School of Health & Human Sciences Stories & News

Nursing student using stethoscope on patient

University of Northern Iowa launches Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program

The University of Northern Iowa has received approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to launch a new Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Nursing student working with patient during clinicals

First UNI nursing students experience clinicals in real-world hospitals

University of Northern Iowa nursing students are experiencing clinicals in real-world health care settings, setting them up for professional success.
Audience member asks question at System of Support Conference

UNI’s System of Support Conference to address change and community resilience in 2025

The University of Northern Iowa welcomes social workers, community service providers, health care professionals and educators to the 2025 System of Support Conference.
Students gather in families as they participate in the poverty simulation.

UNI public health students host interactive poverty simulation

Public health students at the University of Northern Iowa are giving their peers a powerful, hands-on lesson in empathy this semester through the Community Action Poverty Simulation, a nationally recognized program designed to reveal the challenges faced by people living in poverty.
Athletic training student getting hands-on experience

Health careers you may not have heard of (and how to land one!)

We’ve all heard of doctors and nurses, but the health care field is so much broader than that. Here are some health careers you may not have heard of!
1990 marathon course finishers

UNI to honor professor’s legacy with Marathon Class Fun Run, Nov. 1

The University of Northern Iowa will honor the life and legacy of beloved psychology professor David A. Whitsett with the Marathon Class Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Student shares her experience in Timeless Journeys with an original song.

Timeless Journeys: How UNI students used historic photos to connect with dementia patients

Theatre students at UNI joined forces with the gerontology department to create meaningful connections with community members living with dementia.
Bella Markley

Out-of-state student finds home at UNI

As an out-of-state student, Bella Markley has found her passion and her community at the University of Northern Iowa. Find out more about her story!
Nancy Kertz hugging new nursing student, both wearing white coats

UNI hosts third White Coat Ceremony for nursing students

The University of Northern Iowa held a White Coat Ceremony for its third cohort of nursing students on Saturday, Sept. 13, as part of Family Weekend.
Men's Sheds participants cleaning up litter outside

UNI professor starts first-of-its-kind health initiative in Iowa for retired men

Melinda Heinz, a University of Northern Iowa assistant professor of gerontology, is improving the quality of life of local men, especially those who have retired, with Men's Sheds, an initiative that is the first of its kind in Iowa.