College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Stories & News

Participants in the architecture walking tours gather around Seerley Hall to learn about its history on campus.

UNI students bring campus architecture to life through sesquicentennial walking tours

As part of the University of Northern Iowa’s Sesquicentennial Celebration, UNI history students are guiding architectural walking tours that showcase 150 years of campus.
Gil Gutknecht and William Enyart with a UNI student

UNI welcomes students and community to 2025 Congress to Campus forum

UNI's Center for Civic Education, along with the Departments of History and Political Science, welcome students and the community to the “Hoxie Forum: Congress, the President and the Balance of Power.” 
Nancy Kertz hugging new nursing student, both wearing white coats

UNI hosts third White Coat Ceremony for nursing students

The University of Northern Iowa held a White Coat Ceremony for its third cohort of nursing students on Saturday, Sept. 13, as part of Family Weekend.
Men's Sheds participants cleaning up litter outside

UNI professor starts first-of-its-kind health initiative in Iowa for retired men

Melinda Heinz, a University of Northern Iowa assistant professor of gerontology, is improving the quality of life of local men, especially those who have retired, with Men's Sheds, an initiative that is the first of its kind in Iowa. 
President Mark Nook signing memorandum of understanding regarding UNI ROTC

UNI ROTC program to remain on campus under new U.S. Army structure

The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to share its Army ROTC program will remain on campus under a revised U.S. Army Cadet Command restructuring plan. 
Serena Zabin

Historian Serena Zabin to deliver 52nd annual UNI Becker Lecture on Boston Massacre

The University of Northern Iowa Department of History will host the 52nd Carl L. Becker Memorial Lecture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, in Seerley Hall, Room 115. The event is free and open to the public.
Zach Rogers taking a photo of a historic image using his phone

Tradition meets tomorrow, one historic image at a time

In perfect timing for the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration — which will honor the University of Northern Iowa’s 150-year journey — one exciting campus project lets people literally walk through history, bringing images from old scrapbooks, UNI Archives and photo collections into the present day.
Allison Rank

UNI names Allison Rank as inaugural director of the Center for Civic Education

As director of the Center for Civic Education at UNI, Allison Rank will oversee the planning and implementation of the center’s activities, foster relationships with important stakeholders, work to secure grants and lead strategic planning for the center.
Judy Nissen

A Legacy in Learning

Judy Nissen, ’63, reflects on her lifelong commitment to education and the important role faculty play in enriching student learning and academic growth.
Jake Schaefer

Renewing workplace culture

Jake Schaefer, ’01, ’08, builds on his UNI education to transform mental health counseling and leadership coaching, helping individuals and organizations thrive.