Biology Stories & News

Kyle Biscoglia with stethoscope

Future doctors like Kyle Biscoglia get their start at UNI

Find out why future doctors like former triple major and student-athlete Kyle Biscoglia get their start at the University of Northern Iowa.
Smiling older couple standing outdoors on a sidewalk. The woman is wearing a purple sweater and matching pants, while the man is wearing a purple-striped polo shirt and gray pants. They are standing close together with flowers and greenery in the background

UNI Alumni Gary and Myrna Floyd give back to future generations

Longtime educators and UNI alumni, the Floyds have continued supporting students after retirement by funding scholarships and research fellowships. Having created more than 90 awards focused on future teachers and scientists, they aim to give back in gratitude for the support they once received.
Wally the Alligator being moved to his new home.

UNI's Wally the Alligator moves into a new home in McCollum Science Hall

The University of Northern Iowa's Wally the Alligator, located in McCollum Science Hall, recently settled into a brand-new home after UNI's biology department received funding through its UNI Sesquicentennial celebration.
UNI students working with SynDaver

UNI Department of Biology receives $412,000 Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Award to expand anatomy and physiology labs

The UNI Department of Biology has received a $412,905 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to enhance, modernize and expand its Anatomy and Physiology I and II laboratories.
A UNI student talks through his research at the Summer Undergraduate Research Program Symposium

Student Research Symposium highlights growth through discovery

Student researchers move beyond the classroom to apply what they’ve learned in new ways and share the results of their work with the campus community.
Peter Berendzen, head of the Department of Biology and professor of evolutionary genetics.

Swimming in knowledge: Meet the head of Biology at UNI, an expert on fish

Peter Berendzen, head of the Department of Biology and professor of evolutionary genetics.
Samantha Heyer, Geneva Bell and Jerreme Jackson standing in front of research

Undergrad biology research published in academic journal

Geneva Bell and Samantha Heyer took two different routes to UNI, but their paths converged in the lab of Assistant Professor Jerreme Jackson.
Two men walking in Daryl Smith Prairie

University of Northern Iowa to celebrate 50 years of prairie during Iowa Prairie Heritage Week

Join the Tallgrass Prairie Center and the University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Biology to celebrate 50 years of prairie at UNI. 
Bethany Van Dusseldorp in front of her research

Taking a closer look

UNI biology student Bethany Van Dusseldorp tackled a unique research project that meets at the intersection of art and science.
Gretchen Steffensmeier in the field collecting research.

Biology graduate student journeys 7,200 miles across rural Iowa to help expand natural vegetation

Gretchen Steffensmeier is on a mission across Iowa’s farmland as part of a federally-funded conservation research program. 
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