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2023 Morrison Leadership Summit

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On October 4, 2023, the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration hosted the 11th annual Morrison Leadership Summit, in honor of UND alumnus Dale Morrison.  The event started with roundtable discussions where students were able to have in depth conversations about leadership with various community leaders who donated their time in order to participate […]

2023 Accounting Hall of Fame

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Recognizing individuals for outstanding career accomplishments and service contributions to the Department of Accountancy, the University of North Dakota and society. 2023 Accounting Hall of Fame Inductees Jon Friese Jon was raised in the small farming community of Glasgow, Montanan before moving to Grand Forks to attend the University of North Dakota.  He received his bachelor’s degree […]

UND Renames Accountancy Program to Honor Henry & Judee Herr

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Herr School of Accountancy will be first named School of Accountancy in Upper Midwest The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education has voted to elevate UND’s Department of Accounting & Information Systems to a School of Accountancy and to name it after Henry and Judee Herr. “The elevation of the UND Nistler College of […]

UNDAAF Honors Three Esteemed Alumni from the Nistler CoBPA

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Alumni Honors Every year, the UND Alumni Association Foundation honors the University of North Dakota’s most esteemed alumni. A banquet to recognize their achievements is held annually during Homecoming week. This year’s award ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. Distinguished Achievement & Leadership The Sioux Award […]

UND Economics and Finance Chair Prodosh Simlai Named to State Investments Board

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Prodosh Simlai, head of the department of economics and finance in the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration at the University of North Dakota, has been appointed to a term on the North Dakota State Investment Board (SIB), according to an announcement by Gov. Doug Burgum’s office. Gov. Burgum appointed Simlai to a five-year […]

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M.Acc. Student Lands Position with Big 4 Accounting Firm

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Madi Gilbertson wearing graduation gown

Tell us about yourself! My name is Madi Gilbertson! I was born and raised in Grand Forks, ND. I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in December of 2022 and will graduate with my Master of Accountancy in December 2023. I did the accelerated MACC program, which will allow me to get my master’s and bachelor’s […]

Two UND Students Win Elijah Watts Sells Award in 2022

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The American Institute of CPAs has announced the 50 winners of the 2022 Elijah Watt Sells Award, and of those 50 winners two are recent UND graduates. This award is granted to CPA candidates who obtain a cumulative average score above 95.50 across all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, pass all four sections […]

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Mary Beth Votava Receives Growth Wheel Certification

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North Dakota small business development center "your ideas-our expertise-your success"

MINOT, ND – The North Dakota Small Business Development Centers (ND SBDC) is proud to announce that Mary Beth Votava, has successfully completed the GrowthWheel program and is now officially recognized as a GrowthWheel Certified Business Advisor and GrowthWheel Certified Partner. Since joining the ND SBDC in July of 2000, Mary Beth Votava has consistently […]

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Get to Know Annie Nistler, J.D./M.B.A. Graduate

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Annie with her family

Annie Nistler was born and raised in Grand Forks, ND and attended K-12 at Thompson Public School. She is the 3rd of 4 kids and a daughter to two proud UND alumni parents. “My freshman year started in 2016 with a major in business economics and a minor in sports business. I joined Alpha Chi […]

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Chris Erwin Receives Certified Business Advisor (CBA®) Certification

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Chris with certification

GRAND FORKS – North Dakota Small Business Development Centers (ND SBDC) is pleased to announce that Chris Erwin, a business advisor at the Fargo/Southeast Center, has earned the Certified Business Advisor (CBA®) designation from Kent State University. The CBA® is a nationally recognized credential that demonstrates a high level of proficiency in small business advising. […]