Wilson College of Business Stories & News

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UNI’s Business & Community Services gathers, leverages data to assist in Iowa storm response

When disaster strikes, Business & Community Services steps up to support Iowa's recovery. After devastating storms in the spring of 2024, our Institute for Decision-Making and Strategic Marketing Services gathered critical data to inform relief efforts, aiding communities in addressing housing, infrastructure and resource needs.
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What are the best human resources jobs for recent graduates?

If you’re a passionate problem solver who loves working with people, you may have considered pursuing a job in human resources (HR).
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Meet UNI’s inaugural Wilson Scholar

Find out why UNI freshman Jenna Meyer believes she "won the lottery" with her college education by becoming the first Wilson Scholar.
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New Wilson Ethics Fellow Nicholas Sars inspires students to embrace ethical leadership

Nicholas Sars joins UNI as the second Wilson Ethics Fellow, to expand ethics education across campus, part of David Wilson’s $25 million gift to the Wilson College of Business. He aims to equip students with critical thinking skills and ethical decision-making.
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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.
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UNI alum living his dream selling multi-million-dollar homes in Chicago

UNI alum Dustin Toale turned his childhood love of designing homes in "The Sims" into a thriving real estate career in downtown Chicago, selling multi-million-dollar properties with Compass. From humble beginnings helping renters, Toale has become a trusted adviser in luxury real estate, contributing to over $150 million in annual sales.
Mattie Dieken with her family at graduation.

How one mom of three manages college and family life

Discover how Mattie Dieken, a dedicated mom of three, juggles a full-time course load at UNI while raising her young family.
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New Scholarship Aims to Attract Top Business Students to Public Service

Discover how Joel Anderson and Joe Murphy are empowering the next generation of business students to excel in public service with a new endowed scholarship.
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Innovation in Business: The Role of Integrity

Leadership is tough in today's changing world. To succeed, leaders must embrace new ideas, take risks, and accept failure. However, some take shortcuts to stay ahead, leading to many scandals. This raises the question: can innovation and integrity coexist?
Real estate students and professionals playing monopoly around a table.

Des Moines Monopoly tournament raises money, awareness for UNI real estate education

The annual Monopoly tournament, a fundraising event hosted by Peoples Company, provides that exact opportunity, and with proceeds going toward a great cause. Since its inception almost two decades ago, the Monopoly tournament has raised almost $100,000 for the Wilson College of Business’ Center for Real Estate Education.