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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; begin their four-year terms...

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 Emeritus status in recognition...

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 President Scott Molander’s contract to allow him...

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 entire Lake Region campus and...

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-Beck, who devoted herself to making North Dakota a better...

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 Dakota University System chancellor, announced...

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 a connection to the criminal...

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) chancellor. Sanford had been serving as...

Bismarck, N.D. — During today’s State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) meeting, North Dakota University System (NDUS) Chancellor Mark Hagerott announced his retirement. The SBHE accepted his retirement, which will be effective April 29, 2025. SBHE Chair Tim Mihalick said, “I have enjoyed working with the...