CHAS Stories & News

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."
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.