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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.
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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.
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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.  
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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.