Stories tagged with UNI College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
It’s no secret that demand for qualified health professionals has grown exponentially over the past several years – due in part to an aging population, increased access to health care, and a global pandemic – and the numbers show it won’t slow down anytime soon.
Over the next 10 years, the health care sector is projected to add 2 million new jobs. In addition to new jobs from growth, it will also be necessary to replace workers who retire or leave their positions. About 1.9 million...
A $1.1 million legacy gift by the late professor of social work, James ( Jim) McCullagh, will provide much needed financial support for students pursuing a social work major at UNI. McCullagh taught within UNI’s Department of Social Work for 40 years, retiring in 2021 after a lifetime of service to the social work profession and his students. The $1.1 million gift from James McCullagh will provide scholarships through three different funds: The Dr. James G. McCullagh Endowed Fund for Exce...