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IACCT switches name to Community Colleges for Iowa

The Iowa Association of Community College Trustees has changed its name to Community Colleges for Iowa. The new name describes the “variety of collaborations and organizations across Iowa’s 15 community colleges,” and IACCT remains the …

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Drake University college of business receives 5-year accreditation extension

The College of Business and Public Administration at Drake University has received an extension of its accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business through 2027. The accreditation recognizes a “continued commitment to …

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UNI Family Business Center receives support from Board of Regents

The Iowa Board of Regents awarded center status to the University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center at its meeting on April 6-7. Since launching in 2018, the FBC has offered peer group services, family networking events, …

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Mercy College of Health Sciences names next president

Mercy College of Health Sciences’ board of directors today announced that Adreain Henry has been named the college’s fourth president. Henry, who was selected following an extensive national search, will begin as president on July …

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Cornell College, Ivy College of Business to partner on 3 master’s programs

Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, and the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University have partnered to streamline the acceptance process for Cornell students interested in enrolling in one of three …

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Community college to turn former convenience store into biofuel lab

Radio Iowa: Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge is going to use a donated vacant store from Casey’s as a biofuel testing lab. Iowa Central President Jesse Ulrich said the new building allows the lab …

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World Food Prize Foundation hires Wogman as senior youth programs manager

Jon Wogman has been named senior program manager for global youth programs and partnerships of the World Food Prize Foundation. Wogman will be responsible for providing operational oversight and support to the foundation’s Youth Institute …

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11 school districts allocated $5.6M for GEAR UP Iowa Future Ready program

Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced the allocation of $5.6 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds to support GEAR UP Iowa Future Ready partner districts across the state. The funding marks the launch of GEAR …

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DMACC Foundation will award a record $2M in scholarships

The Des Moines Area Community College Foundation is allocating $2 million for scholarships in fiscal year 2023, surpassing the $1.7 million awarded in scholarships during the 2022 fiscal year. The foundation works with individual donors, …

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DMACC names Wittstruck first director of diversity, equity and inclusion

Naomi Sea Young Wittstruck has been hired as the director of diversity, equity and inclusion for Des Moines Area Community College. Her more than 12 years of experience in organizational management and development of DEI …