Finance Stories & News

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.
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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.
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Investing with a Cause

Investment decision-making has long revolved around two key factors: returns and profits. But during the past couple of decades, additional factors have begun to influence those decisions. Due to the rise of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing, many now use a socially-conscious set of guidelines to pick potential investments.
Investing In The Age Of Robinhood

Investing In The Age Of Robinhood

Is technology empowering consumers or ruining their financial future?
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5 ways you can prepare for the Career Fair

Career fairs are excellent opportunities to meet potential employers and showcase your expertise and background. UNI Career Services hosts two career fairs every academic year at the Maucker Union  (you can find dates on the online calendar), attended by more than 150 employers.
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UNI College of Business faculty honored with prestigious state and university awards

Two UNI College of Business faculty members were honored this academic year, recognizing their outstanding professional contributions during their careers.
10 days for trading

Ten Days for Trading

An Assistant Professor of Finance, Ryan Flugum, shares Professors study patterns during disclosure window.
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Business Courses, Clubs offer opportunities to learn real-world trading tools

It’s hard to replicate the feeling of investing in a real portfolio made up of real money. At UNI’s College of Business, the Krause and the Panther Funds provide opportunities for students to do exactly that.
Pernell Cezar

Northern Iowa alum selected as influential leader

A UNI finance and marketing alum who co-founded the first Black-owned coffee business with national distribution has been named a 2022 Influential Leader by the world’s largest business education alliance.