NCoBPA News

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 […]

By: Marissa Burian This spring, members of the University of North Dakota Sports Business Students Association (SBSA) traveled to the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area for an immersive experience in the professional sports industry. The trip gave students the opportunity to connect with professionals and explore career pathways across multiple organizations in one of the Midwest’s premier […]

By: Marissa Burian On Thursday, April 9, the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration welcomed students, faculty, staff, and community members to the 6th annual BeBold UND Women in Leadership Summit, an event dedicated to inspiring the next generation of leaders to think boldly, lead confidently, and create meaningful impact. Held in the Memorial […]

By: Marissa Burian For Jett Sutton, being a student-athlete at UND has always meant more than competing on the field. It is about staying prepared, thinking ahead, and helping others succeed. Now he is taking that mindset off the field with NxtSzn, a platform designed to help collegiate athletes navigate the transition from sports to […]