CSBS Stories & News

Sandra Steingraber

UNI guest speaker explores cancer risks from agricultural chemicals

Renowned environmental writer and biologist Sandra Steingraber will present “Contaminated Without Consent: Cancer, Agricultural Chemicals & Human Rights."
Women in Politics Bipartisan Scholarship Benefit

Women in Politics Bipartisan Scholarship Benefit scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 8

The Women in Politics Bipartisan Scholarship Benefit will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Falls from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
College student helping younger student

UNI to establish Center for Civic Education

This new initiative is aimed at fostering civic engagement among students, faculty and community members.
Ribbon cutting in ITTC

UNI Nursing surpasses $1 million in donor support through Our Tomorrow Campaign

Alumni and friends of UNI have made a considerable investment to help launch the university’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
UNI nursing students look at medical manikin

UNI nursing program receives $275,000 grant to enhance maternal health and critical care education

A grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust will unlock specialized, hands-on learning experiences for students in UNI's brand-new nursing program.
Two UNI nursing students wearing their purple scrubs

Building a program for practice-ready nurses from scratch

The time has arrived for the inaugural cohort of students to begin their classes on campus as part of UNI's Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Nursing student checking on manikin

An innovative hub for nursing education

The first phase of renovations to the Innovative Teaching and Technology Center, which will house nursing on UNI's campus, is complete.
Mark Welford and Natalie Nedza

As a nurse, she saved his life. Now at UNI, they’re co-workers.

Her first day on the job at UNI, Natalie Nedza recognized her office neighbor... She helped save his life months before.
Students in UNI nursing apparel in front of campanile

Donors launch scholarship initiative for UNI nursing students

As UNI gears up to welcome the inaugural class of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program students this fall, donors are already rallying to support the future nurses.
Joana Lwin

Opening hearts, opening doors

Joana Lwin’s journey has been anything but easy. Today, through her role as director of Refugee and Immigrant Youth Organization (RIYO) in Waterloo, Iowa, she hopes to take her experiences and pay it forward.