Pre-Professional Stories & News

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Spring Career Readiness Headshot Day

Have a free headshot taken and review your resume with Career Services. Whether you’re looking for a job or internship or participating in social networking opportunities like LinkedIn, a polished look can set you apart from the competition.
UNI is first in the world with newest synthetic human anatomy models, offering students opportunities for hands on learning

UNI is first in the world with newest synthetic human anatomy models, offering students opportunities for hands-on learning

UNI was the first school in Iowa, and one of the first in the nation, to use synthetic cadavers - also known as  syndavers - in its classrooms, and has since become a model for other institutions across the state when it comes to integrating the use of syndavers into its programs.
Pre-dental student

WATCH: See how a pre-dental degree from UNI prepares you for dental school

The pre-dental degree of choice at the University of Northern Iowa is biology. Hear from student Sergio Suarez about his experiences in the program.
SHPEP students at the University of Iowa

Future health professionals get real-world experience through competitive summer program

The Summer Health Professional Education Program is always highly competitive. This year, four UNI students rose to the top of the applicant pile.
WATCH: See how a speech pathology degree from UNI prepares you for success!

WATCH: See how a speech pathology degree from UNI prepares you for success!

Get an up-close look at the speecj pathology major at the University of Northern Iowa by hearing from student Deepthy Nair about her experiences.
UNI student Abby Weekly

UNI biology major finds opportunity in remote research

More than 100 million adults in the U.S. suffer from hypertension, or, high blood pressure, and in recent years, nearly half a million deaths in the U.S. were directly or indirectly caused by the condition.

Abby Weekley, a senior biology major at the University of Northern Iowa, is hoping to change that through her work with UNI alum Dr. Bob Good. Weekley and Good are collaborating on a research project to study how much young people between the ages of 18-25 know about hypertension.

University of Northern Iowa senior Mollie Sherman.

UNI senior returns from a life-changing summer

During an eight-week internship at Boston University this summer, senior Mollie Sherman saw all sides of medicine – the thrilling successes and the anguishing defeats. And it gave her the confidence to pursue a goal she had been told she could never accomplish.