Economics Stories & News

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UNI faculty members build connections on the basketball court

At University of Northern Iowa, some of the most meaningful lessons in connection, mentorship and belonging don’t just happen in the classroom — they happen on the basketball court.
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Wilson College honors distinguished alumni returning to campus

The Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa is proud to announce the selection of several distinguished graduates to participate in the prestigious Alumni in Residence program.
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Wilson celebrates student achievement at annual leadership event

From top academic performers to standout entrepreneurs, the Wilson College of Business Leadership Celebration honored the students who are leading, achieving and making a real impact — on campus and beyond.
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New endowed fund helps drive data education at Wilson College of Business

Jeff Scudder has helped create the Data & Technology Business Intelligence Endowed Fund.
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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.