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ABERDEEN, S.D. – Students in Northern State University’s Prisons and Penology course recently participated in an educational tour of the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls.

The trip was organized by Dr. Lucas Z. Wiscons, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice in the College of Arts and Sciences, with support from Dr. Elizabeth Haller, Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of English. Fifteen students took part in the tour, including six enrolled in the online section of the course.

Prison officials led the group…

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University’s NSUtv is bringing familiar favorites and new programming to viewers across the region — now in high definition.

NSUtv produces a variety of shows highlighting campus life, academics, and student success. Inside NSU, hosted by the university president, features campus news, events, and guest appearances from faculty and staff across departments. Tracking the Wolves, hosted by students, showcases NSU’s student-athletes and offers an inside look at their experiences on and off the field…

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University Adjunct Professor Steven Trigili has published an article in the Journal of Financial Compliance (Volume 8, Number 4).

The article, “The challenges of wearing multiple hats: A compliance officer’s guide to successfully leading a small firm,”explores the unique responsibilities of compliance officers in small firms. It highlights how these professionals must navigate the same complex regulatory requirements as large institutions while managing limited resources.

Trigili’s work emphasizes…

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University student Noah Behrends was honored by the South Dakota Association of College Career Centers (SDACCC) during the organization’s Experiential Education Showcase Event, receiving a $500 scholarship for his outstanding experiential learning achievements.

“I am proud of the work NSU students continue to do during their experiential learning opportunities,” said Carly Bierman, Career Services Coordinator. “Having the chance to highlight and celebrate students from across partnering SDACCC institutions was great. It was fun to…

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Two Northern State University history students were recognized last spring by the Brown County Historical Society for their outstanding research papers submitted to the organization’s annual Historical Research and Writing contest.

Bridget Fuhrmann earned first place for her paper titled “German-Russians in South Dakota.” Avery Kautz received second place for her paper, “Divisive Unity: The 1964 New York World’s Fair.”

Both students received a certificate and cash award for their work.

The Brown County Historical Society…

ABERDEEN, S.D. — In response to the cancellation of the 2025 South Dakota Film, Northern State University faculty, staff and community members have organized the inaugural South Dakota Film Project, a new initiative designed to maintain regional filmmaker networking and provide experiential learning opportunities for students.

The project will produce "3AM at the Painted Door," a 20- to 30-minute paranormal short film adapted from Tiyi Schippers' 1992 experience at The Roadhouse Saloon. The production is now seeking 12 volunteer actors from the Aberdeen…

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.…