ABERDEEN, S.D. — Northern State University students Anizye Grode and Elias Heier will present their senior recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in the Jewett Theater at the Johnson Fine Arts Center.
The recital will feature piano and oboe performances, a marimba selection and a piano duet, showcasing the students' musical development and accomplishments during their time at Northern.
Grode, a native of Streeter, North Dakota, is majoring in music education and expects to graduate in May 2027. Heier, of Tea, South Dakota, is pursuing degrees in English education and music education…
ABERDEEN, S.D. — Northern State University will recognize the achievements and experiences of first-generation college students, alumni, faculty and staff during a week of activities beginning Monday, Nov. 2, in recognition of National First-Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8.
Throughout the week, Northern will share personal stories highlighting the determination, accomplishments and contributions of individuals who are the first in their families to pursue a four-year college degree.
First-generation students represent a significant portion of Northern's student…
ABERDEEN, S.D. — For Jenny Aman of Roscoe, South Dakota, pursuing a second college degree means finding a way to balance her education with raising three daughters, working full time at a local school and coaching student-athletes.
Now 41, Aman is pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education at Northern State University while working as a paraprofessional and Title I support staff member. She also serves as head cross country coach and assistant track coach at the school where she works.
Her decision to return to college grew out of her experiences working with young people,…
ABERDEEN, S.D. — Five finalists will compete for cash prizes as they pitch their business ideas Shark Tank-style at Northern State University's annual Idea Pitch Competition on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Business and Health Innovation Center.
The event, which is free and open to the public, showcases innovative ideas from Northern students and provides an opportunity for the audience to help select the winners of three $50 People's Choice awards.
The finalists and their ideas are:
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John Ellis, Fan Zhang and Jason Sazue…
ABERDEEN, S.D. — Morgan Stadler, assistant director of financial aid at Northern State University, recently completed the Rocky Mountain Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators' (RMASFAA) Leadership Pipeline program, a yearlong professional development initiative designed to prepare financial aid professionals for leadership roles.
Stadler was selected for the 2025-26 cohort of the program, which combines leadership training, professional mentorship and networking opportunities with financial aid administrators throughout the region.
Established in 2007, the Leadership…
ABERDEEN, S.D. — Whether stepping into a boxing ring for the first time, running a marathon or purchasing a first home, important milestones can shape how people view their progress and determine whether and how they continue pursuing their goals.
New research co-authored by a Northern State University professor examines how businesses and service providers can recognize these defining moments and better support consumers as they navigate significant personal goals.
Dr. Amanda Garrison, assistant professor of marketing in Northern State University's School of Business, co-authored the…
ABERDEEN, S.D. — Competing businesses may find more opportunities to collaborate when their employees see one another as partners rather than rivals, according to research co-authored by a Northern State University professor.
Dr. Daniel Shannahan, associate professor of management and chair of the Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems at Northern, co-authored a study examining coopetition, a business strategy in which competing organizations cooperate to achieve shared benefits while continuing to compete for customers.
Published in the journal …
ABERDEEN, S.D. — Northern State University bands will present “Celebration!” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in the Jewett Theater at the Johnson Fine Arts Center.
The concert will bring together three Northern musical ensembles — the Symphonic Band, Concert Band and NSU Jazz Ensemble — for an afternoon of performances featuring classical and contemporary band literature, big band favorites, rhythm and blues, and modern jazz.
The Symphonic Band, directed by Audrey Miller, Northern's director of bands and music department chair, will perform a selection of classic and contemporary works. The…
ABERDEEN, S.D. — Northern State University has partnered with Eide Bailly, a leading accounting and business advisory firm, to develop its first education and industry co-designed micro-credential, providing students with practical skills to build professional relationships and prepare for careers in business and finance.
The new micro-credential, Building Trust-Based Client Relationships, focuses on developing communication, relationship-management and professional advisory skills that employers value. Designed for upper-level students pursuing careers in accounting, finance, banking and…
ABERDEEN, S.D. — Two Northern State University alumni have earned law degrees from the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law through a joint program designed to create a direct pathway from NSU's Honors Program to law school.
Mayson Coyle, J.D. '26, and Kylee Van Egdom, J.D. '26, were admitted to the Honors Law Opportunity Program (HLOP) as undergraduate students at Northern State University. The program is a joint initiative between NSU and the Knudson School of Law to help solve the shortage of lawyers in the region.
"Before being introduced to the Honors Law Opportunity…