parker Keckeisen secured his second career Big 12 title over the weekend and several individual Panthers earned at-large bids at the NCAA Championships next week in Detroit, Mich.

[Photo] Keckeisen wins second Big 12 title, team finished fifth at Big 12 Championships

Mar 10, 2022
The UNI womens basketball team finished the 2021-22 season in third place in the Missouri Valley Conference and will now look ahead to the conference tournament. or Hoops in the Heartland, which will take place at the Taxslayer Center in Moline, Ill. The Panthers will play on Friday in the first round against Valparaiso, with tip-off scheduled for 8:30 p.m.

[Photo] Panthers get set for 2022 Hoops in the Heartland

Mar 10, 2022
UNI Dance Marathon raised $150,895.11 for the Stead Family Childrens Hospital. Dance Marathons platform read, Thank you again for an incredible year and event. We couldnt do what we do without you. Were excited for more memories and miracle making next year.

[Photo] Making miracles at Dance Marathon

Mar 7, 2022
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[Photo] Panther portrait: Dance Marathon

Mar 7, 2022
The UNI womens basketball team picked up two road wins to cap off the regular season, finishing with 20 wins and earning the No. 3 seed in the Hoops in the Heartland tournament, scheduled to begin on Friday, March 11.

[Photo] Panther women keep rolling with two straight wins

Mar 7, 2022
Karlie Rucker was one of the UNI seniors honored last Sunday.

[Photo] UNI wins on Senior Day, beats Illinois State 70-63

Mar 3, 2022
The UNI women rebounded after losing three straight games, defeating Bradley 77-56 inside the McLeod Center last Friday night.

[Photo] Panther women earn 77-56 victory vs. Bradley

Feb 28, 2022
There are a number of influential Black leaders in the surrounding Cedar Falls and Waterloo community, along with Black leaders at UNI.

[Photo] Highlighting Black leaders at UNI

Feb 24, 2022
UNI took down Missouri State last Sunday with ease, moving into first place in the Missouri Valley Conference with only two games remaining.

[Photo] Panthers bust Bears 95-75, sit atop Valley

Feb 24, 2022
The UNI swimming and diving team concluded their season with a fifth-place finish in the Missouri Valley Conference championships.

[Photo] UNI places fifth in MVC championships last weekend

Feb 24, 2022
The Panthers were taken down by Wisconsin last Thursday, Feb. 17. They will look forward to the Big 12 conference championships in March.

[Photo] Panthers fall to Wisconsin in final home dual of season

Feb 21, 2022
The UNI womens basketball team dropped two tough Missouri Valley Conference games, falling on the road to Missouri State and at home against Drake.

[Photo] Panthers drop games to Missouri State, Drake

Feb 21, 2022
The Panther mens basketball team split their two-game Illinois road swing, losing to Loyola Chicago on Sunday but defending Illinois State last Tuesday. They will return home on Sunday, Feb. 20 against Missouri State.

[Photo] Panthers fall to Loyola, defeat Illinois State

Feb 17, 2022
Take someone out on the perfect date for Valentines Day right here at UNI.

[Photo] Panther Problems: Best places for dates on campus

Feb 14, 2022
Iowa State won 16-15 Friday, with the Panthers putting up a tough fight.

[Photo] Wrestling defeated in close dual vs. ISU

Feb 14, 2022
The Panther mens basketball team earned a hard-fought 53-44 victory over Southern Illinois on Wednesday, Feb. 9. The win moves into a half-game lead over Loyola-Chicago for first place in the Missouri Valley Conference.

[Photo] Panthers defeat Salukis, move into first place in MVC

Feb 14, 2022
The UNI womens team has won six consecutive games, including four at home in an eight-day span.

[Photo] Panthers continue to roll, winning streak now at six

Feb 10, 2022
The UNI mens basketball team improved to 9-3 in Missouri Valley Conference play with victories over Bradley on Wednesday and on the road against Drake on Saturday. They have won their last four games nine of their last 11 to improve to a second-place standing in the Valley.

[Photo] Panthers defeat conference rivals Bradley, Drake

Feb 7, 2022
The Panther Train continued their winning ways taking down Air Force and West Virginia.

[Photo] UNI wrestling extends dual win streak to six

Feb 7, 2022
Many students have utilized at-home tests or drive through testing for COVID-19.

