Graduate College Stories & News

UNIs Master of Public Policy program achieves NASPAA accreditation - only accredited program in Iowa

UNI’s Master of Public Policy program earns NASPAA accreditation

UNI's Master of Public Policy is the only American program to receive the honor this year, and the only NASPAA-accredited program in the state of Iowa. 
Jason Bradford

Late UNI alum challenges his disability through published poetry

One of the North American Review Press' most recent publications is "Stellaphasia," a collection of poems by late UNI alum Jason Bradford.
Jake Volk standing in the library

English graduate student combines his design, teaching, and academic skills in North American Review fellowship

Graduate Student Jake Volk works with the North American Review to help sustain the legacy and forward-looking nature of America's oldest literary magazine. 
Glynis Worthington with pickleball paddle at dissertation defense

At age 61, the study of pickleball led Glynis Worthington to earn her doctorate

For Glynis Worthington, the decision to return to the workforce for the first time in 22 years started with earning her Doctor of Education.
11 UNI students holding up UNI flag on Adventure Trip

From exploring canyons to climbing mountains – adventure awaits UNI students

UNI students who are dreaming of adventure need look no further than the Adventure Trip program, housed in the HRCS department.
Dr. Forsyth teaching students.

Education professor’s research on interdisciplinarity impacts his teaching and inspires students

Dr. Benjamin Forsyth’s background experiences are somewhat unconventional for a professor of education at a mid-size Iowa university: after growing up on the east coast, he played football at an Indiana college, had a two-year stint living in the Netherlands, finished his physics degree at Brigham-Young University in Idaho, spent two years teaching high school physics, and then studied educational psychology in the Midwest. 

Dr. Olivares presenting Dr. Hockey with is award

Professor of astronomy wins Distinguished Scholar Award

On April 27th, 2023, the Graduate College awarded Dr. Thomas Hockey with the Distinguished Scholar Award at the Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting & Awards Ceremony. Hockey is a professor of astronomy at UNI and has produced an impressive oeuvre of scholarship. 

John Speer holding Educational Leadership Legacy Award with wife

AEA head John Speer earns Educational Leadership Legacy Award

John Speer, chief administrator with the Grant Wood Area Education Agency in Cedar Rapids, has received the 2023 UNI Educational Leadership Legacy Award. 
UNI graduate hugging President Nook at Commencement

UNI celebrates more than 1,400 spring graduates

Commencement is right around the corner, and the University of Northern Iowa has more than 1,400 graduates to celebrate!
Isaac Campbell pasting on picture of Paul Rusesabagina onto wall

Where art meets advocacy: UNI alum Isaac Campbell spotlights American detainees

Isaac Campbell is the man behind the Bring Our Families Home mural in Washington D.C., which advocates for American hostages and wrongful detainees.