Human & Social Services Stories & News

Audience member asks question at System of Support Conference

UNI’s System of Support Conference to address change and community resilience in 2025

The University of Northern Iowa welcomes social workers, community service providers, health care professionals and educators to the 2025 System of Support Conference.
Bella Markley

Out-of-state student finds home at UNI

As an out-of-state student, Bella Markley has found her passion and her community at the University of Northern Iowa. Find out more about her story!
Jake Schaefer

Renewing workplace culture

Jake Schaefer, ’01, ’08, builds on his UNI education to transform mental health counseling and leadership coaching, helping individuals and organizations thrive.
Empowerment in Action: Culture Change through Dementia Education

UNI Dementia Simulation House planning dementia education conference

The Dementia Simulation House at the University of Northern Iowa is proud to announce the upcoming Empowerment in Action: Culture Change through Dementia Education conference, taking place on Wednesday, June 11 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Falls from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Graduate Students

Pursue your graduate degree at UNI

Choosing to earn a graduate degree is a smart investment that pays for itself. UNI grad education is high-quality and highly affordable.
Bill Henninger

UNI professor Bill Henninger receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar award for spring 2025

Through an International Administrators Grant, Henninger will participate in a two-week group seminar with representatives from universities, private sector agencies and organizations, and select government agencies in Taiwan
Nursing student puts on white coat

Nursing students make history in UNI’s first-ever White Coat Ceremony

UNI's first-ever White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of the BSN students’ journey toward becoming future leaders in health care.
Joana Lwin

Opening hearts, opening doors

Joana Lwin’s journey has been anything but easy. Today, through her role as director of Refugee and Immigrant Youth Organization (RIYO) in Waterloo, Iowa, she hopes to take her experiences and pay it forward.
Bill Henninger with signed memorandum of understanding

UNI forms 3+1 family services program with university in Kosovo

The University of Northern Iowa’s close relationship with the people and academic institutions of Kosovo continues to strengthen and expand.
Bill Henninger and Elaine Eshbaugh

UNI professor’s selfless act of organ donation saves a life

Bill Henninger saw an opportunity to help a stranger in need and made the decision to donate his kidney, potentially saving their life.