College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Stories & News

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

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.
Colin and David Spies

A Legacy of Leadership

ROTC Cadet Colin Spies’ commissioning as a second lieutenant marks the continuation of a proud family legacy of military service and leadership, as he follows in the footsteps of his father, retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and fellow UNI alum David Spies.
UNI student working on laptop

UNI announces streamlined micro-credential programs for professionals seeking certificates or teaching endorsements

A new initiative at the University of Northern Iowa offers an enhanced set of micro-credentials in the form of certificates and Iowa teaching endorsements to meet the needs of learners seeking flexibility in achieving their educational goals.
Empowerment in Action: Culture Change through Dementia Education

UNI Dementia Simulation House planning dementia education conference

The Dementia Simulation House at the University of Northern Iowa is proud to announce the upcoming Empowerment in Action: Culture Change through Dementia Education conference, taking place on Wednesday, June 11 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Falls from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Students working in a model clinical setting.

UNI nursing program receives education award from City of Cedar Falls

 The City of Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls Utilities have awarded the University of Northern Iowa nursing program the 2025 John Milton Overman Education Award.
Individuals take Oath of Citizenship in Maucker Union

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.
Paving the future

Paving the future

UNI nursing students taking pride in their studies
Kelli Snyder showing students an artificial skeleton

UNI professor Kelli Snyder receives Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society Educator of the Year Award

Kelli Snyder, associate professor and program director of athletic training at the University of Northern Iowa, has received Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society Educator of the Year Award, given to a member who has demonstrated outstanding abilities in educating future athletic trainers either at the high school or college/university levels.
Dan Marburger MVP Advocacy Awards

Patricia A. Tomson Center for Violence Prevention announces inaugural Dan Marburger Mentors in Violence Prevention Advocacy Awards

UNI's Patricia A. Tomson Center for Violence Prevention is honoring the legacy of Dan Marburger with a series of awards.
Nancy Kertz

UNI’s Chief Academic Nurse Administrator Nancy Kertz named to 2025 Great Iowa Nurses

A short sumNancy Kertz, chief academic nurse administrator and head of the Department of Nursing and Public Health at the University of Northern Iowa, is named one of the 2025 Great Iowa Nurses.