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Blurring the Lines

Managing the on-demand expectations of work and life. What does the changing culture mean for companies and employees?
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Life lessons from pickleball champ and UNI professor Huishan Wan

Huishan Wan is not only an associate professor of accounting - he's also the Iowa Games Pickleball Men's Singles champion for his age group.
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College of Business students help plan international business case competition on campus

Students from around the globe will descend on the University of Northern Iowa campus from March 4 to 11 for an internationally renowned business case competition. And our own students are making it happen.
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5 ways you can prepare for the Career Fair

Career fairs are excellent opportunities to meet potential employers and showcase your expertise and background. UNI Career Services hosts two career fairs every academic year at the Maucker Union  (you can find dates on the online calendar), attended by more than 150 employers.
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Meet Aly Sayre on “The College Tour”

Aly Sayre shares about her positive experiencing with the University of Northern Iowa College of Business on UNI's episode of "The College Tour."
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It’s Julie Stoll from State Farm - a proud UNI Panther!

Julie Stoll is a lifelong Panther who's been sharing her Panther Pride with the people of Kansas City in her State Farm agency for more than 25 years.
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I-Sell Pitch competition coming to the University of Northern Iowa

The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Center for Professional Sales Excellence is proud to announce the I-Sell Pitch Competition, an exciting opportunity for high school and community college students from any major to enhance their sales skills in a fun and competitive environment.
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UNI alumni Mark and Jill Oman create scholarship to benefit students in UNI’s new hybrid accounting program

A new accounting scholarship will provide more financial accessibility and opportunities for students enrolled in the new UNI accounting hybrid program at Des Moines Area Community College. The generous $94,000 gift from Greater Des Moines residents Mark (Accounting ‘79) and Jill (Management ‘85) Oman will be awarded to eligible students, starting with the first cohort in August.
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UNI named to The Princeton Review list Best Business Schools for 2023

The Princeton Review has once again named UNI's on-campus MBA program to its list of Best Business Schools.
Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards brings opportunity, visibility to three UNI student businesses

Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards brings opportunity, visibility to three UNI student businesses

Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards brings opportunity, visibility to three UNI student businessesThree University of Northern Iowa Students competed as finalists at EO Iowa’s Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards (GSEA) competition in West Des Moines — a pitch contest for college students who own and operate a business. One of them claimed third place.