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07 Aug SBHE distributes education grants for workforce development innovation

Posted at 15:03h in News and Media by ejensen

BISMARCK, N.D. – To enhance educational programs and prepare skilled professionals for North Dakota’s workforce, the State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) recently awarded and dispersed grants across the North Dakota University System’s institutions. The grants were made available through the Workforce Education Innovation Fund...

31 Jul Applications being accepted for Professional Student Exchange Program

Posted at 18:00h in News and Media, Uncategorized by ejensen

North Dakota resident students pursing professional degrees in optometry, dentistry or veterinary medicine have the opportunity to attend out-of-state programs and receive funding through North Dakota’s Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP). Completed applications must be received at the North Dakota University System (NDUS) prior to...

02 Jul New Board members welcomed; Gorder appointed DCB interim dean

Posted at 16:01h in News and Media by ejensen

Three new members were welcomed to the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) during its June 26 meeting at Lake Region State College in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Members Pat Sogard, of Williston; and Levi Bachmeier, of West Fargo; begin their four-year terms...

26 Jun Darling leaves lasting legacy at Lake Region State College

Posted at 14:04h in News and Media by ejensen

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) honored outgoing Lake Region State College (LRSC) President Doug Darling at an informal gathering on campus on June 25, 2025. At the SBHE meeting, he was also bestowed with President Emeritus status in recognition...

05 Jun New SBHE leadership elected; interim president named at LRSC

Posted at 18:08h in News and Media by ejensen

Electing new leadership and filling a presidential vacancy topped the agenda for the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education’s May 29 meeting at Bismarck State College. The Board began its business by amending incoming Dickinson State University President Scott Molander’s contract to allow him...

29 May Simone appointed interim president of Lake Region State College

Posted at 15:00h in News and Media by ejensen

BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) appointed Dr. Carmen Simone as interim president of Lake Region State College (LRSC) beginning July 1, 2025, after current President Doug Darling retires at the end of June. “I join the entire Lake Region campus and...

21 May Statement on passing of Rep. Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Schreiber-Beck from NDUS, SBHE

Posted at 15:48h in News and Media by ejensen

Statement on the passing of Rep. Cynthia “Cindy” Schreiber-Beck from the North Dakota University System (NDUS) and the State Board of Higher Education (SBHE): “We are saddened to learn about the passing of Representative Cynthia “Cindy” Schreiber-Beck, who devoted herself to making North Dakota a better...

12 May SBHE welcomes Sanford as interim chancellor

Posted at 20:42h in News and Media by ejensen

The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) welcomed interim chancellor Brent Sanford to his new position during their April 30 meeting. Sanford officially started his new role on the day of the meeting. Dr. Mark Hagerott, former North Dakota University System chancellor, announced...

30 Apr SBHE statement on internal review

Posted at 13:32h in News and Media by ejensen

Over the weekend, records were released to the media from the Ray Holmberg investigation. The State Board of Higher Education learned, at the same time as the public, that individuals previously affiliated with our institutions or board, may have had a connection to the criminal...

14 Apr Leingang appointed as interim president of Bismarck State College

Posted at 20:08h in News and Media by ejensen

BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) appointed Dr. Dan Leingang as interim president of Bismarck State College (BSC) beginning April 30, 2025, after the selection of Brent Sanford as interim North Dakota University System (NDUS) chancellor. Sanford had been serving as...

Author: ejensen