Faculty Stories & News

Death cafe participants coloring at a table

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.
Jimmy Reyes

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.
Alan Czarnetzki with Provost Herrera and Board of Regents President Michael Richards

Regents Awards recognize excellence among UNI faculty and staff

This year’s winners for the Regents Awards for Faculty and Staff Excellence at the University of Northern Iowa were recognized on Nov. 15. 
David W. Wilson Ethics Chair event

David W. Wilson Ethics Chair nurtures ethical leadership for tomorrow's business world

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, one fundamental aspect has remained constant: the importance of ethical decision-making. For nearly two decades, the University of Northern Iowa's College of Business has championed ethics for future business leaders, thanks to the establishment of the David W. Wilson Chair in Ethics. This gift from UNI alum David W. Wilson has not only enriched the academic environment but has also had a profound impact on the way students and faculty approach ethics in the world of business.
Elise Dubord receiving award from Provost José Herrera

UNI faculty members receive awards during fall meeting

Numerous UNI faculty members were recognized during the fall faculty meeting on Monday, Oct. 2 with various awards. 
Person holding up old photo of the Campanile to compare it to the current Campanile

UNI augmented reality tool awarded $150,000 NEH grant

Ready to travel time?  Your photos of UNI through the decades can be incorporated into this unique AR project.
Amy Igou

Professor Amy Igou prepares students for the future of business with emerging technologies

Amy Igou remembers the first time she worked on a personal computer. She was in high school, and back then, computers looked like packing boxes, let alone fit into your pocket like they do today. She took a computer programming course and was hooked. Soon enough, she helped her parents keep track of farm records on their own computer.
Pile of three credit cards

Tips for getting your first credit card

Thinking about getting your first credit card? Read these tips from UNI instructor Emily Baisden first.
Photo of Dr. Joey Miller

UNI's Marketing and Entrepreneurship Department welcomes Joseph Miller

We’re excited to announce Joseph Miller as the UNI College of Business’ new Head of the Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship. The first thing Miller noticed about the UNI College of Business was the energy. From the moment he arrived on campus, he received a warm welcome and a groundswell of support from students, faculty and staff. He was hooked.
Chemurgy 2.0

Meeting human needs from things that grow

Researchers from UNI will play a critical role in a five-year $20 million grant to position Iowa as a leader in advanced biomanufacturing.