CHAS Stories & News

Students take the new carillon for a test drive

Bells are ringing again in the Campanile!

Just in time for this weekend's commencement ceremonies, the bells at the University of Northern Iowa are ringing again! 
Dr. Olivares presenting Dr. Hockey with is award

Professor of astronomy wins Distinguished Scholar Award

On April 27th, 2023, the Graduate College awarded Dr. Thomas Hockey with the Distinguished Scholar Award at the Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting & Awards Ceremony. Hockey is a professor of astronomy at UNI and has produced an impressive oeuvre of scholarship. 

Austin Pehl

From Panther basketball to business, teamwork is Austin Pehl’s secret to success

UNI helped pave the wave for one-time student athlete Austin Pehl to find success at an architecture firm.
UNI graduate hugging President Nook at Commencement

UNI celebrates more than 1,400 spring graduates

Commencement is right around the corner, and the University of Northern Iowa has more than 1,400 graduates to celebrate!
Mary Ann Bolton first place winner, Lydia Berns-Schweingruber

Undergraduate Research Award Winners

Mary Ann Bolton, class of 1970, never forgot the positive impact of her experience at UNI. After a long and impactful career in librarianship and many endeavors into supporting libraries, she looked back to her academic roots to explore a way to give back. In 2017, she worked with the library to establish an endowment with a specific interest in using her gift to support and recognize undergraduate students’ research projects.

Sharon Elliott and Hannah Bustamante in the classroom

Mentoring the next generation of teachers

Learn more about the crucial role mentor teachers play in building the next generation of educators. 
Colleen Mulholland

Thank you to our teachers!

UNI College of Education Dean Colleen Mulholland shares a few words about the importance of educators for Teacher Appreciation Week.
Mandy Harvey with a ukulele

UNI Spectrum Project to host second annual Spectrum JamFest

The University of Northern Iowa School of Music’s Spectrum Project will hold its second annual Spectrum JamFest.
Nixson Benitez, Esha Jayswal, and Leila Masinovic with Lux Service Awards

Three UNI students recognized for lasting legacies with the 2023 Lux Service Awards

A student body president, an executive editor and a Deloitte’s Tax Case Competition regional champion make up this year’s Lux Service Award winners at UNI.
UNI campus

U.S. News & World Report ranks University of Northern Iowa among 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools

The University of Northern Iowa has been ranked among the 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report.