College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Stories & News

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.

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.

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.

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.

The psychology of superstition

Discover why people are superstitious and the origins of some common superstitions from UNI Professor of Psychology Carolyn Hildebrandt.

UNI guest speaker explores cancer risks from agricultural chemicals

Renowned environmental writer and biologist Sandra Steingraber will present “Contaminated Without Consent: Cancer, Agricultural Chemicals & Human Rights."

Nursing students make history in UNI’s first-ever White Coat Ceremony

UNI's first-ever White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of the BSN students’ journey toward becoming future leaders in health care.

UNI to establish Center for Civic Education

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

UNI Nursing surpasses $1 million in donor support through Our Tomorrow Campaign

Alumni and friends of UNI have made a considerable investment to help launch the university’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

UNI nursing program receives $275,000 grant to enhance maternal health and critical care education

A grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust will unlock specialized, hands-on learning experiences for students in UNI's brand-new nursing program.