ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University proudly announces that its swim team has been recognized as a College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-America Team for the spring 2024 semester. The team achieved an impressive cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.83, ranking them second among NCAA Division II schools and tying them for sixth place across all NCAA divisions.

This prestigious honor is awarded to teams that achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher during the semester. Northern State University's swim team'… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern Innovation & Startup Center and Aberdeen Development Corporation are excited to announce the finalists for the inaugural Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition. This milestone represents a significant advancement in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation within the Aberdeen community.

The competition aims to inspire and support entrepreneurial ventures, refine business ideas, and provide access to vital resources such as investment and financing. The first-place winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize, sponsored by… more

ABERDEEN, S.D.— Northern State University is thrilled to announce the opening of the Graduate MSED Studio Research II Art Show, showcasing the exceptional talents of art educators from five different states, including Texas, Florida, and locally from Aberdeen and Huron. The show will feature a diverse array of concepts and themes chosen by the students, reflecting their dedication and creativity.

Event Details:

• Opening Reception: June 20, 2024
• Time: 6:… more

ABERDEEN, S.D.— Northern State University is pleased to announce the students who have earned recognition on the Academic Recognition list for the spring semester of 2024. This honor is awarded to undergraduate students who have achieved a system honor point average of 3.50 or better for the semester. To be eligible, students must have completed at least twelve credit hours prior to the current semester at one or more Regental institutions. Congratulations on your outstanding accomplishments!

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION LIST… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University is thrilled to announce the recent success of our partner institution, Black Hills State University's Center for Advancement of Math and Science Education (CAMSE), in securing a substantial grant of approximately $8 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This significant achievement is part of the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems Research Infrastructure Improvement Program (E-CORE RII), aimed at bolstering research and… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University is taking part in a transformative initiative aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) education within the humanities. Through a prestigious $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Northern State University will participate in a project titled "Developing a Public Liberal Arts Humanities Curriculum: Empowering Students to Navigate an AI World."

The collaboration, facilitated by the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), brings together Northern State University with four… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University proudly announces the students who have earned recognition on the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring semester of 2024. The President's List honors full-time students who achieved a perfect 4.00 GPA, while the Dean's List acknowledges those with GPAs ranging from 3.50 to 3.99. Congratulations on your outstanding accomplishments! 

PRESIDENT’S LIST (4.0 GPA)

Tyler Althoff (Watertown, S.D.)
Sidney Anderson (Milnor, N.D.)
Jackson Bahr (Houghton, S.D.)
Kamdyn… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University Department of Music has announced the recipients of scholarships from the Loren E. Lomis Music Scholarship fund for the 2024-25 academic year: Emma Arp from Custer, Carmen Huber from Aberdeen, and Isaac Johnson from Brandon. Established in accordance with the Last Will and Testament of Loren E. Lomis, these scholarships support students who demonstrate exceptional promise and commitment to the fine arts in music.

Northern State University expresses deep gratitude for the continued generosity of the Loren Lomis… more

ABERDEEN, S.D.— The Northern Innovation and Startup Center, in collaboration with the Aberdeen Development Corporation, is thrilled to unveil the keynote speaker for the eagerly anticipated second edition of the Technology & Entrepreneurship Summit.

Get ready to be inspired as Tom Patterson, a proud South Dakotan entrepreneur and co-founder of Tommy John, takes the stage as the keynote speaker for this year's dynamic summit. Scheduled for Sep. 18 at 9 a.m., the event will bring together leaders and innovators from various… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University has named Dr. Art Marmorstein and Dr. Chelsee Shortt winners of this year’s Outstanding Faculty Awards.

Foundation Faculty Excellence Award

Dr. Art Marmorstein, a distinguished member of Northern State University's Department of History, has been awarded the 2024 NSU Foundation Faculty Excellence Award. Holding a Ph.D. in History from the University of California, Davis, Dr. Marmorstein has been a vital part of our university since joining in August 1988. Throughout his tenure, he has… more