School of Health & Human Sciences Stories & News

Michael and Mary “Lynn” Wright, in Bermuda, a frequent and special destination for the couple.

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.
Students in the kitchen in the Dementia Simulation House

UNI Dementia Simulation House marks two-year anniversary

Two mark the two-year anniversary of the house, a UNI student reflects on her experiences with the Dementia Simulation House.
Death cafe participants coloring at a table

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.
Gerdin family with President Nook

Gerdin Charitable Foundation’s $1 million gift establishes UNI Gerontology Chair

A transformative gift from the Gerdin Charitable Foundation will significantly enhance the University of Northern Iowa’s ability to train the next generation of elder care professionals working in the field of gerontology.