Faculty Stories & News

From beakers to blown glass: UNI chemistry professor showcases art

Chemistry department head Bill Harwood is adding artist to his resume, as he has provided glass-blown artwork for a new exhibit at the UNI Gallery of Art.

Funding available for UNI 150th courses or class projects

We are pleased to announce a stipend opportunity ($750 + an expense budget) for special classes or course projects that align with the goals of UNI’s upcoming 150th-anniversary commemoration.

UNI faculty demystify the novel writing process

Wondering how to write a novel? Get some insight from four University of Northern Iowa English professors.

The psychology of superstition

Discover why people are superstitious and the origins of some common superstitions from UNI Professor of Psychology Carolyn Hildebrandt.

New Wilson Ethics Fellow Nicholas Sars inspires students to embrace ethical leadership

Nicholas Sars joins UNI as the second Wilson Ethics Fellow, to expand ethics education across campus, part of David Wilson’s $25 million gift to the Wilson College of Business. He aims to equip students with critical thinking skills and ethical decision-making.

UNI professor recognized for work combining recreation, tourism and nonprofit leadership

Rodney Dieser's passion for all things Frank Lloyd Wright has led to co-authoring a multi-award-winning book “Cedar Rock by Frank Lloyd Wright.”

Chepina Rumsey publishes “Nurturing Math Curiosity With Learners in Grades K-2”

A book from Chepina Rumsey, associate professor of mathematics education at UNI, and her co-author, Jody Guarino, is now published.

Cicadas in the classroom: Learning math through nature-inspired kids game

The natural phenomenon of cicada broods emerging inspired UNI Associate Professor Chepina Rumsey to create a math game.

Literacy and STEM: Making the Connection

UNI collaborators worked together to create a one-of-a-kind program specifically tailored for migrant English language learners enrolled in the Waterloo school district.

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.