Marketing & Entrepreneurship Stories & News

Aerial shot of UNI campus

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. 
Student shakes hands with President Nook at Commencement

UNI releases spring 2025 graduation and dean’s lists

Want to find out who made UNI's spring 2025 graduation or dean's list? Go through the easy search process to see who's on the lists!
Kylie Ryder stands in front of Miss Illinois sign

Business meets pageantry: Kylie Ryder’s journey to Miss Illinois

Kylie Ryder (Marketing ’25) is combining business savvy with pageant poise as she competes for Miss Illinois 2025. Through her coursework at the Wilson College of Business and hands-on experiences like launching a mental health initiative and growing a 50K+ social media following, she's turning her passion for personal branding into a powerful platform.
Graduate walks across the stage at UNI Commencement

UNI will celebrate nearly 1,600 graduates at spring Commencement

Nearly 1,600 graduates make up UNI’s class of spring 2025, and three Commencement ceremonies will be held to celebrate their achievements. 
 Instructor guiding students during a session of the Professional Readiness Program, offering support and career advice.

The Professional Readiness Program® stands out as a key bridge between hard, soft skills

This unique and ever-evolving program within the Wilson College of Business has stood out as that bridge between “hard learning” in the classroom and crucial soft skills.
Memorandum of understanding signing between UNI and Assumption University

UNI and Assumption University of Thailand launch 2+2 business degree partnership

A delegation from Assumption University in Bangkok, Thailand, is visiting the University of Northern Iowa this week to officially begin a new partnership with the Wilson College of Business.
Group photo of students at a case competition.

How case competitions can elevate your college experience

Case competitions give you real-world business experience, sharpen your skills, boost your resume, and grow your network—all in one high-stakes challenge.
Headshot of Mack, Regan, and Reagan.

How UNI Business students secure jobs long before graduation

Graduates of the Wilson College of Business are career-ready, and nothing demonstrates this more than the college’s impressive 99% placement rate. In fact, many students secure jobs well before graduation, thanks to the education and connections they gain at UNI.
Fall 2024 grads

Meet the fall 2024 grads

It’s the most wonderful time of year at the University of Northern Iowa - Commencement time! Here’s a glimpse into our grads' experiences and future plans.
UNI campus during the fall

UNI holds steady as a top public university in the Midwest according to U.S. News & World Report

UNI has once again been ranked No. 2 on U.S. News & World Report's 2025 list of Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest.