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UNI announces computer science education program for in-service teachers

A $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to the University of Northern Iowa will be used to create a program that will help Iowa teachers receive their secondary computer science education endorsement, qualifying …

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UNI adds online option for technology management program

The University of Northern Iowa has added an option to complete its technology management Bachelor of Arts program fully online. According to a news release, the addition is part of UNI’s effort to provide educational …

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Sammons Financial CEO receives Drake alumni award

Drake University’s school of actuarial science and risk management has presented the 2022 Stuart Klugman Distinguished Alumni Award to Esfand Dinshaw, CEO of Sammons Financial Group. The award is named after Stuart Klugman, who was …

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Drake CBPA adds three new professors

Three new faculty members have joined Drake University’s College of Business and Public Administration. According to a news release, assistant professors Danielle Edwards and Wiranthe Herath joined the college’s information management and business analytics department to …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Employers rethink need for college degrees in tight labor market

Reconsidering or eliminating the requirement of a four-year degree for tech positions has already been happening at some companies for years. Now with a labor market that remains tight, more companies are hiring based on experience …

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Looking for a good book on business? Check out these DMPL recommendations

Editor’s note: As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of …

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UNI to offer four-year nursing program starting fall 2024

The University of Northern Iowa announced today that Nancy Kertz will serve as the executive director of nursing and chief academic nurse administrator for the university’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, which was…
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Drake law professor named Baum Chair of Ethics

Melissa Weresh, Dwight D. Opperman Distinguished Professor of Law at Drake University, was recently named the Herb and Karen Baum Chair of Ethics in the Professions, the university announced. The faculty position guides students across …

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By Degrees Foundation announces new award

The By Degrees Foundation has created the Middleton Award for Children’s Advocacy to recognize community members who have positively changed the trajectory of children’s lives through education, advocacy, mentoring or other means. The award is …

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ITA Group, PRM Marketing form partnership to enhance Asian-Pacific engagement

ITA Group has entered into a partnership with Singapore-based PRM Marketing Services, a move officials with ITA say will provide its customers with enhanced global perspective on engagement programs, management and support, and program design, …