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Blind and low-vision students attend STEM fair at Drake

Christian Frantz, who is blind and has autism and ADHD, attended a career fair designed to show blind and low-vision high school students that they belong in STEM fields.

“My message to anyone with disabilities …

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Simpson College announces leadership transition in advancement office

The Simpson College has announced a leadership transition in its office of college advancement. Vice President for College Advancement Jared Bienemann is leaving after three years in the role to become the chief development officer …

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Pugel announces retirement from DMACC board

Des Moines Area Community College’s longest-serving board president Joe Pugel has announced his retirement and resignation from the DMACC Board of Trustees. His last official day at the college will be June 16. Pugel joined …

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David Spalding stepping down as dean of ISU’s business college

David Spalding has tried to retire twice during his professional career.

Both times, “I failed,” said Spalding, who is stepping down as dean of Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business on June 30. “I …

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ISU veterinary college receives $5 million gift for facility expansion

Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has announced a $5 million gift commitment from ISU alumni Scott and Angie State that will launch an expansion of the Large Animal Hospital at the Lloyd Veterinary …

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Drake launches master’s program in Montessori education for DMPS teachers

Drake University has announced the launch of a new Master of Science in Montessori Education program that is designed to support teachers within Des Moines Public Schools. The three-year agreement with DMPS is exclusive to …

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Board of Regents selects firm to assist with ISU president search

The Iowa Board of Regents has selected AGB Search from Washington, D.C., as the firm to assist with the selection of the next president of Iowa State University. Wendy Wintersteen announced her plans to retire …

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33 schools to receive Choose Iowa food purchasing grants

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced 33 schools or school districts have received grants to participate in the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program for Schools. The one-year pilot program aims to connect Iowa schools …

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UNI business college receives supplemental accounting accreditation

The University of Northern Iowa has announced its Wilson College of Business has earned supplemental accounting accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), becoming the first business school in the world …

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Pilkington retiring from UNI economic development role after nearly 40 years

Randy Pilkington will retire from the University of Northern Iowa after leading economic development outreach efforts through the Wilson College of Business’ Business and Community Services office for 38 years.

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According to a …