UNI offers the ONLY 4-year degree in gerontology in Iowa and is ranked 8th in the nation. The need for professionals in the field of aging is growing exponentially, as the population in the United States ages rapidly. The demand for elder care will be fueled by a steep rise in the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, which could nearly triple to 14 million by 2050. As more Panthers enter the field, UNI continues to grow relationships like the one with Parker Place Retirement Community. . . #DiscoverUNI #PantherPride #gerontology