ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University officials are pleased to announce the appointment of Bