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Ivy College of Business announces online MBA option

The professional MBA program offered by Iowa State’s Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business has been voted Best MBA Program in Des Moines by readers of the Business Record (2018-2022). Business Record file photo…
By Business Record Staff | Mar 15, 2023
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UNI announces $200M raised for Our Tomorrow campaign

The University of Northern Iowa announced its Our Tomorrow campaign has raised $200 million of the $250 million goal. More than 25,600 donors have contributed the $200 million since the campaign began, according to a …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 10, 2023
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Reynolds appoints Aldis as Department of Education director

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Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed Chad Aldis to be the next director of the Iowa Department of Education beginning March 15. Aldis’ 20-year career has centered on education reform, policy, advocacy and research. …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 9, 2023
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UNI rolls out ‘self-designed’ master’s program

The University of Northern Iowa is now accepting fall 2023 applications for its new Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) program. The program is one of three new additions to UNI that were recently …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 8, 2023
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Ivy College of Business and Mary Greeley partner to offer health care management internships

Chloe Jaeger at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, where she is working as an intern. Photo courtesy of Iowa State University

The Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University and …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 8, 2023
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State selects Odyssey to administer education savings accounts

The state of Iowa has selected Odyssey as the vendor that will administer the state’s new education savings account program, which begins in the 2023-24 school year. According to a news release, the state issued …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 2, 2023
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Iowa College Aid analyzes potential impact of FAFSA Simplification Act

Iowa College Aid has conducted research on the potential impact of the FAFSA Simplification Act and found that it may negatively affect the student financial aid eligibility of some Iowans. The act, which aims to …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 28, 2023
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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