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Experiment 529 receives Veridian Community Engagement Grant for third consecutive year

Experiment 529, a collaboration between Iowa CORE and the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI), has been awarded the Veridian Community Engagement Grant for the third year in a row. Experiment 529 aims to provide paid internships to college-bound high school and UNI students.
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Chief wagon officer of Radio Flyer to speak on panel about innovation in a family business

The UNI Family Business Center will welcome Robert Pasin of Radio Flyer to the virtual stage to discuss family business governance strategies.
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Undergraduate Research Program provides unique opportunities to College of Business students

A program at the UNI College of Business provides students the opportunity to enhance their analytical, research and professional skills – all while having plenty of fun along the way. The Undergraduate Research Program is a unique offering at the college, where students can receive funding, support and chances to present published research at national conferences.
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WATCH: See why Macy chose the University of Northern Iowa for her finance degree

If you have a passion for numbers and an analytical mind, you might consider pursuing a finance degree at the University of Northern Iowa like Macy Vance.
One-time Panther Lisa Bluder headed to women’s Final Four

One-time Panther Lisa Bluder headed to women’s Final Four

Long before Lisa Bluder was on the way to coaching her first Final Four appearance, she was a three-year starter for the University of Northern Iowa women’s basketball team.
Vermeer named Founding Family of University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center

Vermeer named Founding Family of University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center

Vermeer Corporation, an international company headquartered in Pella, is the newest Founding Family of the University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center (UNI FBC).
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Author Tony Thelen to share career and leadership expertise at UNI’s Spring RSM Seminar

UNI's College of Business is excited to host the Spring 2023 RSM Seminar featuring Tony Thelen, Strategic Advisor at John Deere Financial and author of “Am I Doing This Right?”
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UNI's Women in Business empowers young women who want to enter the business world

Over the years, Women in Business has grown in terms of membership, volunteer involvement, professional connections, and a variety of events. As the club enters its eighth academic year, it continues to provide opportunities for its members to develop professionalism, networking skills, and personal growth.  
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University of Northern Iowa rolls out “self-designed” master’s program

UNI is now accepting candidates for a new individualized alternative for graduate study: “This degree has flexibility that no other degree allows for...”