Business

Aaron Dzaboff in front of Geha Field Arrowhead wearing a Chiefs polo

Coding for the NFL: one UNI alum’s journey to becoming a data scientist for the Chiefs

Aaron Dzaboff has gone from dreaming of playing in the NFL to working behind the scenes for the Kansas City Chiefs with the help of a UNI business degree.
Nathan Crooker

Elevator Pitch Competition provides three UNI student entrepreneurs with a cash prize to fund their ventures

With 90 seconds on the clock, 16 students from the University of Northern Iowa set out to prove they have what it takes to sustain a successful business.
UNI marketing student

WATCH: How UNI's marketing major led to a campaign with Meta

Student Madison TenHulzen discusses her experiences as a marketing major at the University of Northern Iowa, including the campaign she worked on for Meta.
football on field

Washington NFL Owner Threatens Football-Style "Nuclear Option"

Dan Snyder owns the Washington Commanders (formerly Redskins). The National Football League probably wishes he wasn’t an owner and that he would go “quietly into the night.” Mr. Snyder, however, has no intention of relinquishing his franchise. According to ESPN, Snyder claims to have incriminating evidence on his fellow owners and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
Theodore Catnap served as the Mayor of vIowa

UNI documents its history in the metaverse

With all the buzz, you might think the Metaverse is a brand-new concept – the cutting edge of technology where all ideas are new and innovation is celebrated.  Meanwhile, University Archivist, Jaycie Vos is working to acquire more than a decades’ worth of historical and virtual documents related to UNI instruction, research, and creative activity in the metaverse. 
Sam Parakkal presenting about JoyCorps

Working at the intersection of purpose and profit, UNI alum helps entrepreneurs build impactful businesses

UNI alum Sam Parkkal's life has come full circle from his time being mentored at the JPEC to now becoming a mentor as the executive director of JoyCorps.
Students with awards at National Leadership Conference

UNI Future Business Leaders of America students place at national leadership conference

Two members of UNI College of Business’ Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) placed at the National Leadership Conference in Chicago this summer. Brady Beyer (‘23) came in third in statistical analysis category and Lauren Kraemer (‘24) placed fourth in the digital media category, beating out students from colleges across the United States.
MIS Students

MIS students help solve information technology needs for small businesses

Throughout their time at the College of Business, Management Information Systems (MIS) students take in a well-rounded curriculum full of fundamental principles, applications and more. This coursework prepares them for a career in technology and business. One course, Information System Development Projects, taught by Betsy Ratchford, is intended to bundle those lessons and apply them in real-world scenarios.