BCS Stories & News

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.

UNI and 24/7 BLAC win top national entrepreneurship education award

24/7 BLAC Black Business Entrepreneurial Accelerator (BBEA) and its collaboration with the University of Northern Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (UNI JPEC) won the Model Community Accelerator/Incubator Award at the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) annual conference on Jan. 21. 

IWRC to host second annual Energy Trends Workshop

The Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC), in partnership with the Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency (IAEE), announces its second Energy Trends Workshop.

Four UNI faculty advance research following Intellectual Property and Innovation Disclosure Competition

Four innovative ideas by University of Northern Iowa faculty won a cash prize and university support to move forward with their research.

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.

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.