Graduate College Stories & News

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.
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!
Seven UNI geography students in front of the Red Rock Ampitheater

UNI geography students selected to present at American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting

Graduate and undergraduate students in geography join geographers from around the world to examine pathways toward more just geographies at the annual conference on March 23-27 

Seven UNI geography students standing in front of Red Rock Ampitheater

Adult learner with book bag

Why you should consider a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies at UNI

The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies at UNI allows you to design and earn a master's degree that uniquely aligns with your goals.
Hannah Lang with the mountains behind her

From the WRC’s climbing wall to the Rocky Mountains: Hannah Lang’s journey in adaptive sports

Hannah Lang has been able to take her love of outdoor recreation and turn it into a successful career at the Adaptive Sports Center in Crested Butte, CO.
Gretchen Steffensmeier in the field collecting research.

Biology graduate student journeys 7,200 miles across rural Iowa to help expand natural vegetation

Gretchen Steffensmeier is on a mission across Iowa’s farmland as part of a federally-funded conservation research program. 
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