CHAS Stories & News

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."
Nick, Ben and Justin Jensen

Graduating from UNI was a family affair for the three Jensen brothers

While the three Jensen brothers have taken very different career paths, they can all trace their educations back to UNI.
Ethan Arnold and Mallory Burdt with Mallory showing engagement ring

Picture perfect: engaged couple meets through UNI class photo

Mallory Burdt and Ethan Arnold, who are getting married in September, can say they have a photo of the exact moment they met at UNI as freshmen.
UNI is first in the world with newest synthetic human anatomy models, offering students opportunities for hands on learning

UNI is first in the world with newest synthetic human anatomy models, offering students opportunities for hands-on learning

UNI was the first school in Iowa, and one of the first in the nation, to use synthetic cadavers - also known as  syndavers - in its classrooms, and has since become a model for other institutions across the state when it comes to integrating the use of syndavers into its programs.
Brittany Costello being crowned Miss Scott County

UNI student and Miss Iowa contender creates coloring book to raise environmental awareness

UNI student Brittany Costello is taking submissions for her watershed-themed coloring book to raise awareness about the importance of water quality.
Dal Niente group shot

UNI School of Music to host New Music Festival

The University of Northern Iowa School of Music will hold its third annual New Music Festival Feb. 24-25.  
Student holds a newly caset bell that says "UNI" on the side

Students gain authentic experience through commemorative handbell project

Hands-on learning is at the heart of a UNI education, and that’s especially true for the industry-focused Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management.
UNI’s first-ever para-swimming national champion doesn’t let losing sight stand in her way

UNI’s first-ever para-swimming national champion doesn’t let losing sight stand in her way

Olivia Chambers has faced immense challenges since losing her sight. It’s taken a lot of adjustment, help from her coaches and teammates and learning how to re-orient herself in the pool, but she is still racking up wins. Most recently, she made the 2023 U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Team roster.
Student standing in front of computer system with arms crossed

UNI obtains state-of-the-art high performance computing system

In an effort to keep up with the growing need for high performance computing services across campus, UNI has purchased an HPC system.