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April, 2026

Inaugural Middleton Entrepreneurship Symposium Brings Liquid Death Founder Mike Cessario to Nistler College

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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 […]

Nistler to Welcome Liquid Death CEO Mike Cessario for Inaugural Entrepreneurship Symposium

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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 […]

Innovation on Display: UND Students Compete in the 2026 Middleton Business Plan Competition

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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 […]

SBSA Connects with Minnesota’s Pro Sports Organizations

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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 […]

BeBold 2026: Empowering Women in Sports, Leadership, and Beyond

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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 […]

From Locker Room to Boardroom: Jett Sutton’s NxtSzn Prepares Athletes Beyond College

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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 […]