[Photo] Students navigate COVID-19 test options

Feb 3, 2022
The UNI wrestlers continued their winning ways, earning their fourth straight dual win with their 17-15 defeat of Oklahoma last Sunday.

[Photo] Panther Train takes down OU for second-straight ranked win

Feb 3, 2022
UNI mens basketball defeated conference opponents Evansville and Illinois State last week.

[Photo] Panthers win two over conference opponents

Jan 31, 2022
The Panther Train upset their Big 12 rivals Oklahoma State on Saturday, taking down the Cowboys on their home turf in Stillwater, OK.

[Photo] Unbeaten no more: Panthers shock 3rd-ranked Cowboys at Stillwater

Jan 31, 2022
With school closing its first full week of classes, some students online continue to wear the mask.

[Photo] Panthers debate COVID-19 safety

Jan 27, 2022
The UNI mens basketball team is currently at a 9-9 record with a 5-3 record in MVC play at the midpoint of the season.

[Photo] Men’s and women’s basketball midseason update

Jan 27, 2022
A packed house at the McLeod Center on Saturday night pitted UNI against Drake for an in-state rivalry match-up. The Panthers and Bulldogs fought hard throughout the contest, which could not be decided in regulation. Drake prevailed in the overtime period 82-74, winning their fourth consecutive game against Northern Iowan.

[Photo] UNI loses heartbreaker to Drake in OT, 82-74

Jan 24, 2022
This past weekend UNI mens Varsity Glee Club hosted the 44th annual Christmas Varsity Show at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

[Photo] Men’s Glee Club back on stage

Dec 6, 2021
The Panthers saw their comeback against Bradley fall short on Wednesday night, as a last-second layup by the Braves Terry Roberts sealed the win 72-69.

[Photo] Late layup ends comeback bid as UNI falls at Bradley

Dec 6, 2021
UNI picked up their first win of the season with a 95-58 route of the Dubuque Spartans. Their next home game will be Dec. 5 against Richmond.

[Photo] Panthers dominate Dubuque 95-58, notch first win

Nov 18, 2021
Some arts on campus include Orchesis (above), Illuminate Dance Troupe, TheatreUNI and so many more.

[Photo] The arts go underappreciated

Nov 11, 2021
The Panthers fell in their 2021-22 season opener to Nicholls State by the score of 62-58. Austin Phyfe lead UNI in scoring with 20 points.

[Photo] Panthers come up short in season opener vs Nicholls State

Nov 11, 2021
Player Javon Brekke celebrates a play. The Panthers took the win against the Salukis, 23-16.

[Photo] Panthers pounce on Salukis

Nov 1, 2021
The UNI womens soccer team ended their season to in-state rivals Drake, falling by a score of 2-0 on Oct. 28. They then turned right around and faced off against Drake again on Oct. 31 in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, losing in heartbreaking fashion in overtime by the score of 3-2. The Panthers end their season with a 6-10-1 record overall and 3-41 in MVC play.

[Photo] UNI falls to Drake in regular season finale, MVC tournament

Nov 1, 2021
The UNI swimming and diving team had a fantastic showing on Friday, defeating Valpo 171-53.

[Photo] Panther swimmers and divers dominate Valparaiso

Nov 1, 2021
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[Photo] PANTHER PORTRAIT: Dance Marathon Orange Party

Oct 28, 2021
The Panthers bounced back against South Dakota State after losing to South Dakota the week prior. They knocked off the Jackrabbits 26-17 on the road on Saturday.

[Photo] Panthers take down No. 6 Jackrabbits, 26-17

Oct 25, 2021
UNI battled through two hard-fought volleyball games over the weekend but fell to Illinois State and Bradley in the end.

[Photo] UNI drops two on the road vs. Redbirds, Braves

Oct 25, 2021
UNIs AJ Green, who won the MVC Player of the Year in 2019-20, was named the Preseason Player of the Year for 2021-22.

[Photo] MVC men’s basketball 2021-22 preview

Oct 21, 2021
An FCS top-25 matchup took place at the UNI-Dome on Saturday, with the 21st-ranked South Dakota Coyotes edging the 16th ranked Panthers 34-21

[Photo] Slow start dooms UNI as they fall to South Dakota 34-21

Oct 18, 2021
The Panthers fall to the Purple Aces in Evansville on Friday but bounced back to defeat Indiana State on Saturday night.

