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Siblings who stick together: UNI business college is a family affair for some

When deciding what college or university to attend, high schoolers have to consider myriad factors: size, programs offered, proximity to home and more. But one factor seems to weigh heavily on their choices — family. 
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University of Northern Iowa has a higher economic impact on Iowa compared to peer universities

The crisis in college education is hitting campuses around the country hard, and many will not survive.  Some people question if higher education is worth the cost and question which institutions do a good job and are worthy of support. These are hard questions to answer as institutions serve different populations, have various missions, and vary in their definition of success.
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University of Northern Iowa business college names students to 2020 spring semester Dean's List

605 business students from Iowa and surrounding states are among the students named to the 2020 spring semester Dean's List at University of Northern Iowa's College of Business Administration.
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Iowa Credit Union Foundation Partners with University of Northern Iowa to Bring Financial Literacy to High Schools

The Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) has pledged $50,000 to the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) in support of continuing education programming for educators, advancing their knowledge to prepare them to teach financial literacy curriculum in Iowa high schools.
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$1 million gift will help minority students earn degrees through UNI at DMACC program

A new partnership between the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) and Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) aimed at helping location-bound students in Des Moines earn a college degree through UNI received a $1 million boost this week thanks to the generosity of UNI alumni. 
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UNI's PSE chapter has strong showing at national competition

Staying joyful despite challenges, helping hometown heroes and a Cedar-Valley themed Monopoly game all helped UNI students bring home accolades from Pi Sigma Epsilon’s national convention.
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UNI strengthens commitment to entrepreneurship with department of marketing name change

The University of Northern Iowa announced a change to the name of its marketing department to reflect long-held entrepreneurial values that in recent years have surged in popularity for current and prospective students. The new name, the Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship, was approved by the Board of Regents at a June 4 meeting and both reflects and legitimizes the department's commitment to teaching the mindset, values and strategies of entrepreneurs.
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Years of impact: Larry Stewart gives back to help grow UNI business real estate program

The path to real estate certainly wasn’t straightforward for Larry Stewart. It started with a career in education, of all places. 

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The economics of reopening Iowa: 5 questions with Bryce Kango

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdown has had a profound impact on the economy. Many people have lost their jobs and some businesses have shuttered permanently, facing decreased demand and strict regulations meant to help prevent the spread of the virus. Now, as Iowa begins to reopen, UNI associate professor of economics Bryce Kango discusses how to balance business with the well-being of our communities.

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UNI real estate alumni make deals across the United States

UNI's real estate degree program is a small, yet mighty force in the real estate industry. Oftentimes alumni will find themselves connected long after graduation. Below are some notable alums and deals they've made recently.

Daniel Kannz (Real Estate, Marketing '05)
Valbridge Property Advisors

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