25 Mar Students named to 2025 All-North Dakota Academic Team
BISMARCK, N.D. – Fifteen students from the North Dakota University System’s community colleges have been named to the 2025 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes students’ academic achievements, leadership and service. The group was honored March 19 during a recognition dinner at Bismarck State College.
“The All-North Dakota Academic Team scholars should be proud of this noteworthy recognition,” said NDUS Chancellor Mark Hagerott. “As high-achieving transfer and workforce students at our two-year institutions, they are poised for even greater successes in their future careers. We applaud their efforts, including their commitment to academic excellence and community volunteerism.”
This year’s team members and the colleges they attend included:
- Emily Hyatt, Bismarck State College
- Blaize Morris, Bismarck State College
- Alisa Piper, Bismarck State College
- Ava Flannery, Dakota College at Bottineau
- Skyla Louttit, Dakota College at Bottineau
- Monica Yoder, Dakota College at Bottineau
- Ivan Bannier, Lake Region State College
- Magdalynn Bender, Lake Region State College
- Kassidy Hart, Lake Region State College
- Moriah Blazek, North Dakota State College of Science
- Cierra Erickson, North Dakota State College of Science
- Kaylee Stegora, North Dakota State College of Science
- Madison Thompson, North Dakota State College of Science
- Kylie Keller, Williston State College
- Eva Vicha, Williston State College
In North Dakota, the community college awards are co-sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and the North Dakota University System College Technical Education Council. The academic team recognition program is active in 37 states. Students named to the state team are also nominated for the All-USA Academic Team.
Nominations are based on outstanding academic performance and service to the college and community. Each member of the team receives a certificate of congratulations from Gov. Kelly Armstrong, an award certificate, a medallion and a monetary award. Team members are also eligible for scholarships from Dickinson State University, Mayville State University, Minot State University, Valley City State University, North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota. The University of Mary also offers awards to team members.