News from the System Office

Three staff members working at campuses within the North Dakota University System (NDUS) were recognized during the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) meeting June 23 for their exceptional service, initiative, leadership and dedication to their institutions. The employees received the University System Staff Excellence Award, a new program initiated by the NDUS […]

North Dakota’s colleges and universities are celebrating a major milestone this spring, with more than 7,500 students eligible to graduate across the North Dakota University System (NDUS) this spring semester. The spring 2026 graduating cohort includes more than 750 certificates, more than 1,800 associate degrees, more than 3,700 bachelor’s degrees, and more than 1,400 graduate-level […]

A new 90-credit bachelor’s degree in management offered by Dickinson State University was approved during the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education’s (SBHE) April meeting. DSU developed the program in response to industry needs for supervisory skills and flexible pathways for non-traditional students. The SBHE approved policies to allow several institutions to pilot reduced […]

Fifteen students from the North Dakota University System’s (NDUS) community colleges have been named to the 2026 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes students’ academic achievements, leadership and service. The group was honored April 16 during a recognition dinner at Williston State College. “These students are a clear example of how our community colleges prepare […]

The search committee appointed by the State Board of Higher Education to identify the next permanent president of Valley City State University (VCSU) has suspended the current presidential search process. The decision was made by the search committee following the recent withdrawal of multiple semi‑finalist candidates who accepted other professional opportunities prior to on‑campus visits.  “The State […]