Wilson College of Business Stories & News

UNI students and faculty play basketball together as a student goes up for a layup.

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.
UNI student-athlete Julian Farber drives through a takedown during a wrestling match

Student-athlete Julian Farber finds a support system in the Wilson College of Business

From NCAA Championship runs to mastering the global supply chain, Julian Farber proves grit built on the wrestling mat creates leaders ready for business and beyond.
Curris Business Building

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.
Sign that says Leadership Celebration

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.
Alexis Munsell

This UNI grad found a path at a major accounting firm immediately after graduation

Alexis Munsell loves living the life of an accountant. It was a dream she realized at the University of Northern Iowa.
Kadin Walter ['28] won $5,000 to support his business venture

UNI students win funding at the 26th Annual John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition

Three UNI students won funding for their businesses at the 2026 John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition on April 10. Kadin Walter was one of three winners of this year’s competition, receiving $5,000 for his venture Work N Walter Farms.
Three students win seed money to support their business solution

UNI students develop business solutions in 24 hours at Business Breakthrough

If you give a student 24 hours and a local business problem, chances are they’ll develop an innovative idea to solve it. That’s exactly what 10 student teams did at Business Breakthrough, an event hosted by the University of Northern Iowa’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center.
Abigail Chyma wearing a Wilson College of Business shirt

Abigail Chyma discovers belonging at UNI through sports, business and community

Abigail Chyma found her true home at the University of Northern Iowa — joining women’s rugby and discovering the community that made Wilson College of Business feel like family.
UNI student conducting data analysis

University of Northern Iowa launches curriculum on artificial intelligence

The University of Northern Iowa is launching new academic programs designed to prepare students for careers in one of the fastest-growing and most transformative areas of today’s workforce, artificial intelligence.
A look inside the Finance & Real Estate Analytics Lab

Ready for business: New lab provides real-world learning, giving UNI students a competitive edge

The Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa is preparing tomorrow’s business professionals today with the help of cutting-edge technology and resources.