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Gabby Giffords

Former congresswoman Gabby Giffords to speak at UNI’s Hearst Lecture series

The UNI Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is excited to announce that former U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her longtime speech-language pathologist, Dr. Fabi Hirsch Kruse, will speak at the 2026 Hearst Lecture.
Nursing student working with patient

What to expect as a registered nurse

If you’re considering becoming a registered nurse, it’s important to understand the profession first. Here’s a rundown of the basics, including the responsibilities of a registered nurse and the pathway to get you there.
UNI athletic training students attending to a simulated patient.

UNI athletic training students gain hands-on experience through emergency simulation

The Interprofessional Emergency Simulation offers students from the University of Northern Iowa's master of athletic training program hands-on experience working with nursing students from Allen College and EMT students from Hawkeye Community College to learn the pressure and teamwork required in actual health emergencies.
Nursing student using stethoscope on patient

University of Northern Iowa launches Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program

The University of Northern Iowa has received approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to launch a new Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Nursing student working with patient during clinicals

First UNI nursing students experience clinicals in real-world hospitals

University of Northern Iowa nursing students are experiencing clinicals in real-world health care settings, setting them up for professional success.
UNI students working with SynDaver

UNI Department of Biology receives $412,000 Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Award to expand anatomy and physiology labs

The UNI Department of Biology has received a $412,905 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to enhance, modernize and expand its Anatomy and Physiology I and II laboratories.
Athletic training student getting hands-on experience

Health careers you may not have heard of (and how to land one!)

We’ve all heard of doctors and nurses, but the health care field is so much broader than that. Here are some health careers you may not have heard of!
Jacey Ordal on UNI campus

“Majors in Minutes” senior helps exploratory students find their passion

Majors in Minutes gives exploratory students at UNI the opportunity to learn about possible majors before they commit. It's coming up, Oct. 28!
Sean Austin, school psychology alum

A Rewarding Path to Research

School psychology studies at UNI set Sean Austin on a path to help students stay in school and be better able to handle adversity.
Nancy Kertz hugging new nursing student, both wearing white coats

UNI hosts third White Coat Ceremony for nursing students

The University of Northern Iowa held a White Coat Ceremony for its third cohort of nursing students on Saturday, Sept. 13, as part of Family Weekend.