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How do I start a business? 10 tips for success

Are you wondering, how do I start a business? We've got tips from expert entrepreneurs to help you out!
Lee Beauchamp pointing to a billboard of themselves in Times Square

Up-and-coming advertising creative from UNI takes the Big Apple

In just a few short years, Lee Beauchamp has gone from a high school graduating class of 16 to being featured on a billboard in Times Square.
Is a Business Degree Worth It?

Is a business degree worth it?

If you’re a high schooler who’s been mulling over your future plans, you may have heard mixed information when you’ve asked “Is a business degree worth it?” While the cost of tuition can look intimidating, there’s so much more than the short-term expense to consider. If you’re selecting the right major at the right school, your degree will more than pay for itself over time. Here’s a guide to help you understand the true value of a business degree.
Frederico Liedtke holding a "most likely to" certificate

ChatGPT led this international student to choose the UNI Wilson College of Business

For his college search process, Frederico Liedtke was aided by a perhaps unlikely, though increasingly common, source: artificial intelligence.
Abigail Chyma wearing a Wilson College of Business shirt

Abigail Chyma discovers belonging at UNI through sports, business and community

Abigail Chyma found her true home at the University of Northern Iowa — joining women’s rugby and discovering the community that made Wilson College of Business feel like family.
Business student writing at desk

What are the top business skills employers want?

These are some of the top business skills employers want and where graduates have the greatest opportunity to make an impact.
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University of Northern Iowa launches curriculum on artificial intelligence

The University of Northern Iowa is launching new academic programs designed to prepare students for careers in one of the fastest-growing and most transformative areas of today’s workforce, artificial intelligence.
A look inside the Finance & Real Estate Analytics Lab

Ready for business: New lab provides real-world learning, giving UNI students a competitive edge

The Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa is preparing tomorrow’s business professionals today with the help of cutting-edge technology and resources.
UNI students studying for the CPA

We do CPA review differently – that’s why UNI is no. 1

UNI’s accounting program embeds CPA preparation into its curriculum from day one — combining rigorous coursework, intensive faculty-led review and comprehensive support to help students pass the exam before graduation. That's why UNI has achieved the nation’s No. 1 CPA success rate.
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Courtney Schreier finds her home at UNI through Greek life

One unexpected conversation led Courtney Schreier to join Alpha Xi Delta — and that leap outside her comfort zone transformed UNI from feeling far from home into a community where she found friendship, leadership experience, and the confidence to launch her future career.