Meet the people who helped shape CSBS
As UNI marks 150 years of excellence, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is proud to recognize the individuals whose leadership, innovation and dedication have been instrumental in shaping our college. These profiles highlight faculty, staff, alumni and friends whose vision and contributions continue to strengthen CSBS and advance its mission. Together, their stories reflect both the enduring legacy of our past and the promise of our future.
New profiles will be added throughout UNI’s Sesquicentennial year, in no particular order, so be sure to check back as more stories are shared!
Bob & Kate Martin
A lifetime of service and scholarship
Bob and Kate Martin dedicated nearly four decades to UNI, leaving a lasting impact through teaching, library leadership, historic preservation, and philanthropy. Their generosity supports scholarships, campus programs, and community initiatives. In 2025, they were honored with the President’s Philanthropy Award for their remarkable contributions to the university and beyond.
2nd Lt. Robert Hibbs, 2nd Lt. Brian Gienau & Capt. Matthew G. Nielson
Honoring UNI ROTC alumni who made the ultimate sacrifice
2nd Lt. Robert Hibbs, 2nd Lt. Brian Gienau, and Capt. Matthew G. Nielson gave their lives in service to the nation, leaving a lasting legacy of leadership, dedication, and service. UNI’s ROTC program honors their memory through campus memorials and tributes that inspire future generations of cadets and the broader university community.
Megan Zimmerman
A Legacy of Caring
Megan Zimmerman, ’20, has dedicated her career to improving the lives of older adults — from leading Dementia Friendly Iowa and helping launch UNI’s Dementia Simulation House to now teaching the next generation of gerontologists. Guided by strong mentorship and a passion for community impact, she continues to embody UNI’s legacy of caring as both an alumna and educator.
R. Gordon Hoxie
Waterloo to Washington
From Iowa State Teachers College to the halls of Congress, R. Gordon Hoxie’s lifelong commitment to education and civic engagement shaped both national institutions and his alma mater. His gifts to UNI continue to foster discussion on democracy, leadership and the balance of power.
Doris Kelley, Cathy Young & Joy Cole Corning
Building a Legacy of Service and Leadership
Bound by friendship and a shared belief in service, Doris Kelley, Rev. Cathy Young and the late Joy Cole Corning turned decades of leadership into a legacy that lives on at UNI — through scholarships, mentorship and the generations of students they continue to inspire.