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Student organization posing in front of Curris Business Building

4 reasons why you should join a student organization right now

Student organizations can be one of the keys to a successful college career. The UNI College of Business offers more than 20 organizations to help you grow personally and professionally, including leadership and major-specific clubs.
Marcelo Acosta, named UNI’s first Noel Scholar program recipient

Des Moines student named UNI’s first Noel Scholar program recipient

A new scholarship will give one business student a full ride to UNI, including tuition, books and room & board. Marcelo Acosta, a student at East High School in Des Moines who will attend UNI in the fall, is the first recipient of the Noel Scholars program, created thanks to a generous gift by Rick (Accounting, ‘90) and Lisa Noel.
VITA program

VITA program gives back while giving students real-world experience

One night per week during tax season at the Curris Business Building, you’ll find a group of students helping community members file their federal and state tax returns — all free of charge. They’re part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which helps low- to moderate-income families with their returns every year.
UNI representatives with Kosovo's president

UNI strengthens Kosovo connection with two new 2+2 partnerships

Starting in fall 2023, students from Iowa's sister state Kosovo will be able to complete select bachelor's degree programs at UNI through a 2+2 program.
Headshot of Emily Mensen

Emily Mensen carves out a career in analytics

Emily Mensen, a UNI Business management alum, uses her analytics skill to help top executives interpret data to drive business decisions. Mensen said UNI Business was fundamental to her career. Her courses were well-rounded, and she learned people skills, communication and bridging generational gaps, which has come in handy when working with coworkers of all ages.
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UNI Small Business Development Center helps area small businesses thrive

The University of Northern Iowa’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is here to help those growing or starting a business in the nine-county area around Waterloo and Cedar Falls. The center, which is housed in the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center on campus, provides no-cost, confidential business counseling customized to each client’s needs.
UNI students practice metal casting

UNI’s Business and Community Services Center to attend the 2022 Foundry Industry 4.0 Conference in Illinois

UNI students practice metal castingCedar Falls, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa Business and Community Services Center will be attending the 2022 Foundry Industry 4.0 Conference where metal casters can explore practical ways to implement Industry 4.0 technologies in their foundries. 

Russel Karim on Times Square jumbotron

From the JPEC to the Times Square jumbotron: one UNI alum’s journey to success in entrepreneurship

UNI graduate and former John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center resident Russel Karim has made it big time — on the Times Square jumbotron in New York City.
UNI Phi Beta Lambda members

UNI Phi Beta Lambda members win big at state leadership conference

UNI College of Business students in Iowa Phi Beta Lambda, a state organization dedicated to future business leaders, had a big showing at the state leadership conference in Coralville on April 1 and 2. Seven students, competing against schools around the state, either won or placed across 10 categories ranging from Accounting Principles to Future Business Education.  
Ribbon cutting at the new UNI JPEC space

UNI JPEC reorganization provides more space for student entrepreneurs to build businesses

The UNI JPEC is fueling entrepreneurship with more gusto than ever before thanks to a recent reorganization in the BCS building.