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Iowa high school students can now register for Business Horizons 2023

Iowa high school students in grades nine to 12 can now register for the 40th year of the Business Horizons summer program. Taking place July 16-20 at Drake University, the program offers hands-on entrepreneurial experiences, …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 24, 2023
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Sammons Financial Group commits $3.15M to Drake University

Drake University announced Wednesday a $3.15 million philanthropic commitment from Sammons Financial Group, one of the largest gifts from a corporate partner in the university’s history. The gift will support a new intercultural center and …
By Sarah Diehn | Feb 24, 2023
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Ankeny school district expands partnership with Junior Achievement

The Ankeny school district has expanded its partnership with Junior Achievement of Central Iowa to provide more career exploration, financial literacy and entrepreneurship opportunities for students. Since 2018, fifth graders have participated in the JA …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 23, 2023
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ISU professor speaking this week at webinar about AI research

Lingyao “Ivy” Yuan, an Iowa State University assistant professor of information systems and business analytics, is speaking at a webinar this week about a Harvard Business Review article she co-wrote about the emergence of digital …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 21, 2023
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Iowa Department of Education director to resign in March

Ann Lebo

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Friday that Iowa Department of Education Director Ann Lebo is resigning, effective March 14. “It has been a tremendous honor to work alongside the dedicated team at the Department …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 20, 2023
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New iJAG CEO announced

Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG), a nonprofit connecting business and education, announced Wendy Mihm-Herold as the organization’s new president and CEO. She joined the organization on Jan. 23. Mihm-Herold has 32 years of experience …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 17, 2023
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Iowa Business and Professional Women Foundation accepting scholarship applications

The Iowa Business and Professional Women Foundation is accepting applications for educational scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year. Four $1,000 scholarships will be available to nontraditional students who are already in the workplace and want …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 13, 2023
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Coe College receives grant to support student, community education about criminal justice system

Coe College has received a $15,350 grant from the Associated Colleges of the Midwest to support the creation of a new Prison Learning Initiative at Coe. According to a news release, the initiative will expand …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 13, 2023
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UNI is first in the world with newest synthetic human anatomy models

The University of Northern Iowa has become the first higher education institution in the world to receive the latest generation of synthetic cadavers, known as syndavers, according to a press release. The life-sized models are …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 9, 2023
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Tippie College of Business hosting annual Women Summit

The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business is once again hosting its Tippie Women Summit this year. The summit will include one in-person event and two virtual events, all in March. All events are …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 8, 2023