CHAS Stories & News

Riley Schreder and dog outside on snowy day

UNI alum a finalist for Inspiring Women of Iowa

Riley Schreder is proud of being a mom to her son, Eli, who tragically passed away shortly after his birth. She inspires others by sharing her story.
Gretchen Steffensmeier in the field collecting research.

Biology graduate student journeys 7,200 miles across rural Iowa to help expand natural vegetation

Gretchen Steffensmeier is on a mission across Iowa’s farmland as part of a federally-funded conservation research program. 
UNI Campanile

University of Northern Iowa rolls out “self-designed” master’s program

UNI is now accepting candidates for a new individualized alternative for graduate study: “This degree has flexibility that no other degree allows for...” 
Mary Ann Bolton Award Applications are due by April 14, 2023

Mary Ann Bolton Undergraduate Research Award 2023

The Mary Ann Bolton Undergraduate Research Award recognizes and celebrates students who have completed undergraduate research. Those who have conducted research using library materials and are approved by a UNI faculty member or mentor can qualify. Full time students from any major must have completed a credit-bearing course or faculty mentored project. Projects must also be original work completed no earlier than spring of 2021.

Bob Dorr

Bob Dorr’s 50-year radio career began in the basement of UNI’s Maucker Union

Bob Dorr credits his successful career in radio to two things — luck, and the opportunities he encountered while at UNI. 
Braden Hoyer wearing a Cat Crew t-shirt

Meet Braden Hoyer on “The College Tour”

Watch Braden Hoyer's segment on UNI's episode of "The College Tour" to hear why he thinks UNI is just the right size.
Emily Clouser in front of sign that says "The Verdin Company: Bells and Clocks Since 1842"

Carillon bells will return to UNI campus in May

Emily Clouser, president of UNI’s Guild of Carillonneurs, is visiting The Verdin Company, where work is underway to restore our carillon bells.
Caitlyn Nuehring

Meet Caitlyn Nuehring on “The College Tour”

Caitlyn Nuehring discusses her experience with the supportive faculty at UNI on her segment of "The College Tour."
Fundamentals of Journalism class with media badges

UNI journalism students become sports reporters for a day

Eleven students in a UNI journalism class recently got the chance to experience a day in the life of a sports reporter at a UNI men's basketball game.
Ethan Ahrens

Meet Ethan Ahrens on “The College Tour”

Ethan Ahrens loves the hands-on opportunities he's gotten at UNI as a digital media student. Find out more on UNI's episode of "The College Tour."
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