News from the System Office
DSU presidential finalists invited to interview with State Board of Higher Education
Bismarck, N.D. — The Dickinson State University (DSU) Presidential Search Committee has advanced five finalists for consideration as the next president of DSU. The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) will interview these candidates in person on Th
07 March, 2025SBHE reaffirms support for diverse perspectives, backgrounds
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) reviewed the U.S. Department of Education’s “Dear Colleague” letter with legal counsel during its Feb. 27 meeting. The letter, which was issued on Feb. 14, 2025, directed institutions to comply
06 March, 2025SBHE Chair Mihalick statement on Dept of Education ‘Dear Colleague’ letter
The State Board of Higher Education had their regularly scheduled board meeting on February 27, 2025. One item on the agenda included an executive session to receive legal counsel on the Department of Education’s Dear Colleague Letter issued February
27 February, 2025New study estimates university system economic impact at $3.71 billion for Fiscal Year 2023
BISMARCK, N.D. – The economic contribution of the North Dakota University System (NDUS) on the state was an estimated at $3.71 billion in fiscal year 2023, which includes $2.83 billion from operational expenditures and $885.6 million from stude
18 February, 2025NDUS enrollment momentum continues into spring semester
BISMARCK, N.D. – Enrollment across the North Dakota University System’s 11 institutions again increased this spring, underscored by the highest spring headcount since 2016. The headcount for the spring 2025 census stands at 44,880, while the 2016 spr
11 February, 2025SBHE expresses eagerness to further collaborate with tribal colleges
During its January meeting, the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) was joined by a representative of the North Dakota Tribal System, who is also an enrolled citizen of the Three Affiliated Tribes – Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation.
06 February, 2025State Board of Higher Education sets policy to reduce textbook costs
BISMARCK, N.D. – To further its efforts towards ensuring student affordability across the North Dakota University System (NDUS), the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) recently approved a new policy to reduce textbook and student mat
22 January, 2025Sanford appointed as interim president of Bismarck State College
BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) has appointed Brent Sanford, former North Dakota lieutenant governor, as the interim president of Bismarck State College (BSC) beginning 9, 2025. Dr. Dan Leingang has been serving as the act
09 January, 2025Leingang appointed as acting president of Bismarck State College
BISMARCK, N.D. – Dr. Dan Leingang has been appointed as the acting president of Bismarck State College (BSC) beginning Jan. 2, 2024, upon the departure of President Doug Jensen. Leingang is currently serving BSC in the role of vice president for acad
02 January, 2025Matching funds available through ND Career Builders program
BISMARCK, N.D. – The ND Career Builders Scholarship and Loan Repayment Program has matching funds available for area businesses to recruit employees in high-need and emerging occupations. About $125,000 statewide is available to be used for scholarsh
18 December, 2024Dickinson State begins presidential search
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota University System announced that Dickinson State University (DSU) has opened the search for its next president and is now accepting applications and nominations for the position. The new DSU president will succeed St
16 December, 2024SBHE approves online state authorization, President Darling’s early retirement
The N.D. State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) voted unanimously during its Dec. 5, 2024, meeting to require online educational providers that have no physical presence in the State of North Dakota to belong to an educational compact that has approv
12 December, 2024