News and Media

31 Jan Hagerott: Working together through Legislative Session

Posted at 19:18h in News and Media by jrostad

In the past two years the university system has seen significant gains in several areas, many of which wouldn’t have been possible without legislative support. Had that support been absent, the foundation for further collaboration among our 11 colleges and universities, or with other state...

31 Jan Board reviews legislation, considers revamped structure

Posted at 19:15h in News and Media, SBHE by jrostad

The State Board of Higher Education held its first meeting of the year this week, touching on several topics ranging from several updated policies to committee reports and more. Of particular importance was information regarding the 66th Legislative Session. Chief Financial Officer Tammy Dolan provided...

02 Jan New study estimates university system economic impact at $5.3 billion for Fiscal Year 2017

Posted at 21:41h in News and Media by NDUS

BISMARCK, N.D. - The economic impact of the North Dakota University System (NDUS) and its students on the state has risen to an estimated $5.3 billion for Fiscal Year 2017, according to a recent report by North Dakota State University's Department of Agribusiness and Applied...

20 Dec ‘Dashboard’ Improvements Make New Education Data Easy To Find

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

BISMARCK, N.D., Dec. 20, 2018 – State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said data about North Dakota’s student demographics, school finances and college enrollment are included in the most recent update to the state’s education dashboard. The dashboard uses charts and graphs to present education data in formats...

30 Nov NDUS awards mini-grants for service members, veterans

Posted at 18:30h in News and Media by NDUS

The North Dakota University System recently awarded mini-grants on behalf of the Midwest Higher Education Compact through the state's participation in the Multistate Collaborative for Military Credit with funding from the Lumina Foundation and USA Funds. Rebecca Ringham, Minot State University registrar, organized a statewide training...

30 Oct NDUS cited as positive example of financial reporting

Posted at 17:48h in News and Media by NDUS

North Dakota University System has been cited as an example of clear financial reporting and monitoring by a national organization focused on governance in higher education. In its recent recommendations report titled "Monitoring and Assessing the Financial Health and Risk of Colleges and Universities," the State...

27 Sep State Board of Higher Education selects new VCSU president

Posted at 17:47h in News and Media by NDUS

Valley City, N.D. - The State Board of Higher Education today named Dr. Alan LaFave as the next president of Valley City State University in Valley City, North Dakota. LaFave currently serves as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Northern State University in...

14 Sep Three candidates selected as finalists for VCSU presidency

Posted at 17:43h in News and Media by NDUS

Valley City, N.D.-The Presidential Search Committee at Valley City State University has selected three finalists for the VCSU presidency. After a round of campus visits by five candidates Sept. 10-12, the committee selected a trio of candidates for final interviews with the North Dakota State...

27 Aug VCSU presidential search: 5 candidates invited to campus Sept. 10-12

Posted at 17:42h in News and Media by NDUS

Valley City, N.D. - The Valley City State University Presidential Search Committee, charged by the North Dakota University System to evaluate candidates for the VCSU presidency, has narrowed the pool of applicants to five candidates who have been invited to campus for interviews to be...

15 Aug Wisecup named Vice Chancellor of Strategy and Strategic Engagement

Posted at 08:32h in News and Media by NDUS

A new vice chancellor of strategy and strategic engagement has been named at the North Dakota University System. James “Phil” Wisecup has now taken on these responsibilities. Wisecup, who goes by Phil, is a retired Navy Vice-Admiral, was President of the US Naval War College, and...