They met over an economics paper at UNI, became co-presidents of the Econ Club, and now — more than a decade later — they’re married lawyers raising a family and still crediting UNI for it all.
The University of Northern Iowa has appointed Drew Conrad as the new executive director of Business & Community Services (BCS), the economic development outreach arm of the Wilson College of Business, effective July 1.
Kylie Ryder (Marketing ’25) is combining business savvy with pageant poise as she competes for Miss Illinois 2025. Through her coursework at the Wilson College of Business and hands-on experiences like launching a mental health initiative and growing a 50K+ social media following, she's turning her passion for personal branding into a powerful platform.
The Wilson College of Business accounting program is the first in the world to obtain supplemental accounting accreditation from AACSB through an accelerated path.
Pilkington will continue working part-time to support the leadership transition and focus on special projects, including federal relations, intellectual property and planning.
After decades of maintaining accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, the Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa can now add AACSB’s supplemental accounting accreditation to its impressive resume.
ROTC Cadet Colin Spies’ commissioning as a second lieutenant marks the continuation of a proud family legacy of military service and leadership, as he follows in the footsteps of his father, retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and fellow UNI alum David Spies.
