Business

Data drives business success for UNI student entrepreneurs

From landscaping lawns to saving lives, UNI’s JPEC is fueling student entrepreneurs with data-driven strategies that turn side hustles into thriving businesses.

UNI hybrid accounting program sees significant growth

The University of Northern Iowa’s hybrid accounting program has experienced remarkable growth in the two years since its launch.

How UNI sparked Cody Stirling’s product management career at Pinterest

When Cody Stirling enrolled at UNI, he wasn’t sure what to major in — until one marketing class sparked a passion that led to shaping the future of advertising at Pinterest.

Best jobs for accounting majors

An accounting major from the University of Northern Iowa can connect you with careers in countless roles and industries. 

New Wilson College of Business research highlights ESOP benefits for young workers

New UNI research shows employee ownership boosts young workers’ stability and satisfaction — could ESOPs be the key to Iowa’s economic future?

UNI undergraduates leverage research projects to sharpen professional skills

From tackling post-COVID inflation to uncovering workplace gender gaps, students turn undergraduate research into career-shaping experience.

Iowa Chill returns to Wilson College of Business: From dorm room idea to award-winning media brand

From dorm room hustle to award-winning media brand, Iowa Chill returns to UNI this fall for an exclusive Instagram takeover—giving students a behind-the-scenes look at how viral content becomes a full-time business.

Austad’s Golf to headline the 2025 Iowa Family Business Conference in Des Moines

The fifth annual Iowa Family Business Conference will tee off with a lineup of family business stories that are as candid as they are inspiring. Dave and Ryan Austad, father-and-son leaders of Austad’s Golf, will provide a lunchtime keynote with a powerful conversation on succession, resilience and legacy.