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IE University

Congratulations to the 2025-26 IE University NextGen Innovators Challenge Winners

Dec 19, 2025

IE University and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the NextGen Innovators Challenge!

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Announcing DECA's 2025-26 Chapter Campaign Winners

Dec 19, 2025

This year, an impressive number of chapters completed their campaign goals. Congratulations to all the chapters that participated in DECA’s Chapter Campaigns!

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Stukent CTE

Congratulations to the 2025 Stukent Social Media Marketing Challenge Winners

Dec 18, 2025

Almost 1,400 individuals participated in this year's Stukent Social Media Marketing Challenge. Students learned about audience targeting, content scheduling and promotion to drive product sales.

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Case Study of the Week: Fake Reviews vs Paid Influencers

Dec 15, 2025

Step into the role of an ethical consultant hired by the chief operations officer at Watcher, a premium television network that is available as an added channel on cable and satellite providers or as a streaming video on demand service.

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In-DECA-tors of Success: How to Nail Your PI's

Dec 8, 2025

Performance Indicators are the guiding principles that competitors must answer in their role-play. Discover how to effectively incorporate them into your role-play using a familiar acronym: D.E.C.A.

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How Three of DECA’s Corporate Partners Leverage the Holiday Season to Strengthen Their Businesses

Dec 3, 2025

Three of DECA’s corporate partners, Nestlé, Chick-fil-A, and Adobe, offer three distinct examples of how a company can present itself during the holidays and remain memorable long after the decorations are taken down.

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The major reason people fail to reach their goals is that they
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  • are too enthusiastic.
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Announcements
Congratulations to the 2025 IE University NextGen Innovators Challenge Winners
Dec 19, 2025
Congratulations to the 2025 Stukent Social Media Marketing Challenge Winners
Dec 18, 2025
The NASPO Strategic School Procurement Challenge Guidelines are Available
Dec 15, 2025
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MDA Disability is Diversity Challenge Entries Due
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NPCF Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge Entries Due
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Get Recognized with a DECA Inc. Scholarship

Application Deadline: January 9, 2026

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Go The Extra with DECA's Corporate Challenges

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The 2025-2026 SBE Chapter Certification Guidelines are Now Available

SBE Chapter Certifications are due January 13, 2026

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From Our Executive Officers

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How Three of DECA’s Corporate Partners Leverage the Holiday Season to Strengthen Their Businesses

Asher Leventhal
High School Division President
Chapter Strategy

Elevate Your Chapter Meetings to the Next Level

Cullen Watanuki
Central Region Vice President
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Your Guide to Becoming a Finalist in DECA

Hannah Heidari
North Atlantic Region Vice President
Chapter Strategy

Evaluating Your Chapter's Mid-Year Success: A Guide for Chapter Officers

Mason St. Jean
Southern Region Vice President
Chapter Strategy

The Gift That Keeps on Giving: Making the Most Out of Scholarship Season

Praveena Mahendran
Western Region Vice President
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Nov 3, 2025
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Sep 22, 2025
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MDA Holiday Retail Campaigns

Dec 2, 2025

This holiday season, your generosity can make a lasting impact. Every donation helps bring break throughs in treatment, expert care, and essential resources to children and adults living with muscular dystrophy and related diseases.

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DECA Welcomes American Marketing Association (AMA) as Strategic Partner

Nov 20, 2025

This collaboration will combine DECA’s focus on emerging leaders and entrepreneurs with the College Board’s expertise in developing programs that promote career and college readiness.

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DECA is Excited to Welcome Exhibitors to The Ultimate DECA Power Trip

Nov 11, 2025

Members attending The Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Arlington, VA, will have the opportunity to meet with over 40 exhibitors. See which companies, colleges and organizations are attending this year's event.

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Bringing Warmth to Winter: Blacksburg DECA’s “Home for the Holidays” Project

Dec 8, 2025

Blacksburg DECA continues its heartfelt tradition of giving back through “Home for the Holidays,” an annual community service project that provides meals for local elementary students in need during winter break.

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Myers Park DECA: Community Service Chapter Campaign

Dec 5, 2025

Myers Park DECA’s “Shine a Light, Share the Fight” campaign partnered with Claire’s Army to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer through school-wide events engaging 145 members and the Charlotte community!

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Syosset DECA's First Experience at the Ultimate DECA Power Trip

Dec 5, 2025

Experiencing the Ultimate DECA Power Trip for the first time, Syosset DECA gained transformative skills, nationwide connections and a bold vision for the chapter’s future.

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