ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University has earned the 2023-2024 Military-Friendly School designation.Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2023-2024 survey with 665 earning special awards for going above the standard.The 2023-2024 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May and October issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and can be found at militaryfriendly.com.Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University Theatre Program will present the original play "The Canonized Club: The Curious Lives & Deaths of the Saints" later this month in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Black Box Theater.Performances will run at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 and 26 as well as at 3 p.m. on Aug. 27.This original comedy by local playwright Deena M. P. Ronayne explores what happens when a defiant Pope Paul VI decides to “downsize” the number of saints. Following his papal pronouncement, all hell breaks lose in heaven when saints like St. Patrick, St. Bernadette, and St. Anthony…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University officials are pleased to announce the appointment of Bea Smith as the new Director of the Northern Innovation and Startup Center, effective Aug. 21, 2023. The Northern Innovation and Startup Center aims to cultivate an environment in Aberdeen that embraces technology, celebrates innovation and encourages a fail-forward mentality among entrepreneurs. With an impressive background in community outreach and marketing, as well as a passion for fostering entrepreneurship, Smith brings a wealth of experience and a visionary approach to this pivotal role.As…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University announces two one-credit courses this fall, specifically designed for teachers seeking to enhance their knowledge and instructional practices. These courses aim to equip educators with the necessary tools to implement South Dakota’s new social studies standards effectively. The first course, HIST/POLS 592 American Foundations: American Founding, caters to elementary teachers. Led by faculty members Professors Dave Grettler (History), Christian Pirlet (Education), and Jon Schaff (Political Science), this one-credit course provides both…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University (Northern) is launching a 2-year degree program in early childhood education to help meet the demand for qualified childcare providers in South Dakota.
In partnership with the South Dakota Department of Social Services, Northern's Early Childhood Education scholarship will provide full tuition, fees, and book scholarships to five students who start the program this fall. Scholarship recipients will commit to working in childcare in South Dakota for two years after earning their associate degree from Northern.
Dr. Anna Schwan, interim Dean of…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University has been authorized by the South Dakota Board of Regents to start a new nursing program that will address critical workforce needs for the community, region and state.Northern plans to develop a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program starting in fall 2024, following approval this week by the South Dakota Board of Regents.This new program will provide students a pathway to becoming a registered nurse, with career ladder steps along the way.“Northern’s career ladder program is designed to meet critical nursing workforce needs across our…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Registration is now open for the 107th annual Northern State University Gypsy Day Parade, set for Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. in downtown Aberdeen. Entrants will decorate their float based on this year’s theme, “Wolves Go to Vegas.” A panel of judges comprised of Northern and community leaders will present awards in various categories. Gypsy Day Parade Float Registration is now open at northern.edu/gypsy-days. Northern’s homecoming week, takes place Oct. 1-7 on campus and in the community, culminating with the parade and football…
ABERDEEN, SD – Northern State University international alumnus Matěj Číp is on his way to a prestigious graduate school in New York City—and he said NSU played a pivotal role in helping him get there.“Northern quickly became a transformative environment in my life,” said Číp, from Hodslavice, Czech Republic. “The opportunity to engage with inspiring professors and peers, coupled with an education style vastly different from that in the Czech Republic, fueled my passion and opened up a world of possibilities.”Číp said NSU Professor of Music Dr. Marcela Faflak provided the impetus for him to…
Pictured, left to right: Drs. Jeff Howard, Karyl Meister and Franne Sippel. ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University faculty members were among the co-authors of a recent scholarly blog piece and journal article based on their research surrounding mandatory reporting.The article, “Mandatory reporting and the retaliation factor,” was published in the journal, Children and Youth Services Review. The study was conducted by Dr. Franne Sippel of Aberdeen’s Northern Plains Psychological Associates, and Drs. Karyl Meister and Jeff Howard of NSU. Sippel and Meister also…
Pictured, left to right: Dante Casanova, William Madler and Brandon Steinhauer ABERDEEN, S.D. – A team of three Northern State University students participated in a statewide data analytics competition this spring that was open to all South Dakota Board of Regents institutions.Dante Casanova, William Madler and Brandon Steinhauer competed in the event, which was administered by Dakota State University and sponsored by Capital Services of Sioux Falls.The students were given a dataset of approximately 300,000 records and used predictive analytics techniques to create a model prediction of…