College of Business Stories & News

Entrepreneur serving food to student in Rialto

UNI’s Rialto Dining Center hosts annual takeover with local food entrepreneurs

UNI Dining and John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center are proud to present the return of the second annual UNI Dining Takeover.
David and Holly Wilson

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.
Art Cox with students

UNI to host inaugural Des Moines Real Estate Alumni Reception and Award Presentation

A new event hosted by the University of Northern Iowa will connect and honor Des Moines real estate alumni during a night of celebration.
Kelly Wilkening and Aaron Voss

Managing business & organizations program sets grads up for advancement

Kelly Wilkening and Aaron Voss graduated in December 2023 as part of the very first cohort of this online program at UNI.
Tekippe family photo standing on stairs.

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.
Four UNI students with laptop and a binder

UNI Wilson Business students dominate Iowa Excel competition

In a remarkable achievement, students at the Wilson College of Business at UNI swept the top three scores for an Excel competition.
UNI accounting faculty with award

UNI’s hybrid accounting program receives innovation award

The UNI Department of Accounting has received the inaugural KPMG Accounting Program Innovation Award from the American Accounting Association.
UNI student helping woman with her taxes

UNI students offer free tax return preparation and e-filing

Accounting students in the Wilson College of Business at UNI are providing free income tax assistance again through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
Georgia Arevalo

West Coaster finds her path and passion at UNI

Georgia Arevalo's college journey began eight years ago, 2,000 miles away from UNI. In December, she earned her bachelor's degree from UNI.
Amy Igou works one-on-one with a student

Amy Igou appointed as Hogan-Hansen Master of Accounting Director at UNI

The University of Northern Iowa's Master of Accounting (MAcc) program is on an exciting growth trajectory, with the David W. Wilson College of Business forging a significant partnership with regional accounting firm Hogan-Hansen. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment as it appoints Amy Igou as the inaugural Hogan-Hansen Master of Accounting Director.