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ABERDEEN, S.D. — Northern State University is calling on community volunteers and campus participants to help bring this year's Spook-Spectacular Radio Show to life, following last year's award-winning success.

The 2024 Spook-Spectacular Radio Show earned three awards at the Zepstone International Film & Music Festival, and this year's production aims to be even more ambitious with expanded segments and new content.

The show will be recorded Wednesday, Oct. 29 in Krikac Auditorium. It honors the anniversary of Orson Welles' legendary 1938 "War of…

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University is proud to announce the official release of its Student Affairs Strategic Plan (2025-30), marking a significant milestone in the university's commitment to student success, wellness, engagement and campus safety.

The plan introduces key performance indicators (KPIs), as well as a dashboard to track progress, promote accountability and transparently demonstrate advancement toward strategic goals with the campus community.

Planning began in 2020 during the implementation of the previous strategic plan and…

Northern State University's School of Fine Arts is proud to announce an exciting collaboration with Aberdeen Community Theatre to stage a new production of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's beloved musical "The Sound of Music."

Under the direction of Brian T. Schultz, musical direction of Michael Skyles, and orchestral direction of Christopher Stanichar,"The Sound of Music" is set to enchant audiences Oct. 15-19 at the Johnson Fine Arts Center Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater. This collaboration unites the talents of the NSU Opera-Theatre program and Aberdeen University-…

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University is ranked 20th in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 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.

The U.S. News rankings are based on several factors, including academic reputation, faculty resources, graduation rates and student outcomes. Northern's ranking showcases its commitment to providing transformational and accessible education for all students.…

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Dr. Monte Meyerink, assistant professor of mathematics education and director of the NSU Math Clinic at Northern State University, has co-authored a peer-reviewed research article examining how future teachers plan to integrate technology into K-8 mathematics instruction.

The article, titled "K-8 Pre-Service Teachers' Technology Integration in Mathematics: Perspectives and Anticipated Practices," was published in the June 2025 issue of the Journal of Research in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, a free, open-access journal published…

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University's annual Gypsy Day Parade took place Saturday, Sept. 20, drawing students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to downtown Aberdeen.

The parade, which started at 9 a.m., featured an impressive lineup of floats and bands. Participants showcased their creativity with entries aligned with this year's homecoming theme, "Wolves Through Time."

Float Winners:

• First Place: St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center (#22) — $500 cash, tickets to the President's…

ABERDEEN, S.D. — Northern State University has been ranked No. 1 in South Dakota for our education program (No. 94 nationally) and residence halls (dorms) in Niche’s 2026 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, preparing future teachers isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are. Being ranked #1 reflects the heart and soul our faculty and staff give to our students and the community of learners we’ve built…

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University and Huron Community Campus have signed a new memorandum of understanding, approved by the Huron City Commission, that builds on their partnership and outlines the next chapter of higher education in Huron.

The agreement creates more options for students in the region — whether they are in high school looking for early college credit, adults seeking to complete a degree, or teachers ready to begin graduate study.

“This is an exciting day for Huron!” said Doug Pietz, executive director of Huron Community Campus…

ABERDEEN, S.D. — Northern State University's fall 2025 enrollment resulted in pockets of growth and areas of stability despite a decrease in first-year students. Total headcount increased from 3,708 to 3,739, and undergraduate transfer students were up 33%, the highest among the regental schools. Additionally, 69% of freshman students were retained from last fall to this fall, resulting in a 4% increase in continuing undergraduate headcount. Full-time equivalent enrollment and student credit hours were steady compared with fall 2024.

Two-thirds of Northern's…

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University will kick off its Fall 2025 Noon Forum series on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the Williams Library Round Room.

Dr. Jon Schaff, professor of political science at Northern and director of the NSU Center for Public History and Civic Engagement, will be the featured speaker at the first forum. His session is titled Fahrenheit 451 and the Educated Citizen. Schaff’s talk, part of Northern’s Constitution Day celebration, will focus on First Amendment freedoms.

The second Noon Forum of the semester will be…