Homecoming 2025
Homecoming 2025 is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome alumni, family and friends back to campus for a weekend full of celebration. Check out all the exciting alumni events planned and join us in making this Homecoming one to remember!
Monday, September 29
First Ringing of the Sesquicentennial Bell
Join us for the official kick-off of the Sesquicentennial Celebration with the inaugural chimes of the Sesquicentennial Bell installed on the newly renovated Campanile Plaza.
Thursday, October 2
GOLD & Bold Ceremony
The UNI Alumni Association will recognize Grant Helle, '20, Juana Hollingsworth, '16, and Sarah Huebner, '16 as the 2025 GOLD & Bold Award recipients. Students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to hear their TED Talk-style presentation. Register now to attend! Bring your lunch and dessert will be provided.
Distinguished Awards Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate 150 years of the University of Northern Iowa and honor this year’s exceptional alumni, faculty and friends at the 2025 Distinguished Awards Ceremony. Past honorees will be recognized during the ceremony as a part of the special milestone celebration. More information to come!
Friday, October 3
Homecoming Bash & Sesquicentennial Celebration
Celebrate Homecoming with the UNI Alumni Association at the Homecoming Bash & Sesquicentennial Celebration! Catch up with your college and enjoy food trucks, yard games, inflatables, Hurling Hatchet ax throwing, face painting and more on the Campanile Plaza. Live music from student ensembles begins at 5 p.m. Celebrate the kick-off of the Sesquicentennial Celebration with a program at 6:30 p.m. before the Marshall Charloff & Purple XPeRIeNCE take the stage at 7 p.m. Stick around for fireworks after the concert at 9 p.m.
Thank you to BankIowa for sponsoring the 2025 Homecoming Bash!
Saturday, October 4
UNI Alumni Parade Walk
Celebrate your lifelong connection to UNI by walking with the UNI Alumni Association in our 2025 UNI Homecoming Parade entry, “Born to Be a Panther!”
Hy-Vee Fan Zone
Stop by the West UNI-Dome parking lot for games, trivia and free food, while supplies last.
UNI vs. North Dakota Football Game
Join us in the UNI-Dome to cheer for the Panthers at the 2025 Homecoming football game against North Dakota. Information on discounted alumni tickets will be available soon.