Without the affirmation of a University of Northern Iowa professor, Joyce Levingston may not have realized how smart she was as a 20-something undergraduate student studying family services whose previous experiences led her to drop out of high school.
For the ninth year in a row, the University of Northern Iowa has been recognized for its commitment to helping community college students seamlessly transfer and earn bachelor’s degrees. UNI once again made Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll, a nationally known indicator of transfer excellence.
The UNI MBA has earned The Princeton Review's Best Business Schools distinction for the 20th consecutive year, offering an affordable, flexible program designed to help professionals advance their careers in as few as 10 courses.
The University of Northern Iowa plans to launch EdvantageUNI, a centralized hub for professional learning, educational growth and support for school districts, practicing and aspiring educators, and families.
Graduates of UNI’s online Master of Business Administration crossed the stage at the 2026 spring Commencement. The program attracts a wide variety of students, ranging from young professionals to seasoned business executives seeking the highly regarded MBA from the Wilson College of Business.
After nearly 15 years as a paraeducator, Rhandi Oelmann has secured her first lead teacher job for the fall. The 40-year-old mom of three will confidently step into her new role thanks to the University of Northern Iowa’s early childhood education online transfer program.
From appearing on CNN and meeting with U.S. senators to growing a farm business that ships nationwide, Anna Pesek is using her UNI MBA to expand her impact on agriculture, entrepreneurship and rural communities.
For practicing educators and working professionals, micro‑credentials offer a flexible way to grow your expertise without committing to a full degree. Here’s how they work and why they’re worth considering.
UNI is expanding several high‑demand programs by adding new online and hybrid options, including the Business Teaching BA, Cybersecurity & System Administration BS and the Applied Engineering: Applied Systems Engineering Management MS. These flexible pathways give working and place‑bound students greater access to UNI’s high‑quality instruction.
