News and Media

22 May Core Technology Services to be recognized for Blackboard work

Posted at 18:59h in News and Media by jrostad

The organization in control of the maintenance and operation of North Dakota University System’s digital infrastructure has been notified that it will receive national recognition for its work implementing a single learning management system (LMS) across all 11 public colleges and universities. Core Technology Services (CTS)...

10 May Media Coverage Summary – May 10

Posted at 14:32h in News and Media by jrostad

The following is a roundup of news on North Dakota University System's 11 public colleges and universities for the week ending Friday, May 10. Bismarck State College BSC to celebrate 79th commencement ceremony BSC ranked with Yale, Stanford on veteran student spending and success BSC students win, place in...

02 May Meyer named chief of staff

Posted at 21:03h in News and Media by jrostad

The longest-serving staffer of North Dakota University System office has been named as the new Chief of Staff. Terry Meyer was named to the position effective May 1. Meyer has served the system office for nearly four decades, most recently as the Deputy Chief of Staff...

02 May Higher education sees slight ongoing budget increase at the conclusion of the 66th Legislative Assembly

Posted at 15:30h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota University System (NDUS) now has its 2019-21 biennium budget after the 66th Legislative Assembly passed HB1003, allotting higher education $648.7 million from the state’s general fund for ongoing operations. The appropriation, which is a 6% increase from the prior...

26 Apr Media Coverage Summary – April 26

Posted at 16:11h in News and Media by jrostad

The following is a roundup of news on North Dakota University System's 11 public colleges and universities for the week ending Friday, April 26. Bismarck State College Designers battle it out on stage for creative supremacy Open house for BSC juried student show set for April 25 Dakota College...

26 Apr Board focuses on policies

Posted at 16:07h in News and Media by jrostad

The State Board of Higher Education this week spent considerable time reviewing changes to policies relating to governance, compliance and responsibilities. This was part of an ongoing, routine effort by the Board to review all policies to ensure each is relevant and up-to-date for the...

22 Apr BSC, NDSU named as cybersecurity leaders by feds

Posted at 17:18h in News and Media by jrostad

Distinction places the community college and research university among the nation’s best As society becomes more connected than ever through the still-emerging Digital Age, more of those connections will require heightened security as private data becomes attached to any device with a digital connection. Forecasting the rise...

18 Apr Media Coverage Summary – April 19

Posted at 15:39h in News and Media by jrostad

The following is a roundup of news on North Dakota University System's 11 public colleges and universities for the week ending Friday, April 19. Bismarck State College BSC/University of Mary combo team places in regional cyber defense competition Dakota College at Bottineau DCB Announces Conservation Award Recipient Dickinson State University “Kwibuka25”...

12 Apr Media Coverage Summary – April 12

Posted at 17:26h in News and Media by jrostad

The following is a roundup of news on North Dakota University System's 11 public colleges and universities for the week ending Friday, April 12. Bismarck State College BSC spring concerts feature music, art and poetry Dakota College at Bottineau Abrahamson Receives All-ND Academic Team Recognition Dickinson State University DSU Phi Beta...

05 Apr Media Coverage Summary – April 5

Posted at 14:21h in News and Media by jrostad

The following is a roundup of news on North Dakota University System's 11 public colleges and universities for the week ending Friday, April 5. Bismarck State College BSC honors Alumnus of the Year Four-time Iditarod winner Lance Mackey in Bismarck for BSC ArtsQuest BSC designated a National Center of...