Online & Distance Education Stories & News

Students in hybrid accounting program

Hybrid accounting program provides opportunities to diverse class of students

The Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa has launched a new hybrid accounting program in Des Moines, and its inaugural enrollment is met with excitement. Students in the program feel it addresses an unmet need in their education and are enthusiastic about the opportunity it offers.
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UNI’s partnership with Iowa community colleges experiences rapid second-year growth

Since the partnership was first announced in summer of 2022, the UNI at Iowa Community Colleges (UNI@IACC) initiative has grown by 68% in just one year. 
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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.
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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

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.