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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	UNI rising in ranks for Princeton Review Northern Iowan 112:2, p.1	08/31/2015	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	09/25/2014	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	03/12/2014	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	03/03/2014	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	12/11/2013	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	11/25/2013	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	11/25/2013	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	11/19/2013	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	11/12/2013	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	10/10/2013	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	U.S. News & World Report ranks UNI No. 2 public regional university in the Midwest Public Relations News Release 2013:40, p.1	09/10/2013	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.
12	University of Northern Iowa designated as military friendly school for fourth year Public Relations News Release 2013:41, p.1	09/10/2013	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.
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	12/27/2012	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	09/17/2012	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	08/24/2012	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	06/01/2012	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	04/19/2012	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	04/01/2012	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	01/18/2012	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	10/12/2011	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	09/16/2011	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	09/13/2011	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	09/09/2011	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	09/01/2011	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	08/26/2011	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	04/01/2011	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	10/26/2010	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	10/22/2010	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	08/31/2010	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	08/17/2010	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	01/22/2010	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	10/06/2009	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.
33	UNI selected as one of 'Best Business Schools' by Princeton Review Public Relations News Release 2009:105, p.1	10/06/2009	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."
34	University of Northern Iowa one of the best business schools Northern Iowan 105:19, p.6	11/04/2008	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	11/01/2008	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	08/13/2008	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	10/12/2007	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	08/22/2007	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	10/31/2006	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	10/03/2006	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	01/20/2006	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	10/11/2005	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	09/02/2005	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	08/26/2005	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	08/23/2005	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	08/19/2005	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	04/19/2005	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	03/29/2005	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	11/02/2004	Iowa ranks as seventeenth fattest state of the Union; the federal government takes steps to reverse the trend toward obesity; photo.
50	Men picked for third, women sixth in MVC preseason polls Northern Iowan 101:18, p.16	10/29/2004	Preseason MVC picks announced; Ben Jacobson and Alex Cook named to respective preseason all-MVC teams; photo.
51	UNI wrestlers begin season in nation's top 15 Northern Iowan 101:18, p.16	10/29/2004	First NWCA/Intermat coaches poll of the season ranks UNI fifteenth in the nation.
52	UNI ranked second in the top colleges of the Midwest; President Koob says college's goal is to 'provide best possible education for students' Northern Iowan 101:11, p.11	10/05/2004	UNI receives high rankings in Kiplinger's Personal Finance, the Princeton Review, and U. S. News & World Report.
53	For eighth consecutive year, UNI ranked second on 'U. S. News & World Report' list Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	08/20/2004	UNI ranks second in the category "Midwestern Universities--Master's" for public universities.
54	UNI cited in national Education Trust report for high performance in graduation rates Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	06/03/2004	UNI recognized for comparatively high levels in graduation rates.
55	Panthers to host play-off game against Montana State Northern Iowan 100:25, p.13	11/25/2003	Record is now 9-2; ranked seventh in USA-Today/ESPN poll; photo.
56	School spirit in style with nationally-ranked mascot, dance team; T.C.'s got spirit, how about you? Northern Iowan 100:24, p.9	11/21/2003	UNI's mascot, Tommy the Cat, is currently ranked fourth nation-wide and will be competing in Florida in January; photo.
57	UNI top university in CPA exam numbers Northern Iowan 100:9, p.1	09/30/2003	UNI had about fifty-six percent of the students taking the Certified Public Accounting test pass the first time; highest in nation.
58	For seventh consecutive year, UNI ranked second on 'U.S. News & World Report' list Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	08/22/2003	UNI falls in behind Truman State in the "Midwest Universities--Master's" category.
59	Long time coming Northern Iowan 99:40, p.17	02/28/2003	Intermat wrestling named junior 141-pounder Dylan Long number one in the nation; photo.
60	Softball: 7th in poll Northern Iowan 99:33, p.16	02/04/2003	UNI softball rated seventh in a pre-season MVC poll of ten squads; photo.
61	Washington State deflates Panthers' Elite Eight dreams Northern Iowan 99:29, p.17	01/17/2003	Panthers finish their season ranked ninth in the USA Today/AVCA poll.
