Faculty Stories & News

Jeremy Schraffenberger

UNI English professor receives prestigious Harvard University Dearborn Fellowship

Jeremy Schraffenberger, professor of English and co-editor of the North American Review, has been awarded the Harvard University Dearborn Fellowship.
Jesse Wilcox

UNI’s Jesse Wilcox named to National Science Teachers Association board of directors

UNI's Jesse Wilcox has been named director of professional learning in science education on the board of directors for the National Science Teachers Association.
Vince Gotera

Gov. Kim Reynolds appoints UNI Professor Vince Gotera as Iowa Poet Laureate

Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed UNI’s Vince Gotera, professor in the Department of Languages & Literatures, to serve a two-year term as Iowa Poet Laureate.
Amy Igou works one-on-one with a student

Amy Igou appointed as Hogan-Hansen Master of Accounting Director at UNI

The University of Northern Iowa's Master of Accounting (MAcc) program is on an exciting growth trajectory, with the David W. Wilson College of Business forging a significant partnership with regional accounting firm Hogan-Hansen. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment as it appoints Amy Igou as the inaugural Hogan-Hansen Master of Accounting Director.
Suzanne Freedman

CDC guidance includes UNI professor’s research

The Center for Disease Control has cited UNI professor Suzanne Freedman's work on forgiveness in a recent publication.
Robert Earle shaking hands with David Wilson

Robert Earle appointed inaugural Wilson Ethics Fellow to boost ethics education at UNI

One of the impacts of David Wilson's historic $25 million donation to UNI is Robert Earle being named the first Wilson Ethics Fellow.
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.