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UNIs Master of Public Policy program achieves NASPAA accreditation - only accredited program in Iowa

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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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.
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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

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

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

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.
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U.S. News & World Report ranks University of Northern Iowa among 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools

The University of Northern Iowa has been ranked among the 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
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UNI teams with Big Four Accounting Firm KPMG LLP on new hybrid accounting program

The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) announces it's working with KPMG LLP, the Big Four tax, audit and advisory firm, to launch its new, innovative hybrid accounting program.
Stephanie Huffman

Dr. Stephanie Huffman named UNI associate V.P. of Strategic Initiatives and dean of Graduate College

UNI will welcome Dr. Stephanie Huffman as its associate vice president for Strategic Initiatives and dean of the Graduate College.
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UNI ranks in top 15% for online master’s in education programs

UNI's online master’s in education programs ranked in the top 15% nationally, based on the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs.