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ABERDEEN, S.D. — Northern State University is proud to announce that Dr. Kristi Bockorny, Dacotah Bank dean of the School of Business, has been selected as a participant in the Leadership South Dakota Class of 2027.

Leadership South Dakota is a statewide leadership development program that immerses participants in six regional sessions across South Dakota over the course of a year. Each session takes participants into a different region of the state for 48 hours, where they tour local operations, hear from community and industry leaders and experience each place…

ABERDEEN, S.D. — Three Northern State University students completed an undergraduate research project analyzing judging data from the 2025 BIG Idea Competition, delivering their findings and recommendations directly to the BIG Idea Working Committee.

Emma Beavers, Louise Meyer and Natalia Szybinska each contributed to different aspects of the project under the guidance of Dr. Aaron Scholl, assistant professor of economics and department chair of accounting, agricultural business, banking and finance. The research examined scoring patterns from student business…

ABERDEEN, S.D. — Northern State University's Business Club recently gave students a firsthand look at professional life beyond the classroom, organizing a trip to Fargo in April 2026 that included visits to WDAY News and Eide Bailly.

The trip, planned and coordinated entirely by Business Club students, focused on professional networking and career pathway exploration. Students secured funding, contacted businesses directly and made all travel arrangements — putting their business skills to work before they ever arrived.

"I'm very proud of the Business…

ABERDEEN, S.D. — Northern State University assistant professor of accounting Dr. Eman Momeni has published a peer-reviewed article in the Asian Accounting Review, a journal published by Emerald Publishing and indexed in Scopus, one of the world’s largest abstract and citation databases. The journal is ranked Q2 in finance and Q3 in accounting within the Scopus index.

The article, “Audit Report Lag and Its Contemporary Issues: A Comparative Review of Literature,” examines the factors that influence the time between a company’s fiscal year-end and the…

ABERDEEN, SD — Northern State University invites the public to celebrate the opening of its new Business and Health Innovation Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., with the ribbon cutting ceremony taking place at 4 p.m. The event will conclude at 5 p.m.

The Business and Health Innovation Center is the new home for NSU's School of Business and the College of Arts and Sciences' new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Inside, the building features advanced collaborative classrooms, the Avera…

ABERDEEN, SD – Northern State University is pleased to announce the incoming freshmen who have been selected to receive the Dacotah Bank 4-year scholarship for Fall 2026.

The Dacotah Bank scholarship supports students pursuing programs within Northern State University’s School of Business. According to Recipients must be full-time students majoring in a School of Business program, and the scholarship is renewable for up to eight semesters if students continue to meet eligibility requirements, including maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. 

ABERDEEN, SD — Registration is now open for Growing the Future: A Student Symposium on Agribusiness, a free event at Northern State University designed to inspire students to become the next generation of leaders in agriculture. The symposium will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Centennial Rooms in the Student Center at Northern State University. 

The event is open to high school and college students interested in agriculture and agribusiness. The symposium is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. Space is limited, and…

ABERDEEN, SD – The Aberdeen Development Corporation (ADC) and the Northern Innovation & Startup Center are excited to announce the opening of applications for the 2026 Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition. Entrepreneurs and startup businesses from across the region are invited to compete for a $10,000 cash prize while advancing their entrepreneurial ambitions.

Applications will be accepted March 1, 2026 through April 30, 2026. Finalists will be announced by June 1, 2026, with the final competition event scheduled for June 19, 2026.

“The Aberdeen…

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University’s Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems has been renamed to a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems.

The degree’s new title reflects how the field and Northern State University’s curriculum have evolved. Information systems work today extends beyond managing systems and includes creating, innovating and leading with technology.

Students in the program develop skills in data analytics, cybersecurity principles, database concepts and coding. The program is designed to prepare graduates to…

ABERDEEN, S.D. – High school innovators from South Dakota and across the country were recognized through the 2025 BIG Idea Competition, with winners announced during an awards ceremony held Dec. 18 at Northern State University. 

The competition was split into two finalist tracks. Out-of-state finalists presented on Dec. 9, while South Dakota finalists presented Dec. 18. In total, nearly $55,000 in cash and scholarships was awarded. 

South Dakota winners

• 1st place: Dakota…