College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences Stories & News

Engineering students

Thinking of becoming an engineer? Here’s what you need to know!

Get answers to your common questions about engineering such as determining what is engineering, top engineering degrees and how to succeed in the field.
Bill Harwood blowing glass

From beakers to blown glass: UNI chemistry professor showcases art

Chemistry department head Bill Harwood is adding artist to his resume, as he has provided glass-blown artwork for a new exhibit at the UNI Gallery of Art.
Professor working with engineering student

UNI launches three new engineering programs this fall

Engineering at UNI is ramping up, building on the university’s long history of equipping students with hands-on experiences.
Kelly Cunningham

Curiosity created a career in UX design for McDonald’s

Kelly Cunningham's many areas of study at UNI have helped her succeed as a UX designer, now working as a senior experience design lead for McDonald’s.
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.
UNI Student teaching 3 young children sitting down

Leading The Way In Language

In the state of Iowa, English learners (those whose first language is something other than English) are among the fastest-growing populations in our schools, according to the Iowa Department of Education. With an increase of nearly 60% in the past decade, all Iowa districts need to be prepared to serve English learners, including immigrant children and youth.
Students standing in front of a white frozen waterfall

Students experience breathtaking sights of Iceland during study abroad

For most students, winter break is a chance to relax, catch up with family and indulge in tasty holiday treats, but for 17 UNI students, winter break meant escaping to one of the most interesting and beautiful countries in the world – Iceland.
Math alum Calvin Irons sitting at desk

Making math count

Did you know that modern GPS is based on the mathematical concept of degrees, which dates back to the ancient Babylonians? UNI alumnus Calvin Irons knows all about math, its history and how it relates to the current world, and he wants to share that knowledge with others.
Chemistry students in a cave

Taking field science underground

There’s a common misconception that science is a solitary act, one that only happens sitting inside of a lab. But Josh Sebree, associate professor of astrochemistry and astrobiology at UNI, is on a mission to show his students that that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Students going over notes in a classroom

A unique approach to teaching academic writing to international students

UNI students whose first language is not English are learning about college writing and research in a course section specifically designed for them.