Economics Stories & News

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New endowed fund helps drive data education at Wilson College of Business

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Wilson College of Business students cited in a top-tier research journal

UNI business students proved how far classroom research can go when their airline industry study from an undergraduate forecasting course was cited in a top-tier academic journal.
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UNI remains a top choice for Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest

The University of Northern Iowa has once again been ranked No. 2 among the Midwest’s Top Public Schools by U.S. News & World Report, continuing a two-decade tradition of excellence. 
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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?
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UNI ranked among nation’s best colleges for tuition value and service

The University of Northern Iowa has received national recognition in Washington Monthly’s 2025 College Rankings, earning a place among the nation’s Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars. 
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UNI recognized as a transfer-friendly institution for eight years in a row

The University of Northern Iowa has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll for its eighth year in a row, recognizing the dynamic pathways UNI has created to support transfer students. 
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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.
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Wilson College of Business interns make their mark this summer

Wilson College of Business students are making big moves this summer at their internships — designing global ads, managing multimillion-dollar portfolios, and presenting to top executives.
Emily Scholtes and Andy Dykstra at graduation

From Economics to Law: How UNI brought two alumni together

They met over an economics paper at UNI, became co-presidents of the Econ Club, and now — more than a decade later — they’re married lawyers raising a family and still crediting UNI for it all.
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UNI’s Neighboring State Rate for new students slated to begin this fall

The University of Northern Iowa is taking a bold step to benefit students across the Midwest by offering in-state tuition to new undergraduate students from all six states bordering Iowa beginning this fall.