Rankings

Displaying 1 - 50 of 173 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 UNI rising in ranks for Princeton Review
Northern Iowan 112:2, p.1

UNI has once again made an appearance in the "Best in the Midwest" category on Princeton Review's list of America's top colleges. The university appeared in other reports and rankings as well, demonstrating that despite criticism for program and budget cuts in 2012, it continues to be critically acclaimed.

2 UNI listed No. 2 in Midwest
Northern Iowan 111:8, p.1
The United States News and World Reports named UNI the second best regional public university; photo
3 UNI's MBA program ranked among the top by U.S. News & World Report
Public Relations News Release 2013:204, p.1
UNI's Masters of Business Administration program has been listed among U.S. News & World Report's top part-time MBA programs. UNI's College of Business is accredited by AACSB International.
4 UNI secures 3 seed for St. Louis
Northern Iowan 110:41, p.6
The men's basketball team finished the season ranked third in the Missouri Valley Conference. With the third seed going into the MVC Tournament UNI is in a position to avoid undefeated Wichita State University until the championship game; photo.
5 UNI named to list of nation's top 100 'Best Values in Public Colleges' by Kiplinger's Personal Finance for 2014
Public Relations News Release 2013:144, p.1
UNI was ranked number 71 in the top 100 "Best Values in Public Colleges" by Kiplinger's Personal finance for 2014. The ranking is based on a combination of outstanding education as well as economic value.
6 Online courses at UNI receive top rankings
Public Relations News Release 2013:131, p.1
Affordable Colleges Online recently ranked UNI as the most affordable and high-quality provider of online education in Iowa. Earlier this year UNI's Continuing Education and Special Programs also earned the Iowa Distance Learning Association Award.
7 UNI receives high ranking for affordability, academic quality, accessibility
Public Relations News Release 2013:130, p.1
UNI was ranked number 13 nationally and 4th in the Midwest in a ranking that assesses schools on affordability, academic quality, and accessibility. This is similar to President Obama's ranking system proposed in the higher education plan.
8 UNI community gives feedback on higher education reforms
Northern Iowan 110:24, p.1
UNI was selected as one of four schools in the nation to hold a public hearing with the U.S. Department of Education about college affordability. Administration is looking to tie federal financial aid to a rating system based on educational value; photo.
9 UNI named to Military Times 'Best for Vets: Colleges 2014' rankings
Public Relations News Release 2013:119, p.1
UNI has been named one of Military Times "Best for Vets: Colleges 2014". This ranking is based on commitment to providing opportunities for veterans.
10 For eighth consecutive year, UNI selected as a 'Best Business School' by Princeton Review
Public Relations News Release 2013:88, p.1
UNI was named in Princeton Review's "The Best 295 Business Schools". This is the eighth consecutive year that UNI was named on this list.
11 University of Northern Iowa designated as military friendly school for fourth year
Public Relations News Release 2013:41, p.1
UNI has been named a Military Friendly School for the fifth time. This places UNI in the top 20 percent of schools doing the most to embrace America's veterans as students.
12 U.S. News & World Report ranks UNI No. 2 public regional university in the Midwest
Public Relations News Release 2013:40, p.1
UNI was ranked as second in the "Best Regional Universities (Midwest)" category for public universities. UNI was also ranked 13th on a list of combined public and private universities list. This is an improvement from being ranked 22nd last year.
13 UNI named to list of nation's top 100 'Best-Value Public College' by Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine
Public Relations News Release 2012:167, p.1
UNI has been ranked in the top 100 of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine's "Best Values in Public Colleges" list.
14 UNI selected as GI friendly campus for third year
Public Relations News Release 2012:66, p.1
UNI selected by G. I. Jobs Magazine as a military friendly school. Ranked in the top fifteen percent of schools doing the most to incorporate veterans as students.
15 UNI ranked No. 21 in AVCA pre-season poll
Northern Iowan 109:1, p.22
Volleyball team ranked nationally. The team will start its season August 24-25 at a tournament at Purdue University; photo.
16 Sir, yes, sir
Northern Iowa Today 95:2, p.12
A look at the work of the US Army Reserve Officer Training Corps on campus; began in 1986; Lieutenant Colonel Roadcap is now in command; ranked second of 76 schools in its brigade; photo.
17 UNI featured by the Princeton Review and U.S. Green Building Council in 'Guide to 322 Green College'
Public Relations News Release 2011:291, p.1
UNI placed in with 322 college and universities across the nation in Princeton Review and U.S. Green Building Council in 'Guide to 322 Green College.'
18 Where in the world is UNI?
Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.16
UNI ranked fourth in US for its study abroad program; over 3500 UNI students have studies abroad since 2000; photo.
19 UNI speech-language pathology program excels
Public Relations News Release 2011:234, p.1
The UNI speech-pathology master's program is ranked ninth in the nation. The graduate and undergraduate program continue to be a success.
20 For sixth consecutive year. UNI selected one of "Best Business Schools' by Princeton Review
Public Relations News Release 2011:78, p.1
UNI ranks among the best for business schools, according to the Princeton Review, for its sixth consecutive year.
21 UNI ranks in U. S. News and World Report's 'America's Best Colleges'
Northern Iowan 108:6, p.2
The rankings are based on peer assessment, academic reputation, retention, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, graduation rate, and alumni giving. UNI ranks sixteenth in the private and public schools in the Midwest.
22 UNI continues to be ranked among top Midwest public universities on the 'U.S. News & World Report' List
Public Relations News Release 2011:33, p.1
