The website that serves to connect the varied libraries of the state in North Dakota received its first major update in five years, an update that aims to make things easier to find than ever. The Online Dakota Information Network (ODIN) redesign was prompted when the...
An 11-institution rollout of new endpoint security services is happening across the North Dakota University System, an action that aims to result in a more secure digital environment. Cortex XDR is a next generation antivirus, detection, and response platform, and its endpoint agent is being installed...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) selected Kelly A. Rusch Ph.D., PE, BCEE (Executive Director – ND EPSCoR and Professor – Department of Construction, Civil, and Environmental Engineering at North Dakota State University) to serve on the external committee of experts on the Future of NSF...
The North Dakota University System has appointed David Krebsbach as interim vice chancellor for administrative affairs and chief financial officer. Krebsbach will take on responsibilities as the system’s interim vice chancellor for administrative affairs and chief financial officer as of Aug 16, 2021. Krebsbach has worked...
This week’s meeting of the State Board of Higher Education saw the higher education governing body look at presidential evaluations, the chancellor’s contract, and once again touched on strategic planning. After spending time in executive session to iron out contract details, the Board renewed or extended...
The State Board of Higher Education reviewed its strategic planning process during its annual meeting this week, making post-pandemic adjustments to the plan and how the North Dakota University System would move forward. Chair Nick Hacker, Chancellor Mark Hagerott and Vice Chancellor of Strategy and Strategic...
The State Board of Higher Education held its recent annual strategic retreat in Bismarck, hosting a virtual guest that kicked off an afternoon of strategic thinking. “This was the most disruptive year and now there’s an opportunity to see what’s changed and how we can move...
BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota University System (NDUS) now has its 2021-23 biennium budget after the 67th Legislative Assembly passed SB2003, allotting higher education $686.3 million from the state’s general fund for new investments and ongoing operations. The appropriation includes additional funding for innovative...
The agenda was mostly business as usual at the State Board of Higher Education’s recent meeting at Williston State College, apart from the selection of WSC’s next president. After a morning of interviews followed by executive session, the Board named Bernell Hirning, Ph.D, as the next...
The State Board of Higher Education has named Bernell Hirning, Ph.D., as the next president of Williston State College. The Board interviewed two finalists at their meeting Thursday, April 29, on the WSC campus. A total of 29 applications were received for the position. This past...
