News and Media

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...