CHAS Stories & News

A group of people pose for a photo. One is holding a sign that says "Just got inducted into the UNI Teacher Education Program"

UNI celebrates future educators at 62nd Teacher Education Convocation

UNI held its annual Teacher Education Convocation, welcoming future educators into the teacher education program. This event encompasses students from all academic colleges at UNI, highlighting the expansiveness of Iowa’s largest teacher education program.
Sydney and Paige Hollingshead

Double the creativity: UNI sisters teach art education together

Sisters Sydney and Paige Hollingshead share an alma mata, an employer and a profession as art educators.
Tyler Schuur plays bass line in the Panther Marching Band.

Tyler Schuur, member of 150th class, finds creative outlet playing drums in Panther Marching Band

Tyler Schuur is a current freshman and member of the 150th class.
Dr. Randall Harlow, professor of organ and music theory at UNI.

UNI School of Music faculty artist Randall Harlow releases new album

Dr. Randall Harlow, professor of organ and music theory, recently released a new album titled "HOLY!" A celebration of the 25th anniversary of UNI's Helmuth Wolff organ in Jebe Hall.
Our History - Scholarship Benefit Concert

UNI School of Music to host 44th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert

"Our History" will be the theme of the 44th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, hosted by the UNI School of Music.
Isaac Simpon

UNI senior to become first materials science engineering grad

Next spring, Isaac Simpson will become the University of Northern Iowa's first materials science engineering grad after an academic career filled with opportunity.
Community members birding at BioBlitz

UNI Department of Biology hosts second annual BioBlitz on Sept. 13

The University of Northern Iowa Department of Biology invites families, students, alumni and community members to take part in its second annual BioBlitz Saturday, Sept. 13, during UNI’s Family Weekend.
Begeman Hall

UNI Physics leads $1 million NSF grant to advance quantum research

The University of Northern Iowa Department of Physics has been awarded a $340,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead a collaborative research project exploring the magnetic properties of advanced materials with potential applications in quantum technologies.
Student looking through microscope

Want to become a doctor or dentist? Start here.

Want to become a doctor or a dentist? A pre-professional program at the University of Northern Iowa is the place to start! Discover your path to a health career.
TheatreUNI "Stories Unbound" 25-26 season

TheatreUNI announces 2025-26 season

The UNI Department of Theatre is thrilled to announce a full four-show lineup for TheatreUNI’s 2025-26 season, which includes a range of productions for every theatrical taste.