During a State Board of Higher Education meeting held via interactive video network (IVN) technology today, interim Dickinson State University Stephen D. Easton was named the permanent president of Dickinson State University. The State Board of Higher Education selected Easton as the 13th president of DSU....
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News and Media / March 24,2020
Working together in a time of crisis
Presidents and campus communities: I don’t think I’ve ever been so proud of you all as today. We’ve already come through a lot together in the past few turbulent weeks and I just wanted to say that your incredible energy and courage to continue to provide quality...
News and Media / March 20,2020
SBHE/NDUS Closely Coordinating Response Among Campuses
The 11 institutions of the North Dakota University System are closely coordinating coronavirus issues with the State Board of Higher Education and the NDUS System Office. During the past month, campuses have continually adapted and adjusted to this unprecedented and constantly changing environment. Higher Education leadership...
News and Media / March 18,2020
Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain
The current situation with SARS-CoV-2 (also known as coronavirus and COVID-19) is confusing, anxiety-producing—and scary. The majority of people typically have mild or even no symptoms. But several countries—China, South Korea and now northern Italy—have been or are being inundated with large numbers of very...
News and Media / March 12,2020
North Dakota University System COVID-19 response
North Dakota University System’s 11 colleges and universities are continuing to monitor and assess the environment of our campuses after the state announced the first case of coronavirus yesterday. Campus presidents met with university system officials in Bismarck this week during a planning session guided by...
Bismarck, N.D. – Three finalists have been chosen to interview with the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education for president of Bismarck State College. The BSC Presidential Search Committee, at their meeting Thursday, March 5, named the following finalists (in alphabetical order): Dr. Clark...
News and Media / March 3,2020
Bismarck State College
Spring 2020 enrollment up 5% at Bismarck State College BSC saw a significant 5% enrollment increase for Spring 2020 semester over Spring 2019. Numbers are up across several key areas including full time and part time students. Full time students increased by 1% Part time students went up by...
News and Media / March 3,2020
Dakota College at Bottineau
Dakota College to Add Women's Ice Hockey Dakota College plans to add women's ice hockey as a new sport. The decision to add women's ice hockey was based on survey input from current students and staff that showed a strong interest in adding the sport. Community support...
News and Media / March 3,2020
Dickinson State University
2020 Vision: Looking back at an incredible decade and looking forward to even more success As I embark on my first full month as the Interim President of Dickinson State University, it is clear that this is a fascinating time in the history of our beloved “College...
News and Media / March 3,2020
Lake Region State College
DECA students excel at competition LRSC Collegiate DECA had an outstanding performance at the ND State Collegiate DECA Conference Feb. 9th and 10th. Five of the seven students that attended the conference qualified for the International Career & Development Conference to be held in Atlanta, Georgia April 22-26. Emily Eback...