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Drake University unveils new teacher intern program

Drake University’s School of Education announced April 11 the introduction of a new Teacher Intern Program. The program will allow individuals with a bachelor’s degree in another field and three years of post-bachelor work experience …

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IWD awards Registered Apprenticeship grants

Iowa Workforce Development has announced new awards for its annual Registered Apprenticeship grants. The grant funds, which involve two different programs, will support both existing and new programs in Registered Apprenticeship. Approximately $3.6 million total …

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Iowa education department awards $1.7 million in grants to help students earn industry-recognized credentials

The Iowa Department of Education recently awarded over $1.7 million in competitive grants to 20 Iowa school districts, including the districts of Johnston, Waukee and Indianola, to align secondary career and technical education programs with …

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Educating conscientious leaders

Across the country, business schools are integrating conversations into their curriculum about corporate social responsibility, sustainability and empathetic leadership. The markets, and the next generation of leaders seeking a business education, are prioritizing corporations that …

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Casey’s gives $100,000 to DMACC’s Transportation Institute

Casey’s made a $100,000 donation to the new DMACC Transportation Institute, whose goal is to train a new generation of truck drivers. The donation by the Ankeny-based company is another milestone for the new DMACC …

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Wollesen named DMACC Carroll Campus executive dean

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Des Moines Area Community College has named Jennifer Wollesen executive campus dean of the DMACC Carroll Campus and Templeton Regional Center. She started her new role April 1. Wollesen has served in several …

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UNI’s Pilkington recognized for lasting impact on the Cedar Valley

Randy Pilkington, executive director of the University of Northern Iowa Business and Community Services, is the 2024 recipient of the Cedar Valley Legacy Award from Grow Cedar Valley, formerly known as the Greater Cedar Valley …

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Simpson College to host program about US-China relations featuring Branstad

Simpson College will present “The Future of the U.S.–China Relationship: A Conversation with Former Ambassador Terry Branstad,” from 1 to 2 p.m. on April 2 in the Pote Theatre at the Blank Performing Arts Center …

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UNI to host inaugural Des Moines Real Estate Alumni Reception, award introduction

The University of Northern Iowa will connect and honor Des Moines real estate alumni during the first annual UNI Real Estate Alumni Reception and Award Presentation, hosted at the DMACC Urban Campus from 4:30 to …

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Tippie hosting health care reform speaker

Jonathan Gruber, chair of the economics department at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will be presenting as part of the Tippie College of Business’s Tow Lecture in Economics at 5:30 p.m. on March 19. Gruber, who …