CSBS Stories & News

UNI Dementia Simulation House marks two-year anniversary

To mark the two-year anniversary of the house, a UNI student reflects on her experiences with the Dementia Simulation House.

Normalizing death, one café conversation at a time

Assistant Professor Melinda Heinz has been hosting "death cafés" in the hopes that these events will make others more comfortable discussing death.

UNI to house papers of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, announces endowed professorship

The University of Northern Iowa is proud to announce two historic gifts to the institution from Senator and Mrs. Chuck Grassley.

Embracing the on-campus adventure at age 46

As a 46-year-old pursuing his bachelor’s degree for the first time, Marvin Carr is redefining what it looks like to be a transfer student.

Driving change: Jimmy Reyes’ impact on UNI’s nursing program and beyond

Next fall, UNI will start its first standalone Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, and Jimmy Reyes is working now to lay its foundation.

University of Northern Iowa offers Free Graduate Application Week

Use code GRD24 from December 3-10, 2023 on the UNI admissions website.

UNI welcomes future health and helping professionals at Health and Human Sciences Visit Day

The University of Northern Iowa is offering a new opportunity for students interested in a career in health and helping.

UNI’s System of Support Conference focuses on accessing and achieving equity through health and well-being

The UNI College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Educational Opportunity Center and Center for Urban Education welcome the community to participate in the 2023 System of Support Conference.

UNI part of $13.9 million grant to fight climate change

UNI is one of four institutions that will combat climate change as part of a $13.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

UNI welcomes students and community to Congress to Campus forum

UNI's Departments of History and Political Science welcome students and the community to a forum on “Congress, the President and the Balance of Power."