Accounting Stories & News

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New Scholarship Aims to Attract Top Business Students to Public Service

Discover how Joel Anderson and Joe Murphy are empowering the next generation of business students to excel in public service with a new endowed scholarship.
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Chinese international student Yanting Wang is making the most of her UNI experience

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.
Wilson Presidents' Council Co-Presidents Grace Croat and Nathanial Madden emceeing Leadership Celebration.

Wilson College of Business Leadership Celebration honors outstanding students

The Wilson College of Business concluded its academic year with the annual Leadership Celebration, recognizing distinguished students for their outstanding achievements.
Wilson Presidents' Council Co-Presidents Grace Croat and Nathanial Madden emceeing Leadership Celebration.

Wilson College of Business Leadership Celebration honors outstanding students

The Wilson College of Business concluded its academic year with the annual Leadership Celebration, recognizing distinguished students for their outstanding achievements.
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Global accounting firm finds its future professionals at UNI

UNI’s accounting program has a history that is rich in excellence, boasting professionals who are C-suite executives all around the world.
Winners of Servant Leadership Award

University of Northern Iowa students receive 2024 Student Leadership Awards

Each spring the University of Northern Iowa recognizes outstanding leaders through a series of awards presented to students and student organizations.
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U.S. News & World Report ranks UNI among 2024 Best Graduate Schools

U.S. News & World Report has once again ranked the University of Northern Iowa among its list of 2024 Best Graduate Schools.
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UNI students make a difference, one tax return at a time

Students at the University of Northern Iowa gain fulfilling experiences and valuable real-world skills through their work with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at the Wilson College of Business. This program, which has been aiding taxpayers for fifty years, allows accounting students to become certified tax preparers, helping community members file their taxes under faculty supervision.
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Doing well by doing good

The newly named Wilson College of Business at UNI is ushering in a new era of education thanks to the historic $25 million gift from David W. Wilson.
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UNI alumni siblings unite to create Tekippe Accounting Scholarship

Meet Julia Slayden, Mae Franklin, and Ron TeKippe, siblings from Rickardsville, Iowa, who became first-generation college graduates and CPAs. They've created the TeKippe Accounting Scholarship at UNI to support accounting students who, like them, are working hard to pay for their education.