College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Stories & News

Dan Marburger MVP Advocacy Award winners

Patricia A. Tomson Center for Violence Prevention announces 2025-26 Dan Marburger Mentors in Violence Prevention Advocacy Awards

Jolene Hays and Samantha Henriksen, MVP advisers at Fort Dodge Senior High School, and Jocelyn Frohwein, MVP coordinator at Marshalltown Community College, are the 2025-26 recipients of the Dan Marburger Mentors in Violence Prevention Advocacy Awards.
Geography students

University of Northern Iowa launches online non-thesis Master of Arts in Geography

The University of Northern Iowa is expanding access to graduate education with the launch of a new online, non-thesis Master of Arts in Geography program designed for working professionals seeking advanced knowledge and career growth.
UNI professor and student walking in hallway

UNI announces academic restructuring to strengthen humanities and public service education

The University of Northern Iowa has received approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to move forward with two academic restructuring actions that reflect UNI’s ongoing commitment to strengthen the humanities and expand interdisciplinary public service education.
Governor Kim Reynolds looking around the Applied Engineering Building with Stewart Carter and President Nook

Iowa governor visits UNI: “The future of Iowa’s workforce is being built right here”

Iowa governor Kim Reynolds made a weekend visit to the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. During her visit, Reynolds toured two newly renovated facilities supporting programs designed to meet high-demand areas across the state. 
Nursing students provide care for medical manikin

Completed UNI nursing space introduces students to even more cutting-edge technology

This isn’t a health care facility, but it is training the next generation of health care professionals who are studying in UNI's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Elaine Eshbaugh speaking at TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa

TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa talk by Eshbaugh selected as TED “Editor’s Pick”

The TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa talk has been selected as a TED “Editor’s Pick,” a distinction awarded to only about 0.5% of TEDx talks worldwide.
Neesa Striegel and Ann hold up 150 years sign

Students gather UNI history through the memories of alumni

One University of Northern Iowa class spent their fall semester learning about the history of UNI through the memories of some older alumni.
Nursing student using stethoscope on patient

University of Northern Iowa launches Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program

The University of Northern Iowa has received approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to launch a new Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Nursing student working with patient during clinicals

First UNI nursing students experience clinicals in real-world hospitals

University of Northern Iowa nursing students are experiencing clinicals in real-world health care settings, setting them up for professional success.
Audience member asks question at System of Support Conference

UNI’s System of Support Conference to address change and community resilience in 2025

The University of Northern Iowa welcomes social workers, community service providers, health care professionals and educators to the 2025 System of Support Conference.