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DES MOINES — A $350,000 legacy grant from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Racetrack & Casino will continue to expand access to affordable, high-quality baccalaureate degrees for Iowans through the growing partnership between the University of Northern Iowa and Des Moines Area Community College known as UNI@DMACC.

The program provides a flexible pathway for adult learners who may not have easy access to a four-year degree due to their location, job or life commitments. Students complete their first two years at DMACC and then take online classes through UNI.

“This generous grant from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ will make a lasting impact on the lives of many Iowa families,” UNI President Mark Nook said in a news release. “Earning a four-year degree can truly change the trajectory of a family. Many of the students participating in UNI’s unique partnership with DMACC are first-generation students who wouldn’t otherwise have access to a bachelor’s degree. We appreciate the support of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ in helping ensure that students in the Des Moines area are able to further their educational, professional and personal goals.”