Center for Civic Education Stories & News

A still of UNI's Scott Peters answering a question on Iowa Public Television's "Iowa Press"

May 16, 2025

UNI’s Scott Peters talks civics education on "Iowa Press"

UNI political science professor Scott Peters recently appeared on Iowa Press to discuss the urgent need for improved civics education in Iowa and across the country.

Individuals take Oath of Citizenship in Maucker Union

Apr 03, 2025

UNI Center for Civic Education to host naturalization ceremony on April 18

Nearly 70 people from 25 countries became United States citizens in the Maucker Union Ballrooms.

Dec 17, 2024

Public service, history and a new chapter for Black Hawk County auditor Grant Veeder

After 43 years in public service, UNI alum and Black Hawk County auditor Grant Veeder is headed for retirement and ready to start a new chapter.

Women in Politics scholarship recipients in front of Panthers Vote sign

Nov 25, 2024

UNI recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting

UNI is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2024 election.

Sep 19, 2024

UNI to establish Center for Civic Education

This new initiative is aimed at fostering civic engagement among students, faculty and community members.

Jan 03, 2024

UNI to house papers of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, announces endowed professorship

The University of Northern Iowa is proud to announce two historic gifts to the institution from Senator and Mrs. Chuck Grassley.

Oct 17, 2023

UNI welcomes students and community to Congress to Campus forum

UNI's Departments of History and Political Science welcome students and the community to a forum on “Congress, the President and the Balance of Power."