ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University Department of Music awarded scholarships from the Loren E. Lomis Music Scholarship fund covering the 2025-26 academic year to the following students: Kathryn Steger from Aberdeen and Vincent Strenge from Wyndmere, N.D.

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.

Additionally, music students receiving this award from the 2024-25 academic year included Emma Arp of Custer, Carmen Huber of Aberdeen and Isaac Johnson of AberdeenNorthern State University expresses deep gratitude for the continued generosity of the Loren Lomis Trust Under Will, which continues to leave a lasting positive impact on the university music program and the lives of the students.