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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 appointment during an executive session with NDUS Chancellor Mark...

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 DSU interim president Aug. 7...

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 succeed Darin King, who retired after 33 years of...

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 2025-27 biennium. During a closed executive session, the Board...

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 another one-year term while Member Danita...

Through the Envision 2035 10-year strategic planning process, several potential legislative initiatives were identified during the April 25 N.D. State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) monthly meeting. After nearly a year of meetings and discussions, Envision 2035 subcommittee groups have begun compiling final reports, which...

BISMARCK, N.D. – According to data reported to the federal Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) this month, the North Dakota University System (NDUS) saw an increase in student retention rates for the 2023 school year. Systemwide, retention was at 75%, rebounding to match pre-pandemic...

BISMARCK, N.D. – Highlighting key accomplishments since its inception in 2021, the Dakota Digital Academy (DDA) recently issued a status update report. The document details progress in assisting students, businesses, industry and government in North Dakota to adapt to the changing demands and opportunities within...