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Aug 26, 2021

UNI researchers point to global COVID-19 lessons in the Arctic

In a study published this week in the prestigious journal Nature Medicine, University of Northern Iowa researchers examine COVID-19’s impact on Indigenous populations in the Arctic and how it could be crucial to addressing the pandemic both today and in future epidemics.

Jul 27, 2021

School psychology program gets national attention

A landmark program led by UNI professor Nicole Skaar could serve as a national model to help increase student access to mental health services, particularly in rural areas. Skaar, coordinator of UNI’s school psychology program, recently shared her insights at a virtual Congressional briefing.

Jun 03, 2021

Re-examining history

UNI history professor Barbara Cutter has received national media attention for her research on recontextualizing the history behind a Massachusetts sculpture of Hannah Duston, a 17th century English colonist who murdered 10 Native Americans, including two women and six children.

Kyle Endres, associate director of UNI’s Center for Social and Behavioral Research

Oct 21, 2020

Goya beans and Nikes: The impact of politics on brands

University of Northern Iowa professor of languages and literature Jeffrey Copeland

Apr 14, 2020

5 questions with Jeffrey Copeland

UNI associate professor of school psychology Nicole Skaar.

Jan 23, 2020

New UNI program addresses urgent need for school psychologists

A new program from the University of Northern Iowa and Green Hills Area Education Agency will help increase student access to mental health services in high-need, rural areas of western Iowa currently struggling to hire school psychologists.

Oct 10, 2019

UNI school psychologists changing systems and building communities

Mental health issues are on the rise in Iowa schools, but the school psychologists to help combat this trend are in short supply. UNI's School Psychology Program is the only state accepting students and helping meet these needs, and one of its associate professors was recently recognized for her work in the field.

Sep 19, 2019

Geography faculty awarded grants

UNI graduate faculty awarded grants that aid in graduate student research opportunities.

University of Northern Iowa students excavate a part of campus for an archaeology class.

Aug 26, 2019

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