CHAS Stories & News

samp prophet

Q&A with physics alum Sam Prophet

He is currently a systems engineer at NASA and is working on the Artemis program.
Jason Bradford

Late UNI alum challenges his disability through published poetry

One of the North American Review Press' most recent publications is "Stellaphasia," a collection of poems by late UNI alum Jason Bradford.
Students work with sand molds in the UNI Foundry 4.0 Center

University of Northern Iowa adds its first-ever engineering degree to support Iowa’s workforce needs

The University of Northern Iowa is launching two brand-new degrees, including its first-ever engineering degree.
Jazz Band One standing in front of a statue of Nelson Mandela

UNI jazz band experiences life on the road in South Africa

Jazz Band One's recent adventure in South Africa included sightseeing, learning about the culture, and, of course, playing lots of jazz.
Juan Carlos Castillo writing in Spanish on a white board

Heritage speakers learn the art of translation

Students in Juan Carlos Castillo's Translation for Heritage Speakers class get a taste of what translation can look like in the real world.
Man and woman working at computers

UNI offers computer science professional development for hundreds of educators

Approximately 300 educators from all around Iowa will gather on the UNI campus in June for a week of computer science professional development.
People planting trees

PROJECT HERE challenges students to embrace their region

This fall, UNI is embarking on a community outreach initiative stretching across departments and involving faculty, students and staff.
McKenna Mitchell in Spain

UNI alum will teach in Spain through Fulbright Program

For McKenna Mitchell, putting her UNI TESOL teaching degree to use in Spain is a dream come true. It's a dream made possible by the Fulbright Program.
Bethany Van Dusseldorp in front of her research

Taking a closer look

UNI biology student Bethany Van Dusseldorp tackled a unique research project that meets at the intersection of art and science.
UNI summer 2023 music workshops! Enhance your teaching skills and earn credit by participating in our workshops: audio engineering for educators, RockShop I Modern Band, RockShop II Reunion Tour

UNI to offer summer workshops for music teachers

The University of Northern Iowa is now accepting enrollments for three music education workshops scheduled over this summer.