Bismarck, N.D. — The Dickinson State University (DSU) Presidential Search Committee has advanced five finalists for consideration as the next president of DSU. The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) will interview these candidates in person on Thursday, March 27, on the DSU campus before...
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) reviewed the U.S. Department of Education’s “Dear Colleague” letter with legal counsel during its Feb. 27 meeting. The letter, which was issued on Feb. 14, 2025, directed institutions to comply with federal guidance on race-related policies...
The State Board of Higher Education had their regularly scheduled board meeting on February 27, 2025. One item on the agenda included an executive session to receive legal counsel on the Department of Education’s Dear Colleague Letter issued February 14, 2025. Upon exiting executive session,...
BISMARCK, N.D. - The economic contribution of the North Dakota University System (NDUS) on the state was an estimated at $3.71 billion in fiscal year 2023, which includes $2.83 billion from operational expenditures and $885.6 million from student spending, according to a recent report by...
BISMARCK, N.D. – Enrollment across the North Dakota University System’s 11 institutions again increased this spring, underscored by the highest spring headcount since 2016. The headcount for the spring 2025 census stands at 44,880, while the 2016 spring headcount was 44,910. Additionally, the headcount for spring...
During its January meeting, the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) was joined by a representative of the North Dakota Tribal System, who is also an enrolled citizen of the Three Affiliated Tribes – Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation. Dr. Twyla Baker, Nueta...
BISMARCK, N.D. – To further its efforts towards ensuring student affordability across the North Dakota University System (NDUS), the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) recently approved a new policy to reduce textbook and student material costs. Policy 462: Instructional Materials Access and...
BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) has appointed Brent Sanford, former North Dakota lieutenant governor, as the interim president of Bismarck State College (BSC) beginning 9, 2025. Dr. Dan Leingang has been serving as the acting president of BSC since Jan....
BISMARCK, N.D. – Dr. Dan Leingang has been appointed as the acting president of Bismarck State College (BSC) beginning Jan. 2, 2024, upon the departure of President Doug Jensen. Leingang is currently serving BSC in the role of vice president for academic affairs. The SBHE...
BISMARCK, N.D. – The ND Career Builders Scholarship and Loan Repayment Program has matching funds available for area businesses to recruit employees in high-need and emerging occupations. About $125,000 statewide is available to be used for scholarships and student loan repayments for eligible recipients. The funds...
