Marketing & Entrepreneurship Stories & News

Wilson College of Business Leadership Celebration honors outstanding students

The Wilson College of Business concluded its academic year with the annual Leadership Celebration, recognizing distinguished students for their outstanding achievements.

University of Northern Iowa students among winners in the 24th annual John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition

Davan Crooker of UNI's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center emerged as a first-place winner at this year's Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition.

Panther alum wins $90,000 in golf simulator competition

08 UNI alum and former Panther golfer earned the top spot in the season finale of the NEXT Golf Tour, a tournament played on Trackman Simulator software.

University of Northern Iowa students receive 2024 Student Leadership Awards

Each spring the University of Northern Iowa recognizes outstanding leaders through a series of awards presented to students and student organizations.

UNI team places 2nd at Operation Stimulus Supply Chain Competition

A trio of Wilson College of Business students made their marks on the national stage in March, capturing second place at the Operation Stimulus Supply Chain Competition held at Colorado State University.

U.S. News & World Report ranks UNI among 2024 Best Graduate Schools

U.S. News & World Report has once again ranked the University of Northern Iowa among its list of 2024 Best Graduate Schools.

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.

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.

Luensmann appointed new director of University of Northern Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center

Patrick Luensmann has been named director of the UNIJohn Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center following the retirement of former Director Laurie Watje.

UNI student, female boom operator defies expectations fueling planes mid-air

Meleah Johnson (Marketing, ‘24) comes from a family deeply connected to the National Guard—her father served in Fort Dodge for nine years, and her brother is currently with the Sioux City unit. Considering her family's ties, it was a natural choice for Meleah to join the National Guard after high school. However, her path took a unique turn as she became one of Iowa's few female boom operators, responsible for the critical task of refueling planes mid-air.