62	UNI ranked fourth in national study abroad rankings Public Relations News Release 2002:247, p.1	12/11/2002	Institute of International Education ranked UNI fourth in the nation for number of students studying abroad for master's degrees.
63	Panthers nab fourth seed Northern Iowan 99:26, p.1	11/06/2002	The NCAA tournament committee selected UNI as the top seed for the East Regional and fourth seed overall.; photo.
64	Netters climb to no. 8 ranking in national poll Northern Iowan 99:18, p.12	11/01/2002	UNI is ranked eighth in the nation in the USA Today/AVCA poll; Panthers will face Evansville and Southern Illinois; photo.
65	Accounting students take second Northern Iowan 99:13, p.1	10/15/2002	UNI ranks second behind the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in the pass rate for the Uniform Certified Public Accounting Examination for May 2001.
66	America's best sports colleges Northern Iowan 99:13, p.17	10/15/2002	UNI ranked 69th nationally for its outstanding intercollegiate athletics program; photo.
67	Panther athletics rank 69th nationally; 'Sports Illustrated' names UNI in the top 200 for Division-I Northern Iowan 99:13, p.1	10/15/2002	UNI was given a rating of 69th in the nation for its intercollegiate athletic programs in Division-I in 'Sports Illustrated's' "SI 200"; photo.
68	Netters face new battles Northern Iowan 99:10, p.17	10/04/2002	Panthers will face Southern Illinois and the Evansville Aces; UNI volleyball falls to tenth place in the USA Today/AVCA poll; photo.
69	UNI ranks well in nation again Northern Iowan 99:10, p.3	10/04/2002	"Kiplinger's Personal Finance" magazine rated UNI 33rd in in-state tuition, 46th in four-year graduation rate, and 95th overall.
70	University of Northern Iowa ranks second in nation in pass rate for CPA candidates Public Relations News Release 2002:106, p.1	10/01/2002	On the CPA exam in May 2001, 41.9% of UNI's first-time candidates passed the exam, ranking UNI second in the nation for first-time pass rates, by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy.
71	UNI ranked among top 100 public college values by Kiplinger's magazine Public Relations News Release 2002:104, p.1	09/27/2002	In Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, UNI was ranked 95th overall in the nation, in the "Top 100 Values in Public Colleges."
72	UNI ranks 2nd again Northern Iowan 99:6, p.1	09/20/2002	UNI received a second place ranking for the sixth year in a row in the 2003 'U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges' under the "Midwestern Universities--Master's" category.
73	For sixth consecutive year, UNI ranked second on 'U. S. News and World Report' list Public Relations News Release 2002:75, p.1	09/13/2002	'U.S. News & World Report' named UNI second in its "America's Best Colleges" guidebook under the "Midwestern Universities--Master's" category for public universities.
74	Movin' on up Northern Iowan 99:4, p.19	09/13/2002	UNI will face Indiana State and Illinois State this weekend; Panthers are now rated seventh in the USA Today/AVCA Poll; photo.
75	Poll places Panther volleyball in top 10 Northern Iowan 99:2, p.1	09/06/2002	UNI's volleyball team ranked number 9 on the USA Today/AVCA poll; this is the first time in history that UNI has made the top ten.
76	Volleyball makes history with Top 10 ranking Northern Iowan 99:2, p.25	09/06/2002	UNI exceed their previous highest ranking of number 14 in the USA Today/AVCA Poll with a ranking of 9th place; photo.
77	UNI cracks Sears Cup list's top 25 Northern Iowan 98:55, p.22	05/03/2002	UNI's intercollegiate athletic program ranked twenty-fifth on the Sears Directors' Cup standings.
78	UNI athletics ranks 25th in Sears Directors' Cup standings Campus News Network 12:16, p.2	04/09/2002	Directors' Cup honors are awarded for achievement in men's and women's athletics.
79	UNI cracks Sears Cup rankings at No. 25 Northern Iowan 98:46, p.15	04/02/2002	UNI was ranked 25th nationally in the Sears Directors' Cup standings, which honors universities that have a broad based athletics program.
80	UNI makes Kaplan/Newsweek list of "best value" colleges and universities Northern Iowa Today 86:1, p.15	01/01/2002	For second consecutive year.
81	UNI ranked second on U. S. News & World Report's list Northern Iowa Today 86:1, p.16	01/01/2002	Ranked second in "Midwest Universities--Master's" category.
82	UNI Army ROTC ranked fourth in nation Campus News Network 12:6, p.2	11/06/2001	Ranking has increased from 212th of 270 in 1998 to 4th of 270 in 2001.
83	UNI Army ROTC ranks fourth in U. S. Northern Iowan 98:18, p.2	11/02/2001	Ranking is based, in part, on the academic and military training performance of cadets.
84	UNI Army ROTC ranks fourth in nation Public Relations News Release 2001:184, p.1	10/31/2001	Out of 270 ROTC programs, UNI's ROTC was rated fourth in the nation.
85	UNI accounting graduates tops Northern Iowan 98:7, p.1	09/25/2001	UNI has the highest percentage (47.1%) of first-time candidates who passed the CPA exam.
86	UNI ranks well in U. S. News and World mag Northern Iowan 98:5, p.1	09/18/2001	President Koob comments on the criteria used to rank colleges.
87	For fifth consecutive year, UNI ranked second on U.S. News 7 World Report's "Midwestern Universities--Master's" list Campus News Network 12:2, p.1	09/11/2001	Ranking criteria include academic reputation, retention, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources and alumni giving rate.
88	UNI recognized in U.S. News magazine Northern Iowan 98:3, p.2	09/11/2001	UNI is ranked second, behind Truman State, in the "Midwestern Universities - Master's" category for public universities.
89	First-in-nation pass rate ranking for University of Northern Iowa CPA candidates in most recent report Public Relations News Release 2001:82, p.1	09/10/2001	UNI named number one for the pass rate of first time Uniform CPA Exam candidates.
90	For fifth consecutive year, University of Northern Iowa ranked second on 'U.S. News and World Report's' "Midwestern Universities -- Master's" list Public Relations News Release 2001:78, p.1	09/07/2001	UNI is second only to Truman State University in "Midwestern Universities -- Master's" category of the U.S. News and World Report's guidebook.
91	UNI makes Kaplan/Newsweek list of best "value colleges" and universities Campus News Network 11:23, p.1	07/17/2001	UNI made the list for the second consecutive year.
92	UNI rated among top colleges in the nation Northern Iowan 97:59, p.1	07/13/2001	Kaplan/Newsweek announced UNI made the list for the nation's top colleges and universities in the category of best value.
93	UNI makes Kaplan/Newsweek list of "best value" colleges and universities Public Relations News Release 2001:2, p.1	07/03/2001	UNI is named in the list of 75 public and private colleges.
94	UNI ranked once again among the best colleges and universities Public Relations News Release 2000:76, p.1	09/18/2000	President Koob discusses UNI's 4th straight ranking of second on the list by U.S. News and World Report.
95	UNI named in top ten of Midwest's best colleges Northern Iowan 97:6, p.1	09/15/2000	UNI was ranked the second best public university in the Midwest by U. S. News & World Report.
96	UNI makes U. S. News list again Campus News Network 11:4, p.1	09/11/2000	UNI nationally ranked second in U. S. News list of best public universities in the Midwest Region.
97	UNI ranked once again among the best colleges and universitites Public Relations News Release 2000:62, p.1	09/11/2000	National ranking of the second best Midwest public university goes to UNI for the fourth straight year.
98	UNI named second on U. S. News list Northern Iowan 97:4, p.2	09/08/2000	For the fourth consecutive year, UNI is ranked second in the Midwest Region "Top Public University" category by U. S. News and World Report.
99	For fourth consecutive year University of Northern Iowa ranked second on U.S. news and World Report's top Midwest regional public universities list Public Relations News Release 2000:61, p.1	09/06/2000	According to President Robert Koob, the success comes from a "Students First" philosophy.
100	UNI ranks near top--again Northern Iowa Today 29:1, p.2	09/01/2000	For fourth consecutive year, UNI ranked second in US News and World Report's Midwest Region's top public universities.