ABERDEEN, S.D. – A record 14 Northern State University Honors Program students have been accepted to present their Honors undergraduate research at the National Collegiate Honors Conference in fall 2021.

That’s a 100 percent acceptance rate for Northern this year; the typical NCHC acceptance rate for the student research poster competition is around 65 percent.

The students submitted their research abstracts under the guidance of NSU Honors Program Director Dr. Kristi Bockorny, as well as faculty advisors.

“I’… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., has released the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester.

Students who have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester are eligible for the dean’s list. Students who achieved dean’s list status and requested that their names be released to the media are listed below, grouped by state and hometown:

ARIZONA:

Dakota Larson, Chandler

Mason Stark, Chandler

John Jacklin, Glendale… more

Registration for the 2022 parade is now open - read more here!

ABERDEEN, S.D. – After two years with festivities either reduced or canceled due to a winter storm and COVID-19, Northern State University is excited to once again celebrate its homecoming this fall.

Gypsy Day 2021 is Saturday, Oct. 2, with the 105th annual parade that morning in downtown Aberdeen. Parade registration is now open… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – This fall, Northern State University will offer a brand new Bachelor of Arts in Global Language and Culture.

This unique program, available in person or online, will provide students the skills and experiences to communicate effectively in global contexts across cultural settings. This contextualized learning will prepare them to take on a variety of professional roles in areas including international business/banking, technology services, immigration services, international… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Theatre returns to historic Fort Sisseton this summer for the 15^th season of Northern Fort Playhouse. 

Due to the impact of COVID-19, the Northern Fort Playhouse's 2020 season was canceled, but this year, two productions will be presented in the south barracks building of Fort Sisseton Historic State Park.

Performances begin July 9, under the direction of Artistic Director Dr. Kane Anderson. “The Oregon… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – In his more than 50 years of teaching, Dr. John Stone has accomplished a lot.

Originally from Pierre, S.D., Stone graduated Northern in 1965, when Northern was called Northern Normal and Industrial School. Since then, Stone has taught at universities all over the world: Tokyo, London, Beijing, Istanbul and Seoul.

He has also taught across the United States: NCSU, Duke, UNC-CH, Penn State, Nebraska… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University has created an exciting opportunity for third-through fifth-grade teachers who are interested in bringing more STEM lessons into their classrooms.

The NSU College of Arts and Sciences has developed a new STEM Kit program that will provide “experiments in a box” available for teachers to check out throughout the upcoming school year, much like a library book.

The kit will include everything educators need to run the experiment(s) in their classroom. Each kit is intended to offer one to three days’ worth of content… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Starting in fall 2021, Northern State University will offer a new Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, which combines components of the biology and chemistry programs.

The degree will provide a strong background for health-related professional schools and careers, and will help prepare students for qualifying exams. It will also streamline the path to graduation for students, providing another option for those who double major in biology and… more

Photo of Alice Wong courtesy of Eddie Hernandez Photography

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University’s fall 2021 Common Read book will be “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century,” by Alice Wong.

Wong will deliver the 2021… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – All three winners in the 2021 Brown County Historical Society research and writing contest are Northern State University students.

First place went to Greg Lux for his paper “Striking Out: Why the Homestead Strike was a Success for No One.” Lux, from Eden Valley, Minn., is a history education major.

James Heisinger received second place for “The Presidential Election of 1876: A Legacy Forgotten.” Heisinger, of Sioux Falls, S.D., is a social science education major.

Laine Converse received third place for “Prohibition in… more