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Future students take note: UNI's accounting program just got another top recognition

Future students take note: UNI’s accounting program just got another top recognition

The Wilson College of Business accounting program is the first in the world to obtain supplemental accounting accreditation from AACSB through an accelerated path.
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Wilson College of Business becomes first in the world to earn AACSB supplemental accounting accreditation through accelerated path

After decades of maintaining accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, the Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa can now add AACSB’s supplemental accounting accreditation to its impressive resume.
Military Friendly School Gold Status 2025-26

UNI receives Military Friendly designation for sixth year in a row

For six years, UNI has been designated a Military Friendly® School, this year earning both Gold Status and the Military Friendly Spouse School distinctions.
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U.S. News & World Report ranks UNI among Best Online Programs

UNI received top honors for both its online master’s in education programs and for the first time, its online bachelor’s programs.
UNI campus in the fall

UNI once again receives recognition as transfer-friendly institution

The University of Northern Iowa has once again been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll with just 227 other colleges and universities.
UNI campus during the fall

UNI holds steady as a top public university in the Midwest according to U.S. News & World Report

UNI has once again been ranked No. 2 on U.S. News & World Report's 2025 list of Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest.
The Princeton Review Best Business Schools 2024

Wilson College of Business ranks on The Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools for 2024

The University of Northern Iowa has consistently ranked on the Best Business Schools list for more than a decade.
UNI women's basketball team with Coach Tanya Warren in a huddle

Panther women’s basketball named to WBCA Academic Top-25

The UNI women's basketball team tied for the sixth highest team GPA among Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) members during the 2023-24 season.
Military Friendly School 2024-2025 Gold

UNI earns Military Friendly designation for five years in a row

UNI maintained its Gold Status as a Military Friendly School, and once again earned the rank of Military Spouse Friendly School.
Top 20% Online Master's in Education programs 2024 U.S. News and World Report

UNI ranks in top 20% for online master’s in education programs

UNI's online master’s in education programs ranked in the top 20% nationally, based on the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs.