Online & Distance Education Stories & News

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Spring enrollment increases significantly through UNI@DMACC partnership

The UNI@DMACC partnership, which began in the fall 2020 semester, offers degree completion programs for students who have completed their associate’s degree through DMACC. Students can then complete an online or hybrid bachelor’s degree through the University of Northern Iowa.  
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UNI expands access to offer Master’s in History online

UNI is now accepting applications for a redesigned master's in history, which features an entirely online format and updated curriculum.
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U.S. News & World Report ranks UNI among Best Online Programs

UNI received top honors for both its online master’s in education programs and for the first time, its online bachelor’s programs.
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New UNI master’s program gives teachers the tools to transform education

The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) in transformative education is a 30-credit-hour interdisciplinary, non-thesis graduate pathway for teachers. 
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UNI offers Free Graduate Application Week

From Dec. 1 to Dec. 9, domestic students who are interested in attending graduate school at UNI may apply for free using the code GRD25.
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UNI MBA program offers new flexibility for busy professionals

The Wilson College of Business’ MBA program has been updated to offer more flexibility and options for professionals looking to learn and advance their careers
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Wilson College of Business ranks on The Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools for 2024

The University of Northern Iowa has consistently ranked on the Best Business Schools list for more than a decade.
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First cohort of Purple Pathway for Paraeducators gears up for graduation

The Purple Pathway for Paraeducators allows paraeducators with an associate’s degree to earn an elementary education degree online from UNI  while continuing their work in schools.
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Two UNI master’s programs expand access with early enrollment slated for Fall 2024

UNI is now accepting applications for two online graduate programs, the Master of Public Policy and the Master of Arts in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Development.
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UNI offers Free Application Week for transfer students

The University of Northern Iowa invites prospective transfer students to apply for free from March 3 through March 8, 2024.