College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences
Message from the College
At UNI, the College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences is part of the path to discovery and direction for every student on campus. It’s where students of all passions and interests explore the possibilities before them, open their eyes to new ways of seeing the world and chart their paths forward.
No matter their path, the College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences gives students the opportunity to discover the fullest version of who they are — and build the broadest skills and mindset to take on any challenge they may face.
As the careers of the future change faster than ever, there’s never been more value
in the breadth and versatility of a holistic, interdisciplinary education. And the College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences is ready to make the most of that future by investing in our students and faculty, connecting our classrooms to communities and careers, and building the innovative programs tomorrow needs.
Through Our Tomorrow: The Campaign for UNI, we are shaping what the future of the humanities, arts and sciences can be — together.
Campaign Priorities
- Keeping the College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences accessible to the next generation of Panthers.
- Creating dedicated scholarships for first generation students who carry the dreams of their families with them.
- Expanding the number of college-specific scholarships to support more students across majors in our college.
- Expanding support for undergraduate research including both year-round and summer research stipends.
- Building professional distinction and career readiness programs to prepare students for the real-world.
- Expanding experiential learning support to experiences that allow students to apply their learning.
- Increasing support for study abroad experiences that enrich student learning and foster a global mindset.
- Funding key faculty positions in renowned UNI programs ranging from jazz studies to mathematics education to forensics/debate.
- Supporting fast-growing programs like actuarial sciences, in which we anticipate 20% greater demand over the next decade.
- Launching new programs such as a musical theater degree program and a “creativity” minor for students from all academic majors.
- Creating visiting positions such as a visiting artist to work with students to explore social challenges and a visiting humanities scholar to oversee the North American Review.
- Keeping the College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences accessible to the next generation of Panthers.
- Creating dedicated scholarships for first generation students who carry the dreams of their families with them.
- Expanding the number of college-specific scholarships to support more students across majors in our college.
- Expanding support for undergraduate research including both year-round and summer research stipends.
- Building professional distinction and career readiness programs to prepare students for the real-world.
- Expanding experiential learning support to experiences that allow students to apply their learning.
- Increasing support for study abroad experiences that enrich student learning and foster a global mindset.
- Funding key faculty positions in renowned UNI programs ranging from jazz studies to mathematics education to forensics/debate.
- Supporting fast-growing programs like actuarial sciences, in which we anticipate 20% greater demand over the next decade.
- Launching new programs such as a musical theater degree program and a “creativity” minor for students from all academic majors.
- Creating visiting positions such as a visiting artist to work with students to explore social challenges and a visiting humanities scholar to oversee the North American Review.
Dean's Fund for Excellence
- Providing agile support for emerging opportunities and immediate needs across the college.
- Enhancing support to students participating in research conferences, creative expositions and international education programs.
- Making critical upgrades to technology and maintaining a campus environment that continues to meet the demands of our changing world.
- Supporting faculty in their continuous growth through professional development or teaching innovation initiatives, fueling an environment that attracts and cultivates top talent.
Hear from UNI faculty and students
"IT FELT LIKE HOME."
"As a first-generation college student whose parents immigrated from El Salvador, I grew up not giving much thought to college. But after I came to campus on a Diversity Day trip in high school, it felt like home. When I made my decision, it made me so happy to say ‘UNI.’ Being in the journalism field means working for the people, giving back to the people and giving power to the people. That is something I’m really passionate about."
NIXSON BENITEZ
COMMUNICATIONS: DIGITAL JOURNALISM MAJOR
ROY J. CARVER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
REAL-WORLD RESEARCH
"At UNI, students participate in multidisciplinary research projects focused on real-world problems while using state- of-the-art instrumentation. Engaging in research has allowed students to polish transferable skills including written and oral communication, critical thinking and time management — skills that they can integrate seamlessly into medical and other professional school programs as well as careers in health care, biotechnology, industry and government.”
JERREME JACKSON
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY
"WHAT THE VOICE FACULTY DOES HERE IS SPECIAL."
"What the voice faculty does here is special. At most schools, they attract students who already have nice voices and they polish them. Here at UNI, every single one of my colleagues knows how to really listen to their students so they have the ability to take somebody who is less developed and help them improve substantially if the student wants it enough."
SUZANNE HENDRIX-CASE
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF VOICE & VOCOLOGY