BCS Stories & News

Visitors on campus with safety vests

UNI supports the national supply chain as the Foundry 4.0 project continues onward

The University of Northern Iowa’s Business and Community Services (UNI BCS) hosted partners from the AMIIC-NCDMM in December.
UNI and John Deere leadership

University of Northern Iowa celebrates 50+-year partnership with John Deere

UNI President Mark Nook and members of the UNI leadership team visited the John Deere Waterloo Operations facility for an annual meeting.
Jacob ODell with two computers

Unique UNI foundry opportunity leads to big change for computer science student

One computer science major loved working at the UNI Foundry 4.0 Center so much that he transferred schools to keep working at it.
Nathan Crooker

Elevator Pitch Competition provides three UNI student entrepreneurs with a cash prize to fund their ventures

With 90 seconds on the clock, 16 students from the University of Northern Iowa set out to prove they have what it takes to sustain a successful business.
Sam Parakkal presenting about JoyCorps

Working at the intersection of purpose and profit, UNI alum helps entrepreneurs build impactful businesses

UNI alum Sam Parkkal's life has come full circle from his time being mentored at the JPEC to now becoming a mentor as the executive director of JoyCorps.
Family Business Center

Industry leaders lend support to University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center, named Founding Partners

The UNI Family Business Center (FBC) is excited to announce the addition of BrownWinick Law Firm, Foster Group and RSM as Founding Partners.  
Ribbon cutting at the new UNI JPEC space

UNI JPEC reorganization provides more space for student entrepreneurs to build businesses

The UNI JPEC is fueling entrepreneurship with more gusto than ever before thanks to a recent reorganization in the BCS building.
An educator works with a high school student

UNI financial literacy program prepares Iowa high schoolers with 21st century skills

An educator works with a high school studentThe University of Northern Iowa is expanding its financial literacy outreach to Iowa high school students and teachers, thanks to the support of several Iowa credit unions and financial institutions, including the Iowa Credit Union Foundation and Transamerica.

Family Business Conference

UNI Family Business Center receives support from Iowa Board of Regents, offers suite of services to family-owned businesses

Family Business Conference

The Iowa Board of Regents has awarded center status to the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Family Business Center (FBC). For nearly four years, the FBC has offered a suite of services  specialized to family-owned businesses in Iowa.

John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Venture Competition

Applications open for annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition

John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Venture Competition

The 2022 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition application portal is now open. The17th annual statewide competition will award $100,000 in cash prizes to Iowa startups and entrepreneurial ventures.