CHAS Stories & News

UNI instructor, Mary McDade, standing next to a synthetic cadaver used in the syndaver lab.

How UNI faculty are helping to reshape anatomy education across the US

Anatomy and physiology professors at UNI standing next to the synthetic cadaver.

State-of-the-art health education isn’t just for med school. At the University of Northern Iowa, future doctors, nurses, athletic trainers and other health professionals can look forward to working hands-on in their very first semester.

Citlaly Fernandez and Naylea Verdinez in a classroom

UNI’s impact on Spanish education in Iowa

Three women associated with UNI's Spanish teaching program all recently taught in the West Liberty school district.
Graduate walks across the stage at UNI Commencement

UNI will celebrate nearly 1,600 graduates at spring Commencement

Nearly 1,600 graduates make up UNI’s class of spring 2025, and three Commencement ceremonies will be held to celebrate their achievements. 
Spring 2025 grads

Meet the spring 2025 Panther grads

All the hard work of our Panther seniors has paid off, as they’ve made it to Commencement time! We are proud of all they’ve accomplished and excited to see where they go in the future. Get to know a few of our graduates!
UNI student working on laptop

UNI announces streamlined micro-credential programs for professionals seeking certificates or teaching endorsements

A new initiative at the University of Northern Iowa offers an enhanced set of micro-credentials in the form of certificates and Iowa teaching endorsements to meet the needs of learners seeking flexibility in achieving their educational goals.
Tatiana Schaapherder ziplining in Zambia

A UNI teaching major took this student around the world

Tatiana Schaapherder’s UNI journey toward an art education degree spanned four continents — and she wouldn’t have had it any other way.
2025 BFA Exhibition

UNI Gallery of Art to present spring 2025 student BFA group exhibition

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will present the spring 2025 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) group exhibition from Monday, April 28 through Friday, May 16.
Student researcher inside Wind Cave

UNI’s NASA-funded research in fluorescent caves could shed light on life beyond earth

UNI students involved in wind cave research presented at the American Chemical Society spring meeting, alongside researchers from across the globe.
Requiem

UNI School of Music to present Mozart’s Requiem

The University of Northern Iowa School of Music will present Mozart's Requiem twice, once on campus and once in Muscatine.
Stewart Carter

Engineering the future at UNI

Stewart Carter, ’09, will lead the newly formed Department of Applied Engineering as UNI’s chief applied engineering administrator, overseeing its continued growth and development.