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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...

14 Apr SBHE selects Sanford to take on interim chancellor role

Posted at 16:54h in Uncategorized by ejensen

BISMARCK, N.D. — The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) selected Brent Sanford to serve as the interim chancellor of the North Dakota University System (NDUS) during today’s special board meeting. Chancellor Mark Hagerott announced his retirement effective April 29, 2025, at an SBHE meeting...

11 Apr Chancellor Hagerott’s farewell letter

Posted at 20:41h in Chancellor Mark Hagerott, News and Media by ejensen

An Open Letter to the Public: Following today's announcement at the Special SBHE meeting, I want to say it has been an absolute privilege and an honor to serve almost a decade as the Chancellor of the North Dakota University System, serving in the state where...

03 Apr DeepSeek AI app blocked from NDUS network

Posted at 18:42h in News and Media by ejensen

Following recommendations from the National Security Agency (NSA) – and mimicking new policies put in place by federal, state and local governmental agencies – Core Technology Services has banned Chinese-developed AI application DeepSeek from the NDUS network and devices. NDUS Chancellor Mark Hagerott announced the...

25 Mar Students named to 2025 All-North Dakota Academic Team

Posted at 15:20h in News and Media by ejensen

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...

06 Mar SBHE reaffirms support for diverse perspectives, backgrounds

Posted at 20:11h in News and Media by ejensen

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 with federal guidance on race-related policies...

18 Feb New study estimates university system economic impact at $3.71 billion for Fiscal Year 2023

Posted at 19:53h in News and Media by ejensen

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 student spending, according to a recent report by...

11 Feb NDUS enrollment momentum continues into spring semester

Posted at 21:35h in News and Media by ejensen

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 spring headcount was 44,910. Additionally, the headcount for spring...

06 Feb SBHE expresses eagerness to further collaborate with tribal colleges

Posted at 21:27h in News and Media by ejensen

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. Dr. Twyla Baker, Nueta...

22 Jan State Board of Higher Education sets policy to reduce textbook costs

Posted at 18:40h in News and Media, Uncategorized by ejensen

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 material costs. Policy 462: Instructional Materials Access and...

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