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UND’s College of Business and Public Administration Ranked Among

Top Colleges and Universities in the Nation for Entrepreneurship

Irvine, CA (September 15, 2006) – In a survey of over 700 schools just released by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine, the University of North Dakota’s College of Business and Public Administration was distinguished as one of the top schools for entrepreneurs. The University of North Dakota ranks number 8 out of 25 in the survey, ahead of a number of Division I schools such as University of Southern California, University of Notre Dame, and the University of Iowa. With the announcement of the survey results, a growing number of students selecting entrepreneurship as a focus of their studies now have a credible resource for locating the top educational providers in this field. The results of the survey, along with the analysis, appear in the October issue of Entrepreneur, which hits newsstands on September 26th.

UND’s College of Business and Public Administration was ranked for its undergraduate program in entrepreneurship based on its success regarding a multitude of factors. Criteria to evaluate the University of North Dakota and other colleges and universities included the entrepreneurial emphasis of the curriculum, mentoring, experiential learning, faculty credentials, and the success of graduating students and alumni. High-ranking schools demonstrated a commitment to practical, hands-on experiential learning to provide the skills that translate into real-world businesses.

Dennis Elbert, Dean of the College of Business and Public Administration at UND, noted this is the second time the university has been recognized as a national leader for producing and supporting entrepreneurs. In 2004 UND was ranked number 14 of 25 as a top entrepreneurial campus by Forbes.com and the Princeton Review. “This ranking solidifies UND and the College of Business and Public Administration as a leader in the field of entrepreneurship. To be considered one of the best undergraduate entrepreneur programs endorses our efforts in providing the best opportunities for up and coming business leaders. We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment.”

Robert Franek, editorial director of Princeton Review Books, stated that students are looking for “very clear and practical outcomes – not only for what they’re doing in the classroom, but [also] that their degree will work for them with those same practical-based outcomes once they graduate.”

The joint efforts of The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur provide a highly credible tool for individuals interested in furthering their education in entrepreneurship. The survey brings together the renowned research strengths of The Princeton Review with Entrepreneur’s in-depth understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs today.

For more information and a complete listing of the schools, go to Entrepreneur.com.

The College of Business and Public Administration at the University of North Dakota offers 14 undergraduate and 6 graduate degree granting programs from eight academic departments. The college enrolls an average of 1,900 undergraduate and 170 graduate students per year and is accredited by the prestigious AACSB International (Association to Advance Colleges and Schools of Business). The College of Business and Public Administration is also host to the outreach divisions for the Center for Innovation and the Small Business Development Center.

About Entrepreneur Media Inc.

Entrepreneur Media Inc. is an organization of people dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs worldwide to start and grow successful companies. To provide entrepreneurs with the relevant information they need to make informed decisions, Entrepreneur Media Inc. offers a full range of products and services. Products include: Magazines - Entrepreneur, Entrepreneur's StartUps, Entrepreneur Mexico, Entrepreneur Philippines, Entrepreneur Hungary, Entrepreneur Russia and Entrepreneur South Africa; Websites - Entrepreneur.com, SoyEntrepreneur.com, SmallBizSearch.com, EntrepreneurPress.com, Smallbizbooks.com and Freebks.com; Book Publishing - Entrepreneur Press, Entrepreneur eBooks and Business Startup Guides; Also - Conferences and Custom Publishing.

For More Information Contact:

Lisa Murray

Entrepreneur Media Inc.

lmurray@entrepreneur.com

949-622-5220

About The Princeton Review

The Princeton Review (Nasdaq: REVU) is a pioneer in the world of education. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in New York City, the Company offers private tutoring and classroom and online test preparation to help students improve their scores in college and graduate school admissions tests. The Company's free website, www.PrincetonReview.com, helps over half of university-bound students research, apply to, prepare for, and learn how to pay for their higher education, and helps hundreds of colleges and universities streamline their admissions and recruiting activities. In addition, The Princeton Review works with school districts around the U.S. to measurably strengthen students' academic skills by connecting ongoing assessment with professional development and instruction and by providing districts with college and career resources for both students and guidance counselors. The Company also authors more than 200 print and software titles on test preparation, college and graduate school selection and admissions, and related topics.

For More Information Contact:

Harriet Brand

The Princeton Review

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212-874-8282 ext 1091

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