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  • Budding entrepreneurs invited to empower ideas, launch businesses at Northern Innovation and Startup Center workshops

    ABERDEEN, S.D. – Aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators in Northeast South Dakota, take note!

    The Northern Innovation and Startup Center will present two programs designed to empower those looking to bring their business ideas to life. The Center, established in late 2022, is committed to fostering innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.

    The first workshop is scheduled from 3:30-5 p.m. Sept. 21 in the Beulah Williams Library at Northern State University. The Ideation Workshop is a collaborative, hands-on event tailored to inspire and guide individuals on… more

  • Northern State University reports positive enrollment growth

    ABERDEEN, S.D. – This fall, more students chose Northern State University to continue their education. Northern has experienced growth this fall consistent with enrollment figures released today by the South Dakota Board of Regents.

    Northern's headcount stands at 3,521 students, 5.3 percent higher than fall 2022. First-time freshmen increased 6.7 percent to 319 and full-time-equivalency (FTE) increased 2.7 percent to 1,725.

    "We are proud of our dedicated faculty and staff who deliver quality personalized academic programs and support services,” said Marcus… more

  • NSU All-State Orchestra Workshop open to S.D. high school students

    ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University will host the sixth annual All-State Orchestra Workshop with the Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony.

    The free workshop, open to all South Dakota high school students, will take place 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, in the NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center.

    During the first hour, students will work with AUCS faculty and principal musicians. Then, they will sit with AUCS members and read through the repertoire for All-State Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Christopher Stanichar.

    Registration will take place at the door… more

  • NSU School of Fine Arts Faculty Showcase Recital set for Sept. 14

    ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University Department of Music will hold its annual Faculty Showcase Recital on Thursday, Sept. 14.

    The showcase will be held in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater, beginning at 7:30 p.m. and featuring an array of solo and chamber performances by the talented NSU music faculty.

    “This recital is always something the music faculty looks forward to,” said Dr. Kenneth Boulton, dean of the School of Fine Arts. “It also represents the official opening event of our exciting 2023-24 season.”

    The… more

  • High schoolers invited to apply for inaugural Northern Honors Orchestra

    ABERDEEN, S.D. – High school strings players are invited to join the inaugural Northern Honors Orchestra.

    The orchestra, organized at Northern State University, consists of two fun-filled days of rehearsals and making connections with string players across the Upper Midwest. The event takes place Jan. 12 and 13, 2024 at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the Northern campus.

    Students get to “delve deeper into string techniques while getting to know fellow string peers,” said Dr. Christopher Stanichar, director of orchestras at Northern.

    “The purpose of… more

  • Northern earns 2023-2024 military-friendly school designation

    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 … more

  • Northern Theatre brings original play from Scotland, UK, to the Aberdeen stage

    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,… more

  • Bea Smith named Director of Northern Innovation and Startup Center

    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… more

  • NSU Announces Fall Courses for Teachers: American Foundations and Civil Rights

    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… more

  • NSU Introduces 2-Year Program and Full Tuition Scholarships to Address Childcare Workforce Demand

    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… more