NCoBPA News

Organization’s work has created tens of thousands of jobs in North Dakota, says State Director Tiffany Ford UND Provost Eric Link (left) and Patrick O’Neil, interim dean of the Nistler College of Business & Public Affairs, open the fortieth anniversary celebration for the North Dakota Small Business Development Centers. Photo by Joe Banish/UND Today. On […]

The University of North Dakota community is remembering alumna and longtime supporter Konnie (Peach) Middleton, ’75, whose generosity and commitment to UND will continue to benefit generations of students. Konnie and her husband, Tom Middleton, ’72, have made a lasting impact on UND through their support of entrepreneurship education. Their $5 million gift established the Middleton […]

Celebrating Excellence: Nistler College Honors Faculty & Staff at 2026 Recognition Ceremony The Nistler College of Business & Public Administration recently gathered to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments, dedication, and service of its faculty and staff during the 2026 Faculty & Staff Recognition Ceremony. Held at the close of the spring semester, the event provided an […]

Public-service leadership is often tested in moments of uncertainty, urgency, and collaboration. On February 7, 2026, students and practitioners from across North Dakota had the opportunity to experience those realities firsthand during a virtual interactive wildfire response simulation hosted by the North Dakota American Society for Public Administration (ND ASPA), in partnership with the University […]

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration in the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration at the University of North Dakota recently recognized outstanding students in the state’s only accredited Master of Public Administration program during the 2026 Pi Alpha Alpha Induction Ceremony, held April 16 in the Gate City Bank Room at […]

Graduate students from the University of North Dakota’s Nistler College of Business & Public Administration took their learning to Washington, D.C., for an immersive, hands-on experience through the Business & Government Symposium. Designed to connect classroom concepts with real-world application, the symposium brought together students from accountancy, business administration, and public administration for a fast-paced, […]

Speech kicks off inaugural Middleton Entrepreneurship Symposium at Nistler College of Business & Public Administration Earlier this week, students, faculty and staff gathered for the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration’s inaugural Middleton Entrepreneurship Symposium to gain insight from an entrepreneur who has built a billion-dollar-plus brand from humble beginnings. The symposium honors UND alumni Tom […]

By: Marissa Burian On Monday, April 27, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members gathered in Barry Auditorium at Nistler Hall for the inaugural Middleton Entrepreneurship Symposium, a new annual event designed to connect UND students with nationally recognized entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders. Hosted by the Middleton School of Entrepreneurship & Management within the […]

The Middleton School of Entrepreneurship & Management is launching its first-ever Middleton Entrepreneurship Symposium, featuring Mike Cessario, Founder & CEO of Liquid Death. Event Details What: Middleton Entrepreneurship SymposiumWho: Mike Cessario, Founder & CEO of Liquid DeathWhen: Monday, April 27 | 3:30–5:00 p.m.Where: Barry Auditorium, Nistler College of Business & Public AdministrationLivestream available | Open […]

Middleton Business Plan Competition Entrepreneurial energy filled Nistler Hall on April 17–18 as the University of North Dakota hosted the 2026 Middleton Business Plan Competition, giving student innovators the opportunity to pitch bold ideas, sharpen their business skills, and compete for $35,000 in prizes. Open to all UND students, the annual competition continues to be […]