College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Stories & News

Water ponding around home in Alaska

UNI part of $13.9 million grant to fight climate change

UNI is one of four institutions that will combat climate change as part of a $13.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
U.S. Congress

UNI welcomes students and community to Congress to Campus forum

UNI's Departments of History and Political Science welcome students and the community to a forum on “Congress, the President and the Balance of Power."
Frans Ørsted Andersen

Danish lecturer to present on Iowa’s connection to Denmark

UNI welcomes the community to a presentation on Danish history and culture by guest lecturer Frans Ørsted Andersen.
Women in Politics Bipartisan Scholarship Benefit

Women in Politics Bipartisan Scholarship Benefit scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 3

The University of Northern Iowa Department of Political Science welcomes attendees to its upcoming Women in Politics Bipartisan Scholarship Benefit, which will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Falls from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3. 
Gerdin family with President Nook

Gerdin Charitable Foundation’s $1 million gift establishes UNI Gerontology Chair

A transformative gift from the Gerdin Charitable Foundation will significantly enhance the University of Northern Iowa’s ability to train the next generation of elder care professionals working in the field of gerontology.
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UNI’s nursing program receives Higher Learning Commission accreditation

UNI's highly anticipated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is set to launch after receiving final approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Athletic training student checks patients heart with stethoscope

University of Northern Iowa and Des Moines University sign partnership agreement to help students interested in health care

UNI and Des Moines University have announced a new partnership to create enhanced pathways for UNI students seeking medical and health sciences careers. 
Participants of ROTC stair climb in UNI-Dome

UNI ROTC stair climb honors 9/11 first responders

UNI ROTC sponsored 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 10.
Diana Hess

UNI welcomes Dianna Hess for 2023 Constitution Day lecture

UNI welcomes campus and community to  “The Challenges of Teaching for Democracy in Polarized Times,” a lecture by Diana Hess.
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What can you do with a Master’s of Public Policy?

Getting a Master's of Public Policy from UNI is a smart career move if you have a passion for advocacy and want to make an impact.