News from the System Office
SBHE approves online state authorization, President Darling’s early retirement
The N.D. State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) voted unanimously during its Dec. 5, 2024, meeting to require online educational providers that have no physical presence in the State of North Dakota to belong to an educational compact that has approv
12 December, 2024NDUS freshmen enrollment bucks national trends
According to data reported during the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education’s (SBHE) October meeting, the state has exceeded national freshmen fall enrollment trends by a significant margin. Jennifer Weber, NDUS director of institutional resea
30 October, 2024SBHE gives support to Complete College America Alliance, reviews fall 2024 enrollment numbers
The North Dakota University System (NDUS) has become the 53rd member of the Complete College America (CCA) Alliance, which is a national coalition committed to increasing college completion rates and closing institutional performance gaps. Joining ot
07 October, 2024NDUS enrollment remains strong, surpasses pre-pandemic census counts
BISMARCK, N.D. – Recent census data captured by the North Dakota University System (NDUS) shows a rise in enrollment for the fall 2024 semester with a headcount of 45,806 students, the highest number since fall 2018. Additionally, full-time equivalen
25 September, 2024North Dakota joins national coalition of states working to raise college completion rates
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and the North Dakota University System (NDUS) today announced that the state of North Dakota has officially joined the Complete College America (CCA) Alliance, a national coalition of 53 states, systems, institutions
24 September, 2024North Dakota Conference to examine ‘Being Human and Working in the Age of AI’
VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Researchers, industry practitioners, educators and thought leaders comprise a list of presenters scheduled Sept. 26 for the inaugural North Dakota AI Conference hosted at Valley City State University (VCSU) at the Larry J. Robinso
17 September, 2024Applications for DSU interim president sought
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) is seeking applications for an interim president of Dickinson State University (DSU). Applications materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CST on August 21, 2024. The SBHE wil
07 August, 2024SBHE appoints acting president for Dickinson State University
During its July 31 meeting, the SBHE appointed Ty Orton as acting president of Dickinson State University following the recent resignation of President Steve Easton. The appointment officially went into effect Aug. 3. The Board considered the appoint
07 August, 2024Orton Appointed as Acting President of Dickinson State University
BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) has appointed Ty Orton as acting president of Dickinson State University (DSU) beginning Aug. 3, 2024, upon the departure of President Steve Easton. A committee will begin the search for the
31 July, 2024Danford hired as NDUS Vice Chancellor of Information Technology
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota University System (NDUS) has hired Thomas Danford for the position of Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Core Technology Services (CTS) beginning July 22, 2024. Danford will succee
08 July, 2024Board reviews contracts, examines budget proposals
Closing out the 2023 fiscal year, the N.D. State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) at its June meeting held at Dakota College at Bottineau considered the chancellor’s and several presidents’ contract extensions and budget recommendations for the 2025-
03 July, 2024SBHE Chair Mihalick confirmed for one-year term; Board hears 2024 Affordability Report Highlights
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) approved its leadership for its next year of work during a May meeting that followed a daylong informational retreat at Bismarck State College. Chair Tim Mihalick was voted unanimously for anoth
07 June, 2024