UNI received the ranking of 2nd among "Best Regional Universities (Midwest)" category for public universities. UNI took 16th on a combined list of public and private universities.
23 UNI ranks in Washington Monthly
Northern Iowan 108:4, p.2
The University of Northern Iowa ranks seventeenth in the nation among master's universities, according to Washington Monthly.
24 UNI named finalist for Presidential Award for service
Northern Iowa Today 94:3, p.19
UNI was one of eleven finalists for award; named to President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
25 Panthers ranked No. 7 in preseason FCS Coaches Poll
Northern Iowan 108:1, p.23
Preseason poll ranks the Panthers number 7 in the county in the football championship subdivision. Poll is based on a voting panel of head coaches.
26 STARS, Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System; UNI is one of only nine schools in the U. S. and Canada to achieve a gold STARS rating
Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.6
Rating system allows schools to assess their progress in sustainability; UNI achieved a very high ranking.
27 UNI's College of Business named one of the best in America
Northern Iowan 107:17, p.1
The Princeton Review announced for the fifth consecutive year that the College of Business Administration ranks in the top three hundred business schools in the nation.
28 UNI men's cross country ranked no. 11 in Midwest region
Northern Iowan 107:16, p.14
Panther men's cross country team has moved up in rankings in the Midwest region. The team now stands at number eleven, up from number twelve on October 4. The team finished fifth of twenty-one teams at the Bradley Classic; photo.
29 Coming out on top
Northern Iowan 107:2, p.1
UNI ranked number three in the "Best Regional Universities (Midwest)" by U. S. News and World Report.
30 UNI ranked third on 'U.S. News & World Report' list
Public Relations News Release 2010:11, p.1
The college ranked third in the "Best Regional Universities (Midwest)" category for public universities, according to their 2011 "America's Best Colleges" guidebook.
31 Shockers outplay newly-ranked Panthers
Northern Iowan 2010:29, p.6
Wichita State defeated the men's basketball team, 60-51; ended UNI's fifteen game winning streak.
32 UNI selected as one of 'Best Business Schools' by Princeton Review
Public Relations News Release 2009:105, p.1
The New York-based education services company features the school in the 2010 edition of "The Best 301 Business Schools." According to Robert Franek, "We are pleased to recommend UNI to readers of our book and users of our site."
33 UNI selected as one of 'Best Business Schools' by Princeton Review
Public Relations News Release 2009:105, p.1
Princeton Review recommends UNI as one of the best institutions to earn an MBA. This is the fourth consecutive year the school has received this recommedation.
34 University of Northern Iowa one of the best business schools
Northern Iowan 105:19, p.6
The Princeton Review names business school among the top in the nation. The Princeton Review is considered an objective, independent source that offers a useful profile for students.
35 Princeton Review ranks UNI College of Business Administration as one of the best
Northern Iowa Today 92:2, p.17
College is included in "Best 296 Business Schools".
36 UNI rated among best Midwestern colleges by Princeton Review
Public Relations News Release 2008:10, p.1
The university is one of an elite group of 159 colleges on the list of "Best in the Midwest" for 2009. The listings are based on standards of academic excellence, along with anonymous student surveys, site visits and independent invited recommendations.
37 Rankings nonsense
Northern Iowan 104:14, p.16
Being number 1 sounds good, but also brings added pressure.
38 UNI listed among best Midwestern colleges by "Princeton Review"
Public Relations News Release 2007:112, p.1
The University of Northern Iowa is one of 161 colleges on the list of "Best in the Midwest" for 2008.
39 Iowa's candy-corn kids ranked as "Smarties"
Northern Iowan 103:19, p.1
Iowa ranks ninth in "smartest states" ranking done by an independent research and publishing company. Based on twenty-one factors, the rankings showed that Iowa had positives in thirteen categories; photo.
40 University of Northern Iowa selected as one of "Best Business Schools" by Princeton Review
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
The University of Northern Iowa has been featured in the book "Best 282 Business Schools."
41 UNI debate team ranks in top ten most improved in the nation
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
New report by the National Debate Tournament ranked UNI's debate team among the most improved.
42 UNI ranks as one of 12 'success' schools
Northern Iowan 102:13, p.1
American Association of State Colleges and Universities has named UNI as a college with a higher than average graduation rate.
43 Panther fans crack the top ten
Northern Iowan 102:3, p.14
Panther supporters have risen to the number ten spot in Chuck Burton's top twenty list of fans at Division I-AA schools.
44 For ninth year, UNI ranked second
Northern Iowan 102:1, p.5
UNI is ranked second in the "Midwestern Universities--Master's" category behind Truman State University in Missouri.
45 For second consecutive year, UNI ranked among the best Midwestern Colleges by Princeton Review
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Ranking is based on student surveys and comments can be found at www.princetonreview.com.
46 For ninth consecutive year, UNI ranked second on 'U. S. News & World Report' list
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
UNI ranked second in the Midwestern-Master's category, and nineteenth in a list of public and private universities across the midwest.
47 Git 'er drunk
Northern Iowan 101:52, p.7
UNI ranks third in alcohol violations as compared to the other Iowa universities.
48 UNI ROTC rated in top 15 percent
Northern Iowan 101:46, p.2
UNI's program is rated in top fifteen percent of ROTC programs nationwide and first in medium-sized colleges in the Midwest and West.
49 Is obesity a real epidemic?
Northern Iowan 101:19, p.7
Iowa ranks as seventeenth fattest state of the Union; the federal government takes steps to reverse the trend toward obesity; photo.
50 UNI wrestlers begin season in nation's top 15
Northern Iowan 101:18, p.16
First NWCA/Intermat coaches poll of the season ranks UNI fifteenth in the nation.