UNI graduate and former John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center resident Russel Karim has made it big time — on the Times Square jumbotron in New York City.
UNI College of Business students in Iowa Phi Beta Lambda, a state organization dedicated to future business leaders, had a big showing at the state leadership conference in Coralville on April 1 and 2. Seven students, competing against schools around the state, either won or placed across 10 categories ranging from Accounting Principles to Future Business Education.
By winning Presidents' Choice Awards, three student and community organizations have been recognized for their impact on campus and the broader community.
When two UNI admissions professionals attended a college admissions conference, they walked away with two of five coveted Michael Barron Impact Awards.
Between the spring conference and minor that will be offered starting in the fall, UNI is establishing itself as a leader in social and emotional learning.
By creating a pathway for language exchange and study abroad opportunities, the partnership between UNI and a university in Yucatán, Mexico, is thriving.