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UNI accounting program to offer hybrid delivery option in Des Moines

The University of Northern Iowa announced Jan. 5 that it is expanding its Bachelor of Arts in accounting program to include a hybrid delivery option for students in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Students will …
By BPC Staff | Jan 10, 2023
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Joe Vande Kieft Named Central College’s CIO

Central College announced the appointment of Joseph Vande Kieft, a 1999 Central graduate, as its new chief information officer. He will oversee the Information Technology Services department in strategic planning and enhancing the college’s digital …
By BPC Staff | Jan 10, 2023
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Dupaco Foundation to award $60,000 in college scholarship money

The Dupaco R.W. Hoefer Foundation scholarship program will be awarding a total of $60,000 to 30 students in three separate programs. The scholarship program includes opportunities both for first-time, incoming students and for current college …
By BPC Staff | Jan 10, 2023
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Central College Emeriti Trustees establish endowment

Two Central College graduates from the class of 1960 have established an endowed scholarship in their names. Harold Kolenbrander and Judy Gosselink Grooters decided to establish the endowment to support the next generation of Central …
By BPC Staff | Dec 19, 2022
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Mercy College names new VP of institutional advancement, philanthropy and engagement

Mercy College of Health Sciences has named Melanie Campbell as vice president of institutional advancement, philanthropy and community engagement. Campbell is currently the chief donor engagement officer for United Way of Central Iowa. She will begin her …
By BPC Staff | Dec 15, 2022
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Ivy College of Business dean testifies to US House subcommittee

David Spalding, the Raisbeck endowed dean of the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business and interim vice president of economic development and industry relations at Iowa State University, testified Wednesday before the U.S. House …
By BPC Staff | Dec 15, 2022
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Deadline for language learners grant extended to Jan. 13

The deadline to apply for the Iowa Language Learners Job Training Program has been extended to Jan. 13 to allow for more applicants. The program will provide $5 million in grants to fund employer programs …
By BPC Staff | Dec 8, 2022
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$4M awarded in career academy grants

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today awarded four $1 million grants through the Career Academy Incentive Fund to increase access to career academy programs in high-demand fields through new regional centers. …
By BPC Staff | Dec 6, 2022
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State announces new entry-level commercial driver’s license training grant program

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today the new Iowa Entry-Level Driver Training Program, which will help interested truck drivers obtain their commercial driver’s license in Iowa. According to a news release, the program will provide $6 million to …
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2022
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Joseph Jones named DMU president’s chief of staff

Des Moines University President and CEO Angela Walker Franklin has appointed Joseph Jones as her chief of staff, according to an announcement provided to the Business Record. Jones brings his experience in government relations, public …
By BPC Staff | Dec 2, 2022