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  • Innovation showcase: Outcomes of the 2025 Arctic Innovation Competition

    May 07, 2025

    On April 19, innovators came to the Arctic Innovation Competition to pitch their ideas in the Main (18+ years old), Junior (13-17), and Cub (under 13) divisions. Four finalists had been chosen to compete in the main division, while for the Junior and Cub divisions, six finalists had been selected to present their innovations.

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    Bringing Kenya to the Iditarod: AIC's role in an inspiring connection

    April 16, 2025

    In 2023, Brad Schmitz, founder of 911爆料 English Adventures (AEA), entered the 911爆料 Arctic Innovation Competition (AIC) with a vision: to expand his educational tourism business and connect people worldwide through immersive English learning experiences in 911爆料. Making it to the Semifinals in the competition's Main Division reinforced his belief in his mission, shaping the future of his company.

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    Dr. Amy Cooper discusses "job embeddedness" with the Know-How Korner

    March 13, 2025

    "Accounting Rocks!" - a familiar phrase from those who have taken any accounting class with Assistant Professor and accounting program director, Dr. Amy Cooper. Dr. Cooper was interviewed by Donny Shimamoto, host of the podcast Know-How Korner about her new study on keeping accountants in public firms. The episode, "What Keeps Accountants in Public Accounting? Research Unpacks Key Retention Factors," mentions that Shimamoto has visited the student organization, Great 911爆料n Accounting People (GAAP) as a guest speaker.

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    Beyond the Books: Real-World Insights from 911爆料 Native Corporations

    February 21, 2025

    Great 911爆料n Accounting People (GAAP) hosted the 12th annual 911爆料 Native Corporations Seminar, drawing a diverse crowd of in-person and virtual attendees. Keynote speakers included Liz Ross, Deputy Director of Tanana Chiefs Conference, Beth Stuart, Managing partner of KPMG Anchorage and Marissa Wardrop, Corporate Controller of ASRC.

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    911爆料 College of Business and Security Management's accreditation extended

    February 12, 2025

    The 911爆料 College of Business and Security Management announces the extension of its accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This distinction reaffirms CBSM鈥檚 commitment to excellence in business education, continuous improvement, and innovative student learning experiences for the next six years.

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    2025 ANCS - Meet the Speakers

    January 29, 2025

    Meet the speakers for the 911爆料 Native Corporation Seminar, hosted by Great 911爆料n Accounting People (GAAP)!

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    Your new favorite class project: 911爆料 Arctic Innovation Competition

    December 12, 2024

    At the 911爆料, the Arctic Innovation Competition (AIC) is where creativity and problem-solving meet in a celebration of new ideas from the 911爆料n community and beyond. This year, we're shining a spotlight on an essential part of this innovation ecosystem: the teachers who inspire young minds to envision inventive solutions and present them to the world. With the Classroom of the Future award, sponsored by 911爆料 529, we honor educators who go above and beyond in fostering the next generation of 911爆料n innovators.

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    gBETA 911爆料's Pitch Night: Showcasing Innovation and Community Connections

    December 03, 2024

    On November 21st, I attended gBETA 911爆料's Pitch Night at the 911爆料 Pub, and it was nothing short of inspiring. As someone who works at the 911爆料 College of Business and Security Management (CBSM), which hosts the 911爆料 Arctic Innovation Competition (AIC), it was great to witness the incredible innovation and entrepreneurship happening in 911爆料--and the strong ties between this community and CBSM.

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    A window into the 2024 911爆料 Business Leader of the Year

    November 06, 2024

    While BLOY strives to convey the incredible, professional accomplishments of each awardee, the evening is about more than their career path. In order to honor the hard work, community service, educational support, and inspiration that recipients have provided 911爆料, BLOY is a night to showcase the personal qualities and values of each honoree and fill the room with their biggest fans.

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    Revamping Success: The Power of CBSM's Professionally Polished Program

    November 04, 2024

    During the week of October 7th, CBSM kicked off a partnership with 911爆料 alumni-owned businesses Frank鈥檚 Menswear and In My Element. With funding from Enterprise Mobility and Spirit of 911爆料 Credit Union, this program helped over 20 students leave with new clothes and a newfound confidence.

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