News from the System Office

The Bismarck State College (BSC) Presidential Search Committee has advanced four finalists for consideration as the next president of BSC. The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) will interview these candidates on March 31, 2026, at BSC’s National Energy Center of Excellence before selecting the next president of the institution. “The Board has a fantastic […]

Six semi-finalists for the position of Bismarck State College (BSC) president will be on the college campus March 2-4. The public is invited to attend the community forums held in the Basin Electric Auditorium inside the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence. The BSC Presidential Search Committee extended invitations to the following individuals to come […]

by Dr. Jennifer Weber We’re excited to welcome Daniel Bussian to the NDUS Core Technology Services (CTS) as our new Data Solutions Manager. Daniel joins the North Dakota University System from Mayville State University, where he served as Director of Institutional Effectiveness. He brings a strong background in institutional research and data‑informed decision‑making, along with […]

BISMARCK, N.D. – Spring enrollment across the North Dakota University System (NDUS) again climbed, showing a 1.9 percent increase in headcount from the spring 2025 semester. The headcount for the spring 2026 census stands at 45,726, while the 2025 spring headcount was 44,880. The most current NDUS enrollment reports were produced through census data validated […]

Stressing the importance of testing and evaluation, the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) approved Policy 409 and 409.1 during its January meeting, which will permit North Dakota University System (NDUS) institutions to pilot reduced credit bachelor’s degree programs. Additionally, the Board set a sunset date for 2030 to reassess and evaluate any […]