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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 …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 12, 2025
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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 …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 10, 2025
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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 …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 9, 2025
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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 …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 2, 2025
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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 …
By Business Record Staff | May 30, 2025
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STEM Advisory Council awards $200,000 in grants for new pilot program

The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education today announced 12 STEM BEST (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) programs have been awarded over $200,000 in grants for a new summer pilot …
By Business Record Staff | May 27, 2025
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Gov. Reynolds advances child care solutions with full-day continuum of care grants and new statewide fund

Last week, Gov. Kim Reynolds launched a new Statewide Solutions fund to extend the Child Care Assistance pilot program. This fund allows individuals and Iowa businesses to contribute funds to boost child care workforce wages. …
By Business Record Staff | May 27, 2025
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State awards $24M in grants for literacy efforts

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced over $24 million in subgrants to support Iowa school districts and public charter schools in developing and implementing plans to improve student reading proficiency. The …
By Business Record Staff | May 23, 2025
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Simpson College begins search for interim president

Simpson College announced it has begun its search for an interim president after former President Jay Byers died April 17. A specific search timeline has not been established, but the Simpson board of trustees expects …
By Business Record Staff | May 22, 2025
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Drake announces leadership changes at business college

Alanah Mitchell and Alejandro Hernandez.

Alanah Mitchell, currently Drake University’s associate dean of academic affairs and the Aliber Distinguished Professor of Information Services, has been appointed to a three-year term as dean of the university’s …
By Business Record Staff | May 20, 2025