CHAS Stories & News

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Student entrepreneur molds her own future

Anna Gilbreath has mixed her love of art and entrepreneurship by building a small-batch ceramics business in UNI's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center.
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NI’s first Latino executive editor wins Newman Civic Fellowship

UNI junior Nixson Benitez, who is known for being NI's executive editor and the creator of a Spanish-language column, is a 2022 Newman Civic Fellow!
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Featuring our Faculty: Nikki Harken

Putting students first is key for Nikki Harken. For nearly 20 years, Nikki has been an advocate, friend and mentor for her students as an instructor of communication studies, and as director of internships for the Department of Communication and Media. “My focus has always been on students,” she said. “I believe we should make all decisions based on what is good for them, which doesn't mean popular or easy, but what will help them in the long run.” 
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Two new bachelor’s degree programs coming to UNI in fall ‘22

Starting this fall, UNI will offer a new business analytics major and the first four-year program for automation engineering technology in Iowa.
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UNI Department of Theatre hosts renowned playwright

The University of Northern Iowa theater department will host the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage as part of the College of Humanities’ Arts and Sciences Hearst Lecture Series.

Ms. Nottage will deliver a free, public fireside chat at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. on March 8, 2022.

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All-women team produces the North American Review for the first time in its history

Those outside the field of literature may not know, but The North American Review, America’s oldest literary magazine, is housed right here at UNI. The magazine is over 200 years old, living a varied and colorful life — featuring work by presidents, famous poets, artists, as well as notable prose writers of the nonfiction and fiction types. One thing it has never done though, is feature women as its production team from end to end. Til the Fall 2021 issue, that is.
Graphic: University of Northern Iowa ranks in top 20% for online master’s in education programs

University of Northern Iowa ranks in top 20% for online master’s in education programs

The University of Northern Iowa’s online master’s in education programs ranked among the top 20% nationally in a 2022 U.S. News and World Report review released today.

The UNI programs ranked 53 among 322 programs for master’s degrees, climbing 19 places from 2021.

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Our Featured Faculty: Tim Kidd

Photo of Tim KiddIt's easy to call Professor Tim Kidd busy. From working with NASA and the Department of Energy, to creating new courses, serving on United Faculty and publishing over fifty peer-reviewed journal articles, he keeps his calendar very full. 

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UNI Society of Physics students earn 2021 Outstanding Chapter Award

The UNI chapter of the Society of Physics Students has received a 2021 Outstanding Chapter Award from the Society of Physics Students National Council. This award is typically received by less that 15% of all SPS chapters across the nation. This year, this honor has been bestowed on just 80 of 844 chapters.
Tom Cullen speaks at UNI about his documentary Storm Lake.

Alumnus and journalist Tom Cullen visits UNI for film screening

Acclaimed "Storm Lake" documentary shows on Dec. 2, followed by Q&A with Cullen.