College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences Stories & News

Halloween House

UNI to host 2026 “Halloween House” for children and families

University of Northern Iowa students will be performing Halloween-themed science demonstrations and supervising hands-on activities at this family-friendly event.
Vince Gotera

Premiere reading of UNI’s sesquicentennial poem on Oct. 29

Over 150 years, many voices have echoed through the campus of the University of Northern Iowa. Now, a series of representative experiences are celebrated in an official UNI sesquicentennial poem, “Voices & Echoes” by Vince Gotera.
UNI Gallery of Art

UNI Gallery of Art Presents the 2026 Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition: “Making Meaning: The Work of Dan Stiles”

The showcase features the creations of internationally acclaimed designer and illustrator Dan Stiles alongside works by students and alumni from UNI’s Department of Art & Graphic Design.
The Language Archive

TheatreUNI presents “The Language Archive” by Julia Cho

TheatreUNI will present “The Language Archive” – a fast-paced, modern tragi-comedy with an essence of magical realism, written by Julia Cho.
People in protective gear casting metal

UNI awarded nearly $1M to advance Foundry 4.0 Center

The investment will add a 3D sand printer and an induction furnace, helping to enhance foundry operations while strengthening UNI’s ability to support applied research, hands-on, real-world student learning and partnerships with Iowa manufacturers.
Robert Townsend

UNI Humanities Hub lecture to highlight career potential of humanities degrees

Robert Townsend's lecture, “Set Up for Success: Making Your Humanities Degree Work,” will take place on Monday, Sept. 21, on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
As You Like It

TheatreUNI and Crooked Path Classics present William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” at the brand-new Northern Iowa Shakespeare Festival

This summer, TheatreUNI and Crooked Path Classics are teaming up to launch the Northern Iowa Shakespeare Festival.
Students practice surveying for construction management

What is construction management and what can you do with that degree?

Earning a construction management degree sets you up for a lucrative, in-demand career. But what is it? Keep reading to find out!
Cara Burnidge

UNI professor awarded $30,000 grant to launch statewide religious studies initiative

A new statewide effort to strengthen and reimagine religious studies education in Iowa is taking shape at the University of Northern Iowa. 
Anissa working on a fragment of Grant Woods' drawing

UNI student helps preserve hidden Grant Wood history for upcoming documentary

Not many college students get the chance to work with a historic piece of art created by an internationally-renowned artist – but for University of Northern Iowa student Anissa Droessler, that rare opportunity became a reality. Droessler, a UNI Art Education major, recently contributed to a documentary project centered on Grant Wood’s World War I memorial windows, located in the Cedar Rapids Veterans Memorial Building.