CHAS Stories & News

Cancer and Environmental Risk Factors in Iowa

Four authors of landmark Iowa cancer report to highlight findings on UNI panel

Four authors and contributors of the 2026 landmark study linking environmental risk factors to Iowa’s cancer crisis will speak on a panel at the University of Northern Iowa
People in protective gear casting metal

UNI awarded nearly $1M to advance Foundry 4.0 Center

The investment will add a 3D sand printer and an induction furnace, helping to enhance foundry operations while strengthening UNI’s ability to support applied research, hands-on, real-world student learning and partnerships with Iowa manufacturers.
Robert Townsend

UNI Humanities Hub lecture to highlight career potential of humanities degrees

Robert Townsend's lecture, “Set Up for Success: Making Your Humanities Degree Work,” will take place on Monday, Sept. 21, on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
TheatreUNI 2026-27 season "Wonderings and Wanderings"

TheatreUNI announces 2026-27 season

TheatreUNI at the University of Northern Iowa invites audiences to experience magic, humor, competition and unforgettable music during its 2026–27 season, “Wonderings and Wanderings.”
UNI art students are working on a metal sculpture in the Public Art Incubator located at UNI.

UNI’s Public Art Incubator leaves its mark across Iowa

In a studio tucked inside the University of Northern Iowa’s Kamerick Art Building, summer is anything but quiet. Instead of empty classrooms, sparks are flying and sculptures are taking shape as students work alongside faculty on public art projects that will soon become permanent installations across Iowa. This summer, one of the biggest projects celebrates the Iowa State Fair.
UNI students Breyer Ellison, Muhammad Khan Niazi and Reiter Patzner earned the gold national advertising award.

UNI students win Gold national advertising award

A group of UNI students came home with the competition’s highest honors at the National American Advertising Awards, the advertising industry’s largest competition, which attracts more than 25,000 entries each year from both industry professionals and students.
Students in caps and gowns at UNI Commencement

UNI recognizes students on Spring 2026 graduation and dean’s lists

The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students named to the spring 2026 graduation and dean’s lists.
As You Like It

TheatreUNI and Crooked Path Classics present William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” at the brand-new Northern Iowa Shakespeare Festival

This summer, TheatreUNI and Crooked Path Classics are teaming up to launch the Northern Iowa Shakespeare Festival.
Students practice surveying for construction management

What is construction management and what can you do with that degree?

Earning a construction management degree sets you up for a lucrative, in-demand career. But what is it? Keep reading to find out!
Cara Burnidge

UNI professor awarded $30,000 grant to launch statewide religious studies initiative

A new statewide effort to strengthen and reimagine religious studies education in Iowa is taking shape at the University of Northern Iowa.