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Multicultural art project celebrates diversity within the College of Business

The UNI College of Business’ Multicultural Business Leaders Association (mBLA) created a mural to celebrate and spread awareness around diversity, inclusion during Black History Month, with the final piece being unveiled for Juneteenth.
President Nook and President of University of Prishtina signing memorandum of understanding

UNI’s commitment to Kosovo partnership stronger than ever

A delegation from the UNI recently visited Kosovo to enhance the strong relationship UNI has built with the people of Kosovo and its numerous institutions.
Andy Anderson

New Hamilton Professorship to boost supply chain management research

Andy Anderson believes we’ve just about hit peak globalization. What that means for his discipline, supply chain management, and how students can adapt are two important problems he's working to solve. And a new designation will help him along his journey.
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UNI elevates human resource program to meet growing demand for HR professionals

Starting this fall, the human resource emphasis program at the University of Northern Iowa will be upgraded to a standalone major.
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Techniques for Building a Resilient and Sustainable Organization

Business leaders might be happy to learn about current nuts and bolts research on how to manage a nimble, sustainable, "learning" organization over the long haul. During the last half of the last century, tried and true management methods seemed to meet their match.  The rigid command and control methods of a traditional corporate hierarchy couldn't keep up with an increasingly global economy, tangible impacts of dwindling natural resources, and shifting social attitudes.
Lt. Governor Adam Gregg speaks at Employee Ownership Conference

UNI ADVANCE IOWA launches IA-CEO - the Iowa Center for Employee Ownership

UNI ADVANCE IOWA announces the launch of the Iowa Center for Employee Ownership, a groundbreaking initiative to support employee ownership in Iowa.
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Cedar Valley business owner wins cash prize at Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition

Marketia Moore won first place and a $5,000 prize for her business at the virtual Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition.
Faculty Members looking over new Employee Ownership Center

Advance Iowa Creates Employee Ownership Center

UNI’s Advance Iowa is creating an Employee Ownership Center to advance the College’s mission to promote the economic vitality of Iowa communities. Across the U.S., small business closures have been identified as a potential crisis for rural and underserved populations. A 2022 Business Enterprise Institute (BEI) study found over 80% of business owners plan to exit in the next decade. Few of these businesses have a succession plan or plans to transfer ownership. If these businesses close, that could be especially devastating for rural families and economies. Every business…
Austin Pehl

From Panther basketball to business, teamwork is Austin Pehl’s secret to success

UNI helped pave the wave for one-time student athlete Austin Pehl to find success at an architecture firm.
UNI graduate hugging President Nook at Commencement

UNI celebrates more than 1,400 spring graduates

Commencement is right around the corner, and the University of Northern Iowa has more than 1,400 graduates to celebrate!