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Board of Regents announces first finalist for University of Iowa presidency

The Iowa Board of Regents announced the first finalist in the search for the next president of the University of Iowa. Hari Osofsky is the dean of Penn State Law and the Penn State School …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 12, 2021
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Navigate Wellbeing Solutions announces additional wellness partners

Navigate Wellbeing Solutions, a national employee engagement technology company based in West Des Moines, announced that it is expanding resources for its clients with the launch of its Ecosystem Partnership Program. The new program will …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 5, 2021
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$300,000 in state grants to support new college and career counselors in 22 districts

The Iowa Department of Education and Iowa College Aid have awarded six $50,000 competitive grants to help establish new college and career transition counselor positions that will focus on preparing more high school students for …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 5, 2021
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Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council marks 10th anniversary

The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council marked the 10th anniversary of the STEM council this week, unveiling a new logo and slogan with a video featuring Gov. Kim Reynolds and other members of the council. The slogan …
By BPC Staff | Apr 2, 2021
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Ivy College full-time MBA program ranked among top 10% by U.S. News

The full-time Master of Business Administration program at the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University moved up in the 2022 U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings released Tuesday. The Ivy …
By BPC Staff | Apr 1, 2021
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Financial literacy bee for high school students kicks off April 1

The Iowa Insurance Division is sponsoring the EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee that will take place April 1-15. The nationwide financial literacy challenge for high school students provides an opportunity to learn the importance of saving and budgeting …
By BPC Staff | Mar 31, 2021
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Tippie analytics case competition evaluating vaccination data for Gates Foundation

The Tippie College of Business is partnering with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the 2021 Iowa Graduate Business Analytics Case Competition, which will be streamed live at noon on Friday, April 2. The …
By BPC Staff | Mar 31, 2021
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Kreg Tool joins with Ankeny nonprofit to build desks for students

Kreg Tool employee Nicole Scilingo, senior content specialist, builds a desk for “Woodworking with a Purpose,” a nonprofit started by an Ankeny schoolteacher to build desks for students learning remotely. Photo submitted by Kreg Tool.

Employees of Kreg …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Mar 29, 2021
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13 school districts selected for third GEAR UP funding round for fall semester

Thirteen Iowa school districts — including Des Moines and Marshalltown — have been selected as partners in applying for a GEAR UP grant to begin this fall, Iowa College Aid announced. GEAR UP is a …
By BPC Staff | Mar 26, 2021
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University of Iowa President Harreld to leave earlier than expected

Cedar Rapids Gazette: University of Iowa Graduate College Dean John Keller was named Thursday as the interim president of the campus when Bruce Harreld retires May 16 — an about-face from what Harreld told regents last …
By BPC Staff | Mar 26, 2021