News from the System Office
SBHE distributes education grants for workforce development innovation
BISMARCK, N.D. – To enhance educational programs and prepare skilled professionals for North Dakota’s workforce, the State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) recently awarded and dispersed grants across the North Dakota University System’s institutions
07 August, 2025Quirk promoted to chief information officer at NDUS Core Technology Services
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota University System (NDUS) has promoted Corey Quirk to the position of NDUS and Core Technology Services (CTS) chief information officer beginning Aug. 4, 2025. He will report to Interim Chancellor Brent Sanford. “We welco
04 August, 2025Applications being accepted for Professional Student Exchange Program
North Dakota resident students pursing professional degrees in optometry, dentistry or veterinary medicine have the opportunity to attend out-of-state programs and receive funding through North Dakota’s Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP). C
31 July, 2025Brent Sanford, Interim Chancellor of North Dakota University System, Appointed to WICHE Commission
BOULDER, COLORADO — Brent Sanford, a higher education leader and former lieutenant governor of North Dakota, has been appointed as a Commissioner to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). WICHE is a regional interstate compac
21 July, 2025New Board members welcomed; Gorder appointed DCB interim dean
Three new members were welcomed to the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) during its June 26 meeting at Lake Region State College in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Members Pat Sogard, of Williston; and Levi Bachmeier, of West Fargo; begi
02 July, 2025Darling leaves lasting legacy at Lake Region State College
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) honored outgoing Lake Region State College (LRSC) President Doug Darling at an informal gathering on campus on June 25, 2025. At the SBHE meeting, he was also bestowed with President Emer
26 June, 2025New SBHE leadership elected; interim president named at LRSC
Electing new leadership and filling a presidential vacancy topped the agenda for the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education’s May 29 meeting at Bismarck State College. The Board began its business by amending incoming Dickinson State University
05 June, 2025Simone appointed interim president of Lake Region State College
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 enti
29 May, 2025Statement on passing of Rep. Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Schreiber-Beck from NDUS, SBHE
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-Bec
21 May, 2025SBHE welcomes Sanford as interim chancellor
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 Da
12 May, 2025SBHE statement on internal review
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
30 April, 2025Leingang appointed as interim president of Bismarck State College
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
14 April, 2025