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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.
Men's Sheds participants cleaning up litter outside

UNI professor starts first-of-its-kind health initiative in Iowa for retired men

Melinda Heinz, a University of Northern Iowa assistant professor of gerontology, is improving the quality of life of local men, especially those who have retired, with Men's Sheds, an initiative that is the first of its kind in Iowa. 
Student looking through microscope

Want to become a doctor or dentist? Start here.

Want to become a doctor or a dentist? A pre-professional program at the University of Northern Iowa is the place to start! Discover your path to a health career.
UNI instructor, Mary McDade, standing next to a synthetic cadaver used in the syndaver lab.

How UNI faculty are helping to reshape anatomy education across the US

Anatomy and physiology professors at UNI standing next to the synthetic cadaver.

State-of-the-art health education isn’t just for med school. At the University of Northern Iowa, future doctors, nurses, athletic trainers and other health professionals can look forward to working hands-on in their very first semester.

Mackenzie McDonald

Charting her path

From CNA to BSN, Mackenzie McDonald is building her nursing future at UNI through hands-on training and close-knit faculty support.
Megan Kopp, Trina Tounjian and Lorelei Cash

UNI public health students earn top honors at national competition

Three students from the University of Northern Iowa have earned national recognition for their outstanding performance at the prestigious National Case Study Competition in Health Education (NCSCHE®).