ABERDEEN, S.D. – Christian Wells, a sophomore McNair Scholar at Northern State University, has been accepted as a summer intern at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He secured a position in the prestigious Pre-MSTP Cancer Research, Education, and Training Experience (CREATE) Program at the university’s Twin Cities campus.
Through this program, Wells will have the opportunity to work under the mentorship of Dr. David Potter, M.D., Ph.D., an MIT-trained expert and a member of the Breast Cancer Program at the Masonic Cancer Center. The center, a…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern South Dakota Science and Mathematics Fair, hosted by Northern State University, will celebrate its 42nd year on Thursday, March 27, 2025, bringing together top young scientific minds from across the region.
Approximately 180 students in grades six through 12 from 12 area schools will showcase their research projects at the fair, representing counties including Brown, Campbell, Day, Edmunds, Faulk, Hyde, Marshall, McPherson, Roberts, Spink and Walworth.
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ABERDEEN, S.D. – Dr. Lori Hendrickx, RN, EdD, CCRN, CNL…
ABERDEEN, S.D. — South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden visited Northern State University on Wednesday, March 19.
The governor heard facility project updates from President Neal Schnoor on Northern’s new Business and Health Innovation Center, which will house business and nursing programs, and the renovation of Gerber Hall for programs in the Millicent Atkins School of Education.
Gov. Rhoden toured the NSU E-Learning Center with Principal Mary Cundy and area legislators. He visited a teaching studio, interacted with a master teacher and a class of students,…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University alumna Wendy Thorson has been recognized as the 2025 Phi Beta Mu Bandmaster of the Year, an honor given to exceptional band directors for their impact on music education.
Thorson has spent her career developing the music program at Northwestern Area School District, guiding students both musically and personally. Her bands have received many awards, but those who know her say her biggest impact is the way she motivates and supports her students. Her leadership and commitment have earned her the respect…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University’s Teacher Education Department has launched a new Math Clinic, offering NSU teacher candidates practical teaching experience while providing local K-12 students with targeted math support.
Structured similarly to Northern’s long-running Reading Clinic, the Math Clinic pairs future educators with community students to strengthen math skills through one-on-one tutoring. The clinic takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Jewett Regional Science Education Center 133. This semester, the Math Clinic…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University Department of Music will present the 15th annual Bach’s Lunch Concert at noon Wednesday, March 19.
The concert, honoring the 340th birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach, will take place at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1620 Milwaukee Ave. N.E., Aberdeen. The event is free and open to the public and will be live-streamed on the NSU Music Department Facebook page: facebook.com/MusicNSU.
The program will feature the NSU Chamber Singers, directed by Timothy…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University will welcome its first class of nursing students in fall 2025, following approval from the Higher Learning Commission for its bachelor of science in nursing.
The decision, made during the HLC’s Institutional Actions Council meeting on Feb. 18, gives Northern approval to offer the 120-credit-hour program. The new nursing degree will be housed in the university’s Business and Health Innovation Center and aims to meet a growing need for nurses in South Dakota and the region.
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ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Aberdeen Development Corporation (ADC), teaming up with the Northern Innovation and Startup Center, has released the dates for the much-anticipated 2025 Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition. Entrepreneurs from across the region will have the chance to compete for a $10,000 cash prize, generously sponsored by the ADC.
The competition will unfold over the following important dates:
April 30: Entry deadline
June 2: Announcement of finalists
June 30: Finalist…ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University is proud to recognize two finalists from this year’s South Dakota Governor’s Giant Vision Competition.
In the student division, Northern senior Diana Haile placed third with Yuth, an early intervention platform aimed at providing mental health support for students. Her creativity and dedication earned her a $3,000 prize, along with recognition for addressing a critical need in education.
“It’s been a lot of hard work, but I am truly grateful for the opportunity and the invaluable learning experience this…