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Innovating Responsibly: The Role of Ethics in Business Innovation

Innovation is happening at a never-before-seen pace. While there’s a rush toward something new and exciting, the role of ethics in the decision-making process can take a back seat and be undervalued, leaving businesses open to risk.
UNI student helping woman with her taxes

UNI students offer free tax return preparation and e-filing

Accounting students in the Wilson College of Business at UNI are providing free income tax assistance again through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
Georgia Arevalo

West Coaster finds her path and passion at UNI

Georgia Arevalo's college journey began eight years ago, 2,000 miles away from UNI. In December, she earned her bachelor's degree from UNI.
Amy Igou works one-on-one with a student

Amy Igou appointed as Hogan-Hansen Master of Accounting Director at UNI

The University of Northern Iowa's Master of Accounting (MAcc) program is on an exciting growth trajectory, with the David W. Wilson College of Business forging a significant partnership with regional accounting firm Hogan-Hansen. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment as it appoints Amy Igou as the inaugural Hogan-Hansen Master of Accounting Director.
Savannah Warren standing in front of Savvy Bean

UNI student Savannah Warren launches coffee, acai shop in downtown Waterloo

Savannah Warren has always been someone who likes to pave her own way, going so far as to call herself a little bit rebellious. She also isn’t one to sit idle when she has free time.
Your future awaits! Undergrads apply free by Jan. 19

UNI offers Free Application Week for future business students

In celebration of the newly-named Wilson College of Business, UNI invites prospective business students to apply for free Jan. 14-19, 2024.
Patrick Luensmann

Luensmann appointed new director of University of Northern Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center

Patrick Luensmann has been named director of the UNIJohn Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center following the retirement of former Director Laurie Watje.
Wesley Clark holing certificate at Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship in Orlando, Florida

UNI student Wesley Clark competes at national Microsoft Excel competition

When Wesley Clark (Accounting and Finance, ‘24) sat down to take his Excel certification exam as part of the Introduction to Information Systems course at the Wilson College of Business, he had no idea the path it would send him down. He had prior experience with Excel in previous internships, so he was proficient, but when he received an email a few months later indictating he was chosen to compete at Certiport’s 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship in Orlando, Florida, he was shocked.
Marc Mitchell in Denmark with friends and family

Marc Mitchell studied abroad 30 years ago – and he hasn’t forgotten it

In 1994, Marc Mitchell ('95) chose to study in Denmark for a semester, not anticipating how life-changing it would be. He learned about this opportunity from a fraternity friend who had gone the previous year and decided to pursue it after some inquiries with the business school. This past summer he returned with his family to reconnect with his Danish classmate.
Josh Mahoney

UNI “Academic Heisman” finalist named partner of international law firm

Mahoney double-majored in economics and English at the University of Northern Iowa. He also played football for the Panthers.