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ISU Ivy Investment Banking Initiative launches in fall 2025

The Iowa State University Ivy College of Business is launching the Ivy Investment Banking Initiative this fall. The program hopes to provide high-level academics and career-ready experience for students interested in careers in high finance. …

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DMACC receives $250,000 grant for new dental facility

The Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation has committed $250,000 to the Des Moines Area Community College Foundation in support of a new facility for DMACC’s dental programs. The new 26,000-square-foot facility on the Ankeny campus, …

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Simpson College launches three new online programs

Simpson College has announced the addition of two majors and one minor to its online programs. The new programs are majors in global management and interactive media and a minor in human resources. All programs …

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Teachers tour Bankers Trust asking leaders how to prep students for workforce

K-12 educators, counselors and administrators listen to a panel of Bankers Trust leaders discuss qualities they look for in new hires. Photo by Gigi Wood

Dozens of local teachers are taking time this week to …

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Blind and low-vision students attend STEM fair at Drake

Christian Frantz, who is blind and has autism and ADHD, attended a career fair designed to show blind and low-vision high school students that they belong in STEM fields.

“My message to anyone with disabilities …

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Simpson College announces leadership transition in advancement office

The Simpson College has announced a leadership transition in its office of college advancement. Vice President for College Advancement Jared Bienemann is leaving after three years in the role to become the chief development officer …

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Pugel announces retirement from DMACC board

Des Moines Area Community College’s longest-serving board president Joe Pugel has announced his retirement and resignation from the DMACC Board of Trustees. His last official day at the college will be June 16. Pugel joined …

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David Spalding stepping down as dean of ISU’s business college

David Spalding has tried to retire twice during his professional career.

Both times, “I failed,” said Spalding, who is stepping down as dean of Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business on June 30. “I …

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ISU veterinary college receives $5 million gift for facility expansion

Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has announced a $5 million gift commitment from ISU alumni Scott and Angie State that will launch an expansion of the Large Animal Hospital at the Lloyd Veterinary …

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Drake launches master’s program in Montessori education for DMPS teachers

Drake University has announced the launch of a new Master of Science in Montessori Education program that is designed to support teachers within Des Moines Public Schools. The three-year agreement with DMPS is exclusive to …

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