Online & Distance Education Stories & News

Advisor talking to student
Aug 15, 2023

UNI named one of the most transfer-friendly universities in the nation

The University of Northern Iowa is among 208 colleges and universities to be named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s 2023 Transfer Honor Roll.

University of Northern Iowa Campanile
Aug 10, 2023

Forbes: University of Northern Iowa among top 10 for online bachelor’s degrees in teaching

Forbes has detailed its Best Online Teaching Degrees of 2023, selecting UNI among its 10 best schools in the U.S. offering online degrees in teaching.

UNIs Master of Public Policy program achieves NASPAA accreditation - only accredited program in Iowa
Jul 25, 2023

UNI’s Master of Public Policy program earns NASPAA accreditation

UNI's Master of Public Policy is the only American program to receive the honor this year, and the only NASPAA-accredited program in the state of Iowa. 

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Jul 20, 2023

EMC Insurance pledges support to UNI’s new hybrid accounting program

UNI is pleased to announce that EMC Insurance Companies has pledged its support for the College of Business’s new hybrid accounting program.

UNI President Mark Nook behind podium at UNI@DMACC event
Jul 10, 2023

Prairie Meadows awards $350,000 to support UNI partnership with DMACC

A legacy grant from Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino will expand access to affordable, high-quality bachelor's degrees through the UNI@DMACC partnership.

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Jul 06, 2023

UNI announces new online pathway to earn the Iowa Director of Special Education endorsement

UNI is announcing a new, entirely online pathway for administrators interested in earning the Iowa Director of Special Education endorsement

Individual Studies: Sports Administration Bachelor of Arts
Jun 01, 2023

UNI offers sports administration through Individual Studies bachelor’s degree program

The University of Northern Iowa is announcing a new Individual Studies: Sports Administration BA, available starting August 2023.

UNI summer 2023 music workshops! Enhance your teaching skills and earn credit by participating in our workshops: audio engineering for educators, RockShop I Modern Band, RockShop II Reunion Tour
May 22, 2023

UNI to offer summer workshops for music teachers

The University of Northern Iowa is now accepting enrollments for three music education workshops scheduled over this summer.

Rodell Jones
May 10, 2023

Finishing strong through UNI

Rodell Jones isn't letting anything stand in the way of completing his degree from UNI, not even the 900+ miles that separate him from campus.

Left to right: Matthew Smith, Rob Denson, Colleen Mulholland, Peter LeBlanc, Mark Nook
Apr 27, 2023

UNI partnering with Des Moines Public Schools to meet need for administrators

UNI is expanding its master’s degree and advanced studies certificate in principalship to include a cohort specifically for Des Moines Public Schools. 

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