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From UNI to Amazon, Evan Seuren leveraged UNI to turn creativity into a career

Evan Seuren turned his creative instincts into a career at Amazon Ads. From digital marketing competitions and student leadership at UNI to leading enterprise advertising strategy for brands like T-Mobile, Pokémon and Snapchat, Seuren’s story shows how hands-on experience can open big doors.
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New AI lab turns UNI students into research experts

Wilson College’s new AI lab is turning undergraduates into AI-powered researchers, giving them hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and real-world business research.
Student working on a laptop while preparing for the CPA exam

UNI students find CPA success through preparation, persistence and faculty support

What does it take to pass all four sections of the CPA exam before starting your career? For UNI accounting graduates Elise Andersen ’25 and Kailey Koopmann ’25, the answer was preparation, persistence and faculty support — all part of a program ranked No. 1 in the nation for CPA exam success.
Joyful Java is thriving in Dike, Iowa

Small town, big impact: Joyful Java thrives with the help of the UNI Small Business Development Center

The business began when friends transformed a neglected building into a community‑focused coffee shop with guidance from the UNI Small Business Development Center. Now the owners are expanding menus, retail offerings, and community events—proving passion and persistence fuel small‑town success.
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National honor recognizes UNI-SHRM’s impact on future HR leaders

UNI-SHRM’s award-winning mentorship and professional development efforts are helping students build confidence, make connections and launch careers.
Students walk past Curris Business Building, where Wilson students turn internships into career confidence through hands-on learning and real-world business experiences.

Wilson students turn internships into career confidence

What do internships really teach you? Three Wilson students share what they learned beyond the classroom.
Student holding notebooks in front of a stock market display, representing a finance degree and double major career opportunities

Best double majors for finance students

A finance degree opens doors across nearly every industry. Discover the best double majors that can expand your career options and make your business education even more valuable.
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UNI MBA marks 20 years as a Princeton Review Best Business School

The UNI MBA has earned The Princeton Review's Best Business Schools distinction for the 20th consecutive year, offering an affordable, flexible program designed to help professionals advance their careers in as few as 10 courses.
Ken Brown

Ken Brown named dean of UNI Wilson College of Business

The University of Northern Iowa has selected Ken Brown as its next dean of the David W. Wilson College of Business. Brown returns to UNI after serving as a faculty member for nearly 20 years and will begin his new role on July 15. 
Sponsors celebrating Family Business Day on June 23, 2026

UNI’s Family Business Center expands industry network with four leading Iowa firms

Four Iowa firms have pledged their support to the University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center (FBC) for the 2026-27 program year.