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October, 2024

Get to Know Miss Grand Forks

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By Victoria Wu   Meet Hannah Ripplinger, a marketing major with a passion for community engagement and pageantry. From growing up in North Dakota to becoming Miss Grand Forks, she has a unique story to share. Let’s dive into her journey, her love for pageantry, and how she manages it all.   1. Personal Background: […]

Giorgia’s MBA Journey: From Italy to Scotland and Beyond

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By Victoria Wu Balancing Life, Work, and Education: A Story of Determination and Growth Originally from the picturesque northeast of Italy, near the Verona area, Giorgia Carey made a life-changing move to Grand Forks just over a year ago to be with her husband. Her academic foundation was laid at the University of the West […]

A Student Session with Palmer Luckey

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On October 9th, the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration had the honor of hosting a student-focused event featuring Palmer Luckey at the Barry Auditorium. Palmer Luckey Palmer Luckey is best known as the founder of Oculus VR and a key figure in the development of modern virtual reality technology. In 2012, he launched […]

2024 Morrison Leadership Summit

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On September 25, 2024, the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration hosted their 12th annual Morrison Leadership Summit. The event started with roundtable discussions where students were able to have in depth conversations about leaderships with various community leaders who donated their time in order to participate in this event. Table leaders included Kay […]

Nicole Evans Honored with the 2024 State Star Award

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GRAND FORKS, ND – Nicole Evans, Center Director in Grand Forks, has been awarded the 2024 State Star for the North Dakota Small Business Development Centers (ND SBDC), the highest recognition for individual achievement within the program’s national network, America’s SBDC. Every year, the America’s SBDC State Star is presented to individuals who demonstrate exemplary […]