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25 Sep NDUS enrollment remains strong, surpasses pre-pandemic census counts

Posted at 14:21h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

BISMARCK, N.D. – Recent census data captured by the North Dakota University System (NDUS) shows a rise in enrollment for the fall 2024 semester with a headcount of 45,806 students, the highest number since fall 2018. Additionally, full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment has increased for the...

24 Sep North Dakota joins national coalition of states working to raise college completion rates

Posted at 15:00h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and the North Dakota University System (NDUS) today announced that the state of North Dakota has officially joined the Complete College America (CCA) Alliance, a national coalition of 53 states, systems, institutions of higher education and other organizations committed to...

17 Sep North Dakota Conference to examine ‘Being Human and Working in the Age of AI’

Posted at 15:31h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Researchers, industry practitioners, educators and thought leaders comprise a list of presenters scheduled Sept. 26 for the inaugural North Dakota AI Conference hosted at Valley City State University (VCSU) at the Larry J. Robinson Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to...

07 Aug Applications for DSU interim president sought

Posted at 17:56h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) is seeking applications for an interim president of Dickinson State University (DSU). Applications materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CST on August 21, 2024. The SBHE will appoint an interim president at their...

31 Jul Orton Appointed as Acting President of Dickinson State University

Posted at 14:34h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) has appointed Ty Orton as acting president of Dickinson State University (DSU) beginning Aug. 3, 2024, upon the departure of President Steve Easton. A committee will begin the search for the DSU interim president Aug. 7...

08 Jul Danford hired as NDUS Vice Chancellor of Information Technology

Posted at 16:34h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota University System (NDUS) has hired Thomas Danford for the position of Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Core Technology Services (CTS) beginning July 22, 2024. Danford will succeed Darin King, who retired after 33 years of...

14 Mar Dakota Digital Academy publishes status update report

Posted at 19:16h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

BISMARCK, N.D. – Highlighting key accomplishments since its inception in 2021, the Dakota Digital Academy (DDA) recently issued a status update report. The document details progress in assisting students, businesses, industry and government in North Dakota to adapt to the changing demands and opportunities within...

12 Mar Soft Skill Development in the Age of a Digitized Society

Posted at 19:11h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

By Jerry Rostad, vice chancellor of strategy and strategic communication, North Dakota University System The first iPhone was released by Steve Jobs and Apple in 2007 and the world has not looked back. Business and industry, education, healthcare, and all the rest have been leveraging new discoveries...

06 Feb A college education is still a worthwhile investment, especially in North Dakota

Posted at 17:40h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

Editorial by North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott, Ph.D. The value of higher education has been a hot topic in the national press recently, especially in the context of the pandemic, rising costs, and changing labor markets. Critics argue that higher education is not worth...

06 Feb President Emeritus of BSC and former NDUS interim chancellor selects writings of Indian school educators for publication

Posted at 15:55h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

Dr. Larry C. Skogen, president emeritus of Bismarck State College (BSC) and former North Dakota University System (NDUS) interim chancellor, recently published To Educate American Indians, which presents the most complete versions of papers presented at the National Educational Association’s Department of Indian Education meetings...

Author: Billie Jo Lorius