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Students with awards at National Leadership Conference

Nov 02, 2022

UNI Future Business Leaders of America students place at national leadership conference

Two members of UNI College of Business’ Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) placed at the National Leadership Conference in Chicago this summer. Brady Beyer (‘23) came in third in statistical analysis category and Lauren Kraemer (‘24) placed fourth in the digital media category, beating out students from colleges across the United States.

Oct 26, 2022

MIS students help solve information technology needs for small businesses

Throughout their time at the College of Business, Management Information Systems (MIS) students take in a well-rounded curriculum full of fundamental principles, applications and more. This coursework prepares them for a career in technology and business. One course, Information System Development Projects, taught by Betsy Ratchford, is intended to bundle those lessons and apply them in real-world scenarios.

Oct 20, 2022

Waterloo native and UNI alum Brian Becker promoted to CEO of RSM US

In September, UNI alum Brian Becker became the CEO and managing partner of RSM US, one of country's largest tax, audit and consulting firms.

Oct 13, 2022

Students take home awards, experience from Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute

A group of entrepreneurship students from the University of Northern Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) were selected to attend the Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute (OEI) this summer, gaining valuable skills and taking home some hardware.

Oct 06, 2022

UNI student Madison Kraemer elected national president of FBLA

Madison Kraemer (Marketing and Organizational Leadership, ’23) spent the last year serving on the national board of directors for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), a student organization dedicated to future business leaders in middle school, high school and college. Her goal quickly became to become president and help advocate for the organization.

Sep 15, 2022

Accounting graduate program coordinator oversees projects aiding the Cedar Valley community and international business community

Student organization posing in front of Curris Business Building

Aug 30, 2022

4 reasons why you should join a student organization right now

Student organizations can be one of the keys to a successful college career. The UNI College of Business offers more than 20 organizations to help you grow personally and professionally, including leadership and major-specific clubs.

Marcelo Acosta, named UNI’s first Noel Scholar program recipient

Aug 29, 2022

Des Moines student named UNI’s first Noel Scholar program recipient

A new scholarship will give one business student a full ride to UNI, including tuition, books and room & board. Marcelo Acosta, a student at East High School in Des Moines who will attend UNI in the fall, is the first recipient of the Noel Scholars program, created thanks to a generous gift by Rick (Accounting, ‘90) and Lisa Noel.

Aug 24, 2022

Is a business degree worth it?

If you’re a high schooler who’s been mulling over your future plans, you may have heard mixed information when you’ve asked “Is a business degree worth it?” While the cost of tuition can look intimidating, there’s so much more than the short-term expense to consider. If you’re selecting the right major at the right school, your degree will more than pay for itself over time. Here’s a guide to help you understand the true value of a business degree.

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