ABERDEEN, S.D.– Dr. Erin Fouberg will serve as Northern State University's interim provost and vice president for academic affairs while the university conducts a national search.

Fouberg has served as associate vice president for academic affairs and director of graduate studies since 2019. She joined Northern State University in 2007 and previously served as honors program director for 10 years, in addition to various faculty positions. Before joining Northern, she was a faculty member at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia for six years.

"As associate provost, Dr. Fouberg has provided leadership to a variety of academic programs and services," said Interim President Dr. Laurie Nichols. "These experiences have prepared Erin to step into the interim provost role where she will provide stability and thoughtful guidance to the Academic Division. Both President LaFave and I look forward to working with her."

Fouberg's contract as interim provost runs from Dec. 1, 2025, through June 21, 2026.

"Northern's strength is faculty and staff who are committed to exceptional teaching and student success," Fouberg said. "I am honored to lead a team of professionals who help our students realize their talents and develop their gifts to build purpose-filled lives, rewarding careers and strong communities."

Fouberg earned her doctoral and master's degrees in geography from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and her bachelor's degree in foreign service from Georgetown University.

For more information, contact Chad Hatzenbuhler, director of communications and marketing, at chad.hatzenbuhler@northern.edu or 605-626-2046.