Alumni & Foundation

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Join the Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony under the direction of Dr. Christopher Stanichar on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Jewett Theater on the NSU campus.

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Two sisters who both teach in the Harrisburg School District found a virtual way to connect their students during the pandemic.

Northern State University alums Ellen Weber and Kaye DesLauriers continued their tradition of connecting Weber’s first grade students with DesLauriers’ high school students by using Zoom.

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Kari Papke’s path to a successful career in education started at Northern State University.

“It was at NSU that I discovered I wanted to be a teacher,” said Papke, a 2005 NSU graduate. “Northern helped lay the foundation for my success in my career.”

Now, she serves as Head Principal of Sioux Falls Washington High School.

ABERDEEN, S.D. – When it comes to keeping graduates in South Dakota, Northern State University continues to lead the pack.

Two-thirds of Northern graduates, or 66 percent, stay in the state to work or further their education. That’s the same figure reported by the S.D. Board of Regents’ Graduate Placement Dashboard two years ago – and it’s 13 percent more than the average among all regental institutions, which is 53 percent.

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University will hold a virtual artist talk for artist and NSU alumna Becky Grismer, whose exhibit, “Taking Root,” is currently on display in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Art Gallery.

The virtual event, hosted by Northern Galleries, will take place on Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. Central Time. Grismer, of Spearfish, will discuss her artistic process and the various thematic elements of her exhibit. There will be also be a question and answer session.

ABERDEEN, S.D. – A partnership between Northern State University and Red Rooster Coffee House will bring a tasty new brew to the region – and scholarship money to students.

NSU and the Red Rooster have teamed up to offer Wolves Blend fresh roasted coffee beans. The coffee – a Certified Fair Trade, organic medium roast – will be available starting in early January, though a few test bags are available for sale at the coffee house this week.

ABERDEEN, S.D. – This fall, a Northern State University alumna helped create an event that brought much-needed care and assistance to more than 100 homeless individuals in Wisconsin.

Katie Cramer organized Hearts in the Park, held Sept. 1 in La Crosse, Wis. Cramer, a registered nurse, said the event came about due to the fact that this year has been difficult for everyone, but especially those without a home.

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University will hold winter commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21.

The ceremony, which takes place in the Barnett Center, is open to all 2020 NSU graduates.

ABERDEEN, S.D. – An exhibition by a Northern State University Art Department alum is now on display in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Gallery.