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11 Apr Hagerott announces retirement from ND University System

Posted at 19:48h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

Bismarck, N.D. — During today’s State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) meeting, North Dakota University System (NDUS) Chancellor Mark Hagerott announced his retirement. The SBHE accepted his retirement, which will be effective April 29, 2025. SBHE Chair Tim Mihalick said, “I have enjoyed working with the...

27 Mar State Board of Higher Education names Molander DSU’s next president

Posted at 20:23h in News and Media, Uncategorized by Billie Jo Lorius

Dickinson, N.D. — The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) has selected Scott Molander as the fourteenth president of Dickinson State University (DSU). The Board interviewed four finalists at their meeting Thursday, March 27, on the DSU campus. During Molander’s interview, he highlighted his focus on...

07 Mar DSU presidential finalists invited to interview with State Board of Higher Education

Posted at 22:00h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

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 Thursday, March 27, on the DSU campus before...

27 Feb SBHE Chair Mihalick statement on Dept of Education ‘Dear Colleague’ letter

Posted at 21:46h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

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 14, 2025. Upon exiting executive session,...

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...

Author: Billie Jo Lorius