Zach Everman transformed a basement hobby into Grid Lounge, Cedar Falls' sim racing destination, with the support of the University of Northern Iowa's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC). Leveraging JPEC's resources and guidance, Everman navigated the entrepreneurial journey to create a unique space for racing enthusiasts and beyond.
Yanting Wang, a transfer student from China's Shanghai Dianji University, is actively making the most of her time. She credits the welcoming culture and sense of community at UNI for helping her adapt and thrive, especially through the support of professor Alicja Boruta-Sadkowski.