CHAS Stories & News

WATCH: How a computer science degree from UNI makes you an expert problem solver

Learn about the excitement of the University of Northern Iowa's computer science degree through computer science student Tyler Michalicek.

UNI faculty member named Computer Science Educator of the Year

UNI is pleased to announce that Sarah Diesburg, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science, is a Computer Science Educator of the Year.

UNI Department of Languages & Literatures awarded more than $1 million grant for ESL teacher preparation project

The Department of Education has awarded two UNI professors a grant to launch a new project to improve English as a second language instruction.

Award to purchase new spectrometer will propel Wind Cave research forward

UNI students will be able to use a new spectrometer in their research at Wind Cave National Park, thanks to a professor's competition win.

Featuring our Faculty: John Burnight

For more than a decade, John Burnight, associate professor of religion, has been an integral part of the UNI Department of Philosophy and World Religions – helping students find answers to some of life’s greatest questions.

Families invited to UNI Botanical Center’s haunted greenhouse event

The community is invited to join the UNI Botanical Center for its first ever haunted greenhouse “The BOOtanical Center of Horrors” on Friday, Oct. 28.

UNI to host 'Halloween House' for children and their families

The University of Northern Iowa will be hosting "Halloween House" on Oct. 28 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in McCollum Science Hall.

Panther Products collaboration teaches young students STEM and UNI students real-world job skills

The Iowa Regents’ Center for Early Developmental Education leverages the expertise of Panther Products to create STEM programs for teachers across Iowa.

UNI Interpreters Theatre opens its fall season with ‘Roses Are Red’

The University of Northern Iowa’s Interpreters Theatre is inviting fans of true crime podcasts to “Roses Are Red,” a live performance radio play, at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the UNI Interpreters Theatre, Lange 040.

Writer Taylor Brorby to speak at UNI

On Oct. 12, writer Taylor Brorby will visit UNI for a public talk about his coming-of-age memoir “Boys and Oil: Growing Up Gay in a Fractured Land."