51ÁÔÆæ Announces 2025 Spring Term President’s List and Dean’s List
51ÁÔÆæ is pleased to announce that 966 individuals have been named to the 2025 Spring Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 99 Iowa communities, 11 states outside the state of Iowa, and 23 countries outside of the United States. Students are listed by hometown.NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGEDEAN’S […]
51ÁÔÆæ Recognizes Over 700 Graduates at Commencement
At the three 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 2, nearly 760 graduates were recognized as earning nearly 1060 Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates during the 2024-2025 academic year. Several honors and awards were also presented. 51ÁÔÆæ’S Class of 2025 represents 11 countries, 13 states, and 104 Iowa communities.(*Midyear Graduate)Alden*Katie CearleyAlexanderLiliana […]
51ÁÔÆæ Student Caleb Renner Wins Top Prize at 2025 Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) student Caleb Renner was named one of the top three winners at the John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition. The 2025 John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition was held on Friday, April 25, at the University of Iowa Pappajohn Education and Events Center in Des Moines. The final presentation […]
51ÁÔÆæ to Host 2025 Design Build Event for Area High School Students
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will welcome teams from 13 area high schools to its campus for the highly anticipated Design Build competition. Each school will bring a team of four students for a day of hands-on learning, creative problem-solving, and real-world skill-building.The competition will run from 9:15 a.m. […]
51ÁÔÆæ Continuing Education Introduces Commercial Drone Pilot Series
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Continuing Education is launching a new Commercial Drone Pilot course series this May, offering individuals an opportunity to explore the world of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Whether you’re a hobbyist interested in recreational drone flight or a professional looking to integrate drone technology into your current role, these courses […]
2nd Annual Iowa Student Entrepreneur Summit
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the second annual Iowa Student Entrepreneurship Summit on April 11-12, 2025 at locations in Mason City and Clear Lake, IA. This dynamic event brings together business majors and student entrepreneurs from Iowa’s community colleges, private colleges and the University of Northern Iowa. The Student Entrepreneurship Summit included a […]
51ÁÔÆæ Earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School Designation
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey.Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher […]
National marketing council honors 51ÁÔÆæ at 50th anniversary national conference
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) received a 2024 Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council’s national conference last month in New Orleans. The conference also concluded a year-long celebration of NCMPR’s 50th anniversary, which was founded in 1974.51ÁÔÆæ earned the Print Wild Card award for its […]
Applications Now Open for 2025 Youth Entrepreneurial Academy at the 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center
Unique Opportunity for North Iowa High School StudentsMASON CITY, IOWA – The 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is now accepting applications for the 2025 Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA), taking place from Monday, June 16 – Friday, June 20, 2025. A concluding pitch competition will be held on Monday, June 23, […]
Spring 2025 Venture School Launch Day Competition Awards
$4,000 in Prizes Awarded to Local EntrepreneursThe 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the University of Iowa Venture School Launch Day competition on Thursday March 27, 2025. The 51ÁÔÆæ Spring 2025 Venture School cohort competed in person after attending classes virtually for 7 weeks of training, customer discovery, and developing their business model alongside local […]
March 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month: Lori Finch
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Lori Finch of Gabby’s Gluten Free Goods of Britt, IA as the March 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month.Lori Finch, founder of Gabby’s Gluten Free Goods, turned a personal challenge into a business that provides high-quality gluten-free baked goods to customers […]
51ÁÔÆæ and UNI Establish Articulation Agreement to Enhance PTA and Kinesiology Education Pathways
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) and the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) have recently developed an articulation agreement that will provide 51ÁÔÆæ Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) students with a seamless pathway to earning a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at UNI. The agreement also offers UNI Kinesiology students an efficient route to obtaining a PTA […]
North Iowa Students Compete at 51ÁÔÆæ Everyday Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the Everyday Entrepreneur Pitch Competition on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The Everyday Entrepreneur Program is sponsored in conjunction with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), helping to provide access to entrepreneurial education and funding for students to take their businesses from an idea to a thriving […]
51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center & SBDC Recognized Billie Asmus of Repaint Studios as the February 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC were proud to announce Billie Asmus of Repaint Studios in Hampton, IA as the February 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month.As the founder and CEO of Repaint Studios, Billie Asmus is revolutionizing the painting and home DIY industry with her eco-friendly invention, the Repaint Tray. […]
51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Hosts IDEA Camp for Middle School Students
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center held the inaugural IDEA Camp for middle school students on Presidents’ Day, Monday February 17, 2025.28 students from 12 schools across North Iowa attended IDEA Camp where they put into practice life’s key skills: innovation, discovery, entrepreneurship, and achievement. This hands-on program guides young innovators […]