Faculty Stories & News

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.

Campuswide initiative saves UNI students $2.4 million on course materials

UNI's Textbook Equity initiative focuses on increasing access to high-quality course materials that are affordable, accessible and inclusive.

Ethics education reaches across UNI campus thanks to David W. Wilson support

The University of Northern Iowa recently held an inaugural ethics workshop for faculty. Co-hosted by Robert Earle and John Preston, this three-day event offered engaging lectures, valuable ethics lessons and collaborative discussions aimed at enriching ethics education across campus.