ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University will host mental health awareness events aimed at reducing the stigma surrounding mental health challenges and improving campus mental wellness.

NSU student Emily Meier received a grant through the Bush Foundation’s Change Network program, which led to the creation of Northern Mental Health Week, Nov. 14-20. Programming will take place throughout the week on campus, including:

• Yoga: Lincoln Hall Gallery, 4-5 p.m. Nov. 15
• Safe Zones Training: Understanding the… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – A fall plant sale will take place next week at the Northern State University greenhouse.

A variety of succulents and spring-flowering bulbs (tulips, daffodils, etc.) will be available for sale in the greenhouse, located in Mewaldt-Jensen 144B. 

Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, and 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Nov. 17. Cash or check only will be accepted. Proceeds will go toward scholarships and purchasing greenhouse supplies. The public is welcome.

For more information, contact Dr. Jodie… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University Bands will present a concert, “Local Colors,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater.

The event will include performances by the NSU Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Rolf Olson, and NSU Concert Band, conducted by Dr. Audrey Miller.

Featured at the concert will be “Pink Ribbon” by Christopher Stanichar and “Hymn to a Blue Hour” by John Mackey.

Ticket Information

All tickets to the NSU Bands Concert are general admission and will be… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University student Dylan Duvall will have his Senior Art Exhibition on display Nov. 29-Dec. 13 in the NSU Avera Student Center Art Gallery.

Duvall will hold public receptions on Dec. 2 and 3 in the Student Center Art Gallery, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. both days. His exhibition will consist of a range of artwork, including video, posters and photography. 

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University Theatre Lab will present "An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein" in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Black Box Theater.

Performances will run at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 and 20 as well as at 3 p.m. on Nov. 20.

"An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein" features a collection of short plays by the famed poet and writer. Each darkly comedic play revels in Silverstein’s witty—and at times shocking—sense of humor. Among the plays… more

Pictured: Senior Olivia Rud, left, is a biology major who applied to NSU during Free Application Week.

ABERDEEN, S.D. – For Northern State University freshman Lily Tobin, applying to college during Free Application Week was a great opportunity.

“Just economically, it makes sense,” said Tobin, a freshman graphic design major from Aberdeen. “If you can apply for free, why wouldn’t you?”

Now, students will have even longer to take advantage of this great opportunity. This year, the South Dakota Board of Regents announced an extension of… more

Pictured, left to right: Spc. Crystal Cook, Pfc. Kealy Hill and Spc. Marissa Hanley

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Being a student and a soldier has been a great experience for Spc. Crystal Cook, Spc. Marissa Hanley and Pfc. Kealy Hill—and all three said they’ve felt supported by both Northern State University and the South Dakota National Guard.

Cook, a junior communications major from Parker, said her professors have been supportive.

“When I had to miss class for drill, they were super understanding and made sure to post their lectures on D2L so I… more

Pictured: Anderson, left, and Williams, right

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Two Northern State University students earned second place in the nation at the recent National Collegiate Honors Conference.… more

Pictured, left to right, are Drs. Philip Everingham, Audrey Miller and Darci Bultema. (Photo credit: Carrie Wegleitner, 2017 NSU alum, B.A. Graphic Design)

Bultema, Miller win Nora Staael Evert Research Award for 'Songs of Inclusivity’

ABERDEEN, S.D. – For Northern State University’s Drs. Darci Bultema and Audrey Miller, what started as an effort to make a difference has grown into them… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University students Rosemary Vega and Eduardo Mendoza Reyes Ortiz will hold their Senior Recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center’s Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater.

Vega, a soprano, will perform a set of Spanish contemporary pieces written by Argentinan composer, Irma Urteaga.

“I wanted to be sure to add Spanish to my repertoire for my family,” she said.

She will also be… more