Business Stories & News

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How Ethics and Data Management Intersect in Today’s Business Climate

From hospitals to retail, UNI alumni are leading the charge in using data ethically — balancing innovation, privacy, and trust in an AI-driven world.
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Marketing in the age of data

From data dashboards to SEO strategy, UNI marketing grads and industry leaders show how mastering analytics is now essential to crafting creative, results-driven campaigns.
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10 things every first-year business major should know

If it's your first year as a business student, UNI has tips for how you can get the most out of your experience at the Wilson College of Business.
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How Real Estate Students are Learning Industry Software in the Classroom

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How the Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute inspired Lane Kruger’s next business journey

After a transformative week at the Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute, Lane Kruger ('26) returned to the Wilson College of Business with a sharper vision, stronger network, and the confidence to turn his creative side hustle into a full-time business.
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Auditing Students Learn Emerging Technologies and Real-World Analysis

UNI’s Advanced Auditing course gives students real-world tech skills in tools like Tableau and Alteryx to uncover insights and stay ahead in a data-driven industry.
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UNI’s SHRM chapter earns national recognition, cultivating future HR leaders

UNI’s SHRM chapter has earned the coveted Superior Merit Award from the national Society for Human Resource Management, standing out as one of the top student chapters in the country and proving UNI students are leading the future of HR.
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Giving back to UNI provides a deep and personal connection for the Nordstroms

From small-town roots to shaping UNI’s real estate future, Tom and Karol Nordstrom’s decades of giving prove how scholarships can change lives—and inspire the next generation.
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Please welcome the new Wilson College of Business development team

Wilson College’s new development officers, Lee Westphal and Tyler Hospodarsky, are connecting with alumni and donors nationwide to strengthen student opportunities and celebrate UNI’s 150-year legacy of excellence.
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From the Dean of the Wilson College of Business

Wilson College of Business Dean celebrates global AACSB distinction, record-breaking CPA success, and a bold leap into data-driven, AI-ready business education.