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Everything you need to know about commercial real estate credentials

Unlock a dynamic career in commercial real estate — discover the top credentials that open doors to high-paying roles in brokerage, valuation and beyond.
Shanghai MBA students stand in front of campanile.

Shanghai MBA students make connections, celebrate in Cedar Falls

Global connections came full circle as Shanghai-based MBA students traveled to UNI for an unforgettable graduation and cultural exchange.
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Students dominate advertising competition: Bold AT&T campaign earns top honors

UNI advertising students took first place at a major ad competition with a bold, Gen Z-focused campaign that wowed AT&T judges.
Emily Scholtes and Andy Dykstra at graduation

From Economics to Law: How UNI brought two alumni together

They met over an economics paper at UNI, became co-presidents of the Econ Club, and now — more than a decade later — they’re married lawyers raising a family and still crediting UNI for it all.
Drew Conrad

University of Northern Iowa appoints Drew Conrad as executive director of Business & Community Services

The University of Northern Iowa has appointed Drew Conrad as the new executive director of Business & Community Services (BCS), the economic development outreach arm of the Wilson College of Business, effective July 1.
Student shakes hands with President Nook at Commencement

UNI releases spring 2025 graduation and dean’s lists

Want to find out who made UNI's spring 2025 graduation or dean's list? Go through the easy search process to see who's on the lists!
Attendees at 2024 Family Business Conference

June 23 is proclaimed Family Business Day through the work of the UNI Family Business Center

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Kylie Ryder stands in front of Miss Illinois sign

Business meets pageantry: Kylie Ryder’s journey to Miss Illinois

Kylie Ryder (Marketing ’25) is combining business savvy with pageant poise as she competes for Miss Illinois 2025. Through her coursework at the Wilson College of Business and hands-on experiences like launching a mental health initiative and growing a 50K+ social media following, she's turning her passion for personal branding into a powerful platform.
Future students take note: UNI's accounting program just got another top recognition

Future students take note: UNI’s accounting program just got another top recognition

The Wilson College of Business accounting program is the first in the world to obtain supplemental accounting accreditation from AACSB through an accelerated path.
Randy Pilkington

Randy Pilkington to retire from UNI Business & Community Services after nearly 40 years

Pilkington will continue working part-time to support the leadership transition and focus on special projects, including federal relations, intellectual property and planning.