Political Science Stories & News

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.
Tatiana Rice

Shaping policy with purpose

Tatiana Rice, ’16, leverages her UNI education and diverse experiences to lead AI legislation that promotes fairness, civil rights and ethical technology use.
A still of UNI's Scott Peters answering a question on Iowa Public Television's "Iowa Press"

UNI’s Scott Peters talks civics education on "Iowa Press"

UNI political science professor Scott Peters recently appeared on Iowa Press to discuss the urgent need for improved civics education in Iowa and across the country.
illustration of students looking into the horizon with books

Shaping Tomorrow

Innovating departments, programs and curriculum to make an immediate impact in Iowa and beyond.
Women in Politics scholarship recipients in front of Panthers Vote sign

UNI recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting

UNI is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2024 election.
Women in Politics Bipartisan Scholarship Benefit

Women in Politics Bipartisan Scholarship Benefit scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 8

The Women in Politics Bipartisan Scholarship Benefit will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Falls from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Chuck Grassley

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.
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."
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. 
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.