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November, 2025

UND Sales Team Makes History at the Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition

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By: Marissa Burian The Nistler College of Business and Public Administration is celebrating a historic achievement after the UND Sales Team delivered an extraordinary performance at the Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition (NISC), held at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Competing against more than 300 students and 40+ universities from across the country, UND not […]

Big Ideas in Two Minutes: Highlights from the 2025 Middleton Pitch Competition

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By: Marissa Burian On Thursday, November 13, students from across the University of North Dakota came to Nistler Hall to put their creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit to the test at the annual Middleton Pitch Competition. With only two minutes to sell their business idea, participants stepped onto the stage ready to convince a panel […]

Ciao from Torino: Halle Landstrom’s Semester Abroad

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By Marissa Burian For UND junior Halle Landstrom, studying abroad in Torino, Italy, has been nothing short of life-changing. A Marketing major from Park Rapids, Minnesota, Halle traded small-town life for the lively streets of Italy’s fourth-largest city—a leap that’s challenged her, inspired her, and reminded her what it means to truly live. Inspired to […]

Designing the Medora Experience: Laura Sorenson’s Summer in the Badlands

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By Marissa Burian Laura Sorenson, a senior from Fisher, Minnesota, is studying Marketing and Communications at UND. This past summer, she brought her creativity to Medora as a Graphic Design and Production Intern with the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. A Connection to Medora For Laura, Medora has always held a special place in her heart. […]

Celebrating National First-Gen College Student Day with Payton McEachern

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By Marissa Burian For Payton McEachern, a junior from Zimmerman, Minnesota, being a first-generation college student at UND is a story of growth, independence, and perseverance. Majoring in Marketing with minors in Communications and Professional Sales, Payton has built her UND experience around leadership, involvement, and the drive to make her family proud. Finding Her […]

Nistler College of Business and Public Administration Hosts 20th Annual Olafson Ethics Symposium

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By Marissa Burian The Nistler College of Business and Public Administration hosted its 20th Annual Olafson Ethics Symposium on Wednesday, November 5, in Barry Auditorium. The event brought together students, faculty, and community members both in person and online to explore the importance of ethical decision-making in business and beyond. A Legacy of Ethics and […]

Four Decades of Impact: ND SBDC’s 40th Anniversary

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In 2026, the North Dakota Small Business Development Centers (ND SBDC) will mark 40 years of providing no-cost advising, training, and support to small business owners and entrepreneurs across the state. Since its founding in 1986, ND SBDC has helped business owners start, grow, and transition businesses that strengthen their communities. “This milestone reflects the […]