College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Stories & News

UNI professor’s selfless act of organ donation saves a life

Bill Henninger saw an opportunity to help a stranger in need and made the decision to donate his kidney, potentially saving their life.

Giving Back to Caregivers

Learning of UNI’s plans to establish a standalone Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, Michael Wright, ’69, knew he had found a perfect way to create something positive from his loss.

Meet the members of UNI’s nursing faculty

UNI is eagerly anticipating the launch of our new Bachelors of Science in Nursing within the Department of Nursing & Public Health.

UNI Dementia Simulation House marks two-year anniversary

To mark the two-year anniversary of the house, a UNI student reflects on her experiences with the Dementia Simulation House.

Normalizing death, one café conversation at a time

Assistant Professor Melinda Heinz has been hosting "death cafés" in the hopes that these events will make others more comfortable discussing death.

UNI to house papers of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, announces endowed professorship

The University of Northern Iowa is proud to announce two historic gifts to the institution from Senator and Mrs. Chuck Grassley.

Embracing the on-campus adventure at age 46

As a 46-year-old pursuing his bachelor’s degree for the first time, Marvin Carr is redefining what it looks like to be a transfer student.

UNI’s System of Support Conference focuses on accessing and achieving equity through health and well-being

The UNI College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Educational Opportunity Center and Center for Urban Education welcome the community to participate in the 2023 System of Support Conference.

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."

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.