Wilson College of Business Stories & News

Students cheer as they raise up trophy.

Students dominate advertising competition: Bold AT&T campaign earns top honors

UNI advertising students took first place at a major ad competition with a bold, Gen Z-focused campaign that wowed AT&T judges.
Emily Scholtes and Andy Dykstra at graduation

From Economics to Law: How UNI brought two alumni together

They met over an economics paper at UNI, became co-presidents of the Econ Club, and now — more than a decade later — they’re married lawyers raising a family and still crediting UNI for it all.
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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. 
Drew Conrad

University of Northern Iowa appoints Drew Conrad as executive director of Business & Community Services

The University of Northern Iowa has appointed Drew Conrad as the new executive director of Business & Community Services (BCS), the economic development outreach arm of the Wilson College of Business, effective July 1.
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.
Future students take note: UNI's accounting program just got another top recognition

Future students take note: UNI’s accounting program just got another top recognition

The Wilson College of Business accounting program is the first in the world to obtain supplemental accounting accreditation from AACSB through an accelerated path.
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Wilson College of Business becomes first in the world to earn AACSB supplemental accounting accreditation through accelerated path

After decades of maintaining accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, the Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa can now add AACSB’s supplemental accounting accreditation to its impressive resume.
Colin and David Spies

A Legacy of Leadership

ROTC Cadet Colin Spies’ commissioning as a second lieutenant marks the continuation of a proud family legacy of military service and leadership, as he follows in the footsteps of his father, retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and fellow UNI alum David Spies.
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.