BCS Stories & News

UNI, Cedar Valley Makers and Hawkeye Community College will celebrate Manufacturing Day on Oct. 6

The University of Northern Iowa, Hawkeye Community College and the Cedar Valley Makers will celebrate Manufacturing Day on Friday, Oct. 6.

UNI Family Business Center to host third annual Iowa Family Business Conference

The University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center (UNI FBC) will host its third annual Iowa Family Business Conference on Nov. 2. 

Virtual Breakfast Series to host Iowa family business Wells Blue Bunny for a panel on their decision to sell

The UNI Family Business Center will offer a conversation about “Wells Blue Bunny: The Story of a Legacy Family Business” on Aug. 24, at 8 a.m. via Zoom. 

ADVANCE IOWA and ADVANCE Peer Group relauch: empowering business leaders through peer-to-peer support across the state of Iowa

ADVANCE IOWA, a leading provider of professional networking and development solutions, is thrilled to announce the relaunch of ADVANCE Peer Group.

University of Northern Iowa adds its first-ever engineering degree to support Iowa’s workforce needs

The University of Northern Iowa is launching two brand-new degrees, including its first-ever engineering degree.

Podcast tells the story about UNI’s Business and Community Services

The University of Northern Iowa's Business and Community Services (BCS) launched a podcast in March 2023 to showcase its programs and services. The podcast, called "Building a Better Iowa," features interviews with people from each of BCS's 12 outreach programs. The podcast has been a hit, with two seasons released so far. The team plans to continue the podcast and dive deeper into the different stories and clients BCS services.

The University of Northern Iowa remembers the life and legacy of John Pappajohn

The legacy of John Pappajohn is evident at UNI. Find out how this entrepreneur and philanthropist has left a lasting impact on campus.

Chief wagon officer of Radio Flyer to speak on panel about innovation in a family business

The UNI Family Business Center will welcome Robert Pasin of Radio Flyer to the virtual stage to discuss family business governance strategies.

The University of Northern Iowa presents at workshops for metal casting professionals

In late March, the University of Northern Iowa Foundry 4.0 Center presented a demonstration for metal casters.

University of Northern Iowa announces five-day dining venue takeover by local food entrepreneurs

Five of the Cedar Valley's Black food entrepreneurs will hold a venue takeover at the UNI Rialto Dining Center from March 23 to April 3.