ABERDEEN, S.D. – On Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at 7 p.m., Northern State University will sponsor a discussion titled “Ballot Breakdown: Get the Facts, Make an Impact.” The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the Centennial Rooms of the NSU Student Center.
Political Science Professor Jon D. Schaff will provide a brief overview of all ballot measures appearing on South Dakota’s ballot for the Nov. 5, 2024, election. A question-and-answer session will follow the discussion. The League of Women Voters will also be present to assist individuals with voter registration…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University is ranked 25th in U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges Rankings among public universities in the Midwest including the states of South Dakota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
"Northern has been a transformative experience for me and many others. The close-knit classes and personalized engagement with professors have not only shaped my academic growth but also strengthened my personal development as a student of life. I've received consistent support…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University’s annual homecoming week will be capped off with the 108th Gypsy Day Parade and homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. This year’s homecoming theme, “Wolves in Candy Land,” promises a tasteful celebration as the Northern and Aberdeen communities come together for this time-honored tradition.
The parade will begin at 9 a.m. on Main Street, with a wide variety of creative floats, marching bands, and community entries expected to participate. Parade-goers are encouraged to bring chairs and bags for collecting goodies along the…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University's Art Galleries are excited to present Separations, a new exhibition featuring artworks and installations by visiting artists Eli Show and Angela Zonunpari. The exhibition will run from Sept. 20 to Nov. 15, 2024, with an artist talk scheduled for this Friday, Sept. 20, at 12:00 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center's Red Room.
Separations explores themes of space, art, and life, drawing on the concept of "liminal spaces" as seen in traditional torii gates in Japan, which mark transitions between the mundane and the sacred. The title reflects…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – The TRIO McNair Scholars Program at Northern State University will host the inaugural NSU McNair Forum on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. The event, held in the Centennial Room of the Avera Student Center, will feature three distinguished scholars who are either alumni of Northern State or have previously served as faculty. The forum is designed to provide insights into the journey from undergraduate education to the attainment of a doctorate.
Event details:Date: Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 Time: 9 a.m. to noon Location: Centennial Room, Avera Student Center,…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University will kick off its Fall 2024 Noon Forums on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in the Williams Library Round Room.
Dr. Jon Schaff will be the featured speaker at the noon event, titled “The Genius of Mr. Madison’s Constitution.” Schaff is the director of the Center for Public History and Civic Engagement.
Schaff’s Noon Forum is a follow-up to Northern’s Constitution Day Celebration, held on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
The second Noon Forum of the semester will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 25, with featured speakers Heidi Waldner and Matt Perreault.
With…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University is proud to announce the CD Release Celebration Recital of the Virinca Trio, featuring esteemed faculty members Dr. Darci Bultema, professor of music, voice, and opera, and Dr. Audrey Miller, associate professor of music and director of bands and clarinet. This exciting event will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Krikac Auditorium on the Northern State University campus. The recital will kick off the trio’s North Dakota tour, with performances scheduled at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota; North Dakota State University in…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University is pleased to announce its largest new first-time class since 2014 and largest headcount enrollment since at least 1998.Northern welcomed 358 first-time students, an increase of 12% over 2023, and increased headcount enrollment by 5.4% to 3,711. Since implementing its strategic enrollment plan in 2022, first-time students have increased 20% and headcount enrollment 11%."Northern's programs in pre-nursing, accounting, business administration, education, human performance, and sports administration drew the largest numbers of first-year students…
ABERDEEN, S.D. — Northern State University has been ranked No. 1 in South Dakota for both education programs and residence halls (dorms) in Niche's 2025 rankings.
Niche, a platform for college reviews and rankings, bases its results on factors such as academic quality, student satisfaction, campus safety and housing options.
"At Northern, we live out our core values — discovery, community and integrity — with professors who take deep pride in teaching, experiential learning and mentoring students in student-led research, study abroad and community-based projects," said Dr. Mike Wanous…
ABERDEEN, S.D. — Northern State University's Millicent Atkins School of Education will host the Educators Rising Learning Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 2. The free event invites high school students to explore careers in education through hands-on activities and networking opportunities.
Terra McQuillen, language arts teacher at Central High School in Aberdeen, will deliver the keynote address.
"The Educators Rising Learning Expo offers aspiring teachers a firsthand look at the rewarding world of education," said Dr. Anna Schwan, dean of the Millicent Atkins School of Education. "…