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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
By: Marissa Burian For Jenna Stein, a senior marketing student at the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration, studying abroad became more than an academic experience. It was an opportunity to step into a global industry, gain hands-on experience, and discover how business operates beyond the classroom. A Mandan, North Dakota native, Jenna spent […]
ND SBDC advisors earn national export trade certifications The North Dakota Small Business Development Centers announce that Paul Smith and Nicole Evans have renewed national Export and Trade Counseling certifications, reinforcing ND SBDC’s expertise in advising North Dakota businesses on international market opportunities. Smith and Evans renewed the Export and Trade Counseling Certificate at the […]
UND alum, nine-term Democratic congressman calls for engaged citizenry, as 250th anniversary of nation’s founding approaches Former U.S. Rep Earl Pomeroy addresses attendees as part of UND’s Wenstrom Lecture Series. Photo by Mike Hess/UND. Thursday, February 26, 2026 UND welcomed a distinguished alumnus back to campus – one who served nearly two decades as the […]