Humanities Hub
Expanding paid internships. Strengthening the humanities. Connecting classroom learning to real-world impact.
Funded by a $2.4 million, five-year grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Humanities Hub brings together efforts across majors like History, Languages & Literatures, Communication & Media, and Philosophy & World Religions – making career preparation more visible, accessible and impactful for students.
What Is the Humanities Hub?
The UNI Humanities Hub is a new initiative designed to expand paid internship opportunities for humanities students while strengthening connections between UNI and community partners across Iowa and the Midwest.
By embedding internships into coursework and supporting faculty and community partnerships, the Hub helps make career preparation more visible, accessible and impactful for humanities students.
Paid Internships
The goal of the Humanities Hub is to connect UNI students to paid internships. Aiming for 250 over five years – starting with 30 in year one and growing to 60 per year.
Real-World Experience
These internships will connect humanities majors with nonprofit organizations, community partners and employers across Iowa and the Midwest, linking classroom learning with real-world applications.
Career-Ready Skills
Students will develop their communication, adaptability, creativity and critical thinking skills – all of which are highly valued by employers across industries.
Opportunities for Students Beyond Campus
Through the Humanities Hub, students will have the opportunity to work off campus with nonprofit organizations, community groups and employers across Iowa and the Midwest. These paid internships allow students to apply what they’re learning in the classroom to real-world settings while building professional experience and community connections.
Plus, students can participate in networking events, workshops, and guest speaker events – offering even more opportunities to build career connections.
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How do I find and apply for an internship?
- Find and apply for internships on Handshake
Contact UNI Career Services for more tips on finding an internship, and for help preparing application materials for internships
Who is eligible for an internship through the UNI Humanities Hub?
- Declared eligible major:
- Art: History Emphasis (BA)
- Communication (BA)
- English (BA)
- History (BA)
- Music: General Studies in Music (BA)
- Music: Jazz Studies (BA)
- Music: Music History (BA)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Religious Studies (BA)
- Spanish (BA)
- Junior standing
- Minimum 2.5 GPA in their major
- Completion of at least 12 credit hours in the major prior to the semester of the internship
Additional course prerequisites as required by departments
- Declared eligible major:
What are the requirements for approved internships?
- Step 1: Register for an internship class specific to your major
- History
- HIST 4030/5030. Internship in Historical Studies
- HIST 4035. External Museums Internship in History
- Communications
- CM CORE 3900/5900. Internship in Communication and Media
- Art History
- ART 3179 Cooperative Internship
- All other eligible majors
- UNIV 3159.01 Humanities Hub Internship Seminar
- History
- Step 2: Work the required hours – You must complete 150 hours of work throughout the duration of the internship
Step 3: Complete application process, including submitting your experience to Handshake
- Step 1: Register for an internship class specific to your major
Deadlines
- Applications to the Humanities Hub are accepted on a rolling basis. Individual internships may have specific deadlines, so please read postings carefully.
For internships, you must submit your experience to Handshake and complete any necessary trainings and paperwork by the last day a class can be added without department approval.
How many internships can I take?
- The UNI Humanities Hub will pay for one internship per eligible student during their time at UNI.
Different departments have different requirements for how many internships must be completed. Be sure to check with your advisor to confirm your internship requirements for graduation.
How will I get paid?
Internship stipends will be issued as a scholarship award to your U-bill account once you’ve completed your internship requirements.
Will this stipend impact my financial aid?
It may. You’ll need to discuss your individual situation with the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.
What happens once I submit my interest form?
- First, your form will be reviewed to determine whether you’re eligible for an internship stipend. Once your eligibility has been determined, you’ll be contacted by the Humanities Hub Coordinator to schedule your orientation meeting. You may begin searching for internships at anytime.