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University of Northern Iowa and DMACC announce articulation agreement; new hybrid accounting program

UNI and DMACC formally announced an articulation agreement aligned with the UNI@DMACC partnership and UNI’s expansion of its hybrid BA in Accounting. 
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UNI announces expansion of its top-ranked accounting program with hybrid delivery option in Des Moines

The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) is expanding its Bachelor of Arts in Accounting program to include a hybrid – online and in-person delivery – option for students in the Greater Des Moines metropolitan area. The hybrid delivery model will offer the convenience of online business-core and elective courses with in-person evening accounting courses on the DMACC Urban campus.
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UNI expands online degree completion programs to include Technology Management Bachelor of Arts

The University of Northern Iowa has added an online option to the Technology Management Bachelor of Arts major, targeting adult and place-bound learners.
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5 signs you’ve found the best online degree program

Not all online degree programs are created equal. Here's what you should look for when researching online degrees to find the program that's best for you.
UNI’s new individual studies human services major meeting needs of online and place-bound learners

UNI’s new individual studies human services major meeting needs of online and place-bound learners

The University of Northern Iowa just rolled out its new individual studies: human services major, a completely online program, designed for place-bound students who have already achieved an associate’s degree, that combines curriculum from UNI’s five already-established human-services oriented majors — family services, gerontology, psychology, social work and sociology — to create a flexible and dynamic learning experience for students who are unable to attend in-person classes.  
Hawkeye Community College President Todd Holcomb and UNI President Mark Nook shaking hands

Hawkeye Community College and the University of Northern Iowa celebrate their partnership for student success during National Transfer Student Week

Hawkeye Community College and the UNI marked National Transfer Student Week with a joint celebration recognizing their decades-long partnership.
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2+2 online elementary education students admitted to UNI Teacher Education

About 120 students enrolled in the online 2+2 Elementary Education Bachelor of Arts program will be honored at a special 2+2 Teacher Education Convocation.
Susan Grau

Susan Grau to serve as UNI’s student support specialist at Western Iowa Tech Community College

The University of Northern Iowa and Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) announced Wednesday that Susan Grau has been selected to serve as a student support specialist on the Western Iowa Tech campus in Sioux City.
UNI President Mark Nook and Indian Hills President Matt Thompson shaking hands

UNI President Nook, others visit Indian Hills Community College for UNI@IACC initiative

University of Northern Iowa President Mark A. Nook and Provost José Herrera were among a UNI contingent that visited Indian Hills Community College (IHCC) in Ottumwa, Iowa, on Sept. 13 to solidify the partnership between the two institutions. 
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UNI launches statewide initiative to remove barriers to high-demand careers in Iowa

UNI's new initiative with Iowa community colleges will make it easier for adult and place-bound learners to earn a four-year degree.