[Photo] Panthers split weekend matches vs Aces, Sycamores

Oct 18, 2021
The Panthers scored the first goal in their match against Indiana State last Sunday, but were unable to keep the momentum going as they fell by the score of 3-1.

[Photo] Panthers fall short against Sycamores, 3-1

Oct 14, 2021
The UNI Swimming and Diving team lost to Iowa State last Saturday, but several individuals had outstanding performances.

[Photo] UNI drops first home swim meet to Iowa State

Oct 14, 2021
The Panthers fell to perennial MVFC powerhouse North Dakota State in Fargo, N.D. last Saturday, 34-20. They will return home on Oct. 16 again.

[Photo] UNI falls to North Dakota State on the road

Oct 11, 2021
The UNI volleyball team lost their first conference road game against Loyola in four sets. They will travel to Missouri State for their next match on Friday.

[Photo] UNI loses conference road opener to Loyola

Oct 7, 2021
UNI defeated Bradley in their MVC opener on Friday but fall to Illinois State on Saturday.

[Photo] UNI wins MVC opener vs Bradley, falls to Redbirds

Sep 27, 2021
COVID-19 continues to be a fear for some around UNIs campus. As of Sept. 13-19, 119 tests were administered on campus and 10 cases were positive.

[Photo] Update: COVID-19 on campus

Sep 23, 2021
The UNI volleyball team defeated Texas-San Antonio but fall to Wright State and Marquette over the weekend at the Marquette tournament.

[Photo] Panthers place third in Marquette tournament

Sep 23, 2021
Panther quarterback Theo Day looks for a receiver down field at UNIs game against St. Thomas. The Panthers clenched their victory 44-3 in the home opener.

[Photo] Panthers route St. Thomas 44-3 in home opener

Sep 20, 2021
In their first game of the 2021 season, the Panthers fell to in-state rivals Iowa State in three sets in front of an energetic McLeod Center crowd. The Panthers will return home on Sept. 24 against Bradley University.

[Photo] UNI falls to Cyclones in home opener

Sep 20, 2021
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[Photo] El antes y el ahora: La semana de bienvenida

Sep 9, 2021
Despite the transition to semi-normalcy, students on UNIs campus still maintain the practice of wearing masks on campus.

[Photo] Welcome Week: Then and now

Sep 9, 2021
UNIs Sammy Bunch has led the Panther offense the whole season, breaking her own school record for most home runs in the regular season with 19.

[Photo] Panthers stay hot, clobber Drake 13-5

Apr 29, 2021
UNI softball continued their winning ways against Bradley this past weekend, winning two of three games against their MVC opponents.

[Photo] Panthers take two of three from Braves

Apr 26, 2021
The Panthers split their two games with in-state rival Drake on Tuesday, winning 2-1 in the first game and losing 9-1 in the second game.

[Photo] Panthers finish with 1 – 1 split against Drake

Apr 22, 2021
The Panther softball team had a successful week of games, first defeating Iowa State on Wednesday, then taking two of three from Loyola-Chicago.

[Photo] Panthers take 3 of 4 vs Cyclones, Ramblers

Apr 19, 2021
UNIs Valentina Caro was one of four Panther seniors who were honored for their last home meet of their career.

[Photo] Women’s tennis falls to Mo. State on senior night

Apr 19, 2021
The UNI womens soccer team is tentatively scheduled to being play of the 2021 season next fall.

[Photo] Panthers fall to Redbirds in MVC tourney shootout

Apr 15, 2021
Orchesis members choreographed and performed a variety of artistic pieces at their annual gala on April 9 and 10.

[Photo] Panther Portrait: Orchesis Annual Gala

Apr 12, 2021
UNI dropped their final home game of the spring season to North Dakota State on Saturday, 23-20. The Fall season is scheduled to being on Sept. 3, 2021, against Iowa State.

[Photo] UNI drops homecoming to NDSU, 23-20

Apr 12, 2021
The UNI softball team continued their winning ways over the weekend with two victories against Valparaiso.

[Photo] Panthers win two games vs Valparaiso

Apr 12, 2021
Saturdays game was a close defensive match between the two MVC schools, with Indiana State gaining the slight edge.

[Photo] Panthers drop game to Sycamores, 2-0

Apr 8, 2021
The Panthers outscored the Aces 45-8 over the three-game series.

[Photo] Panthers clobber Aces in 3-game sweep

Apr 5, 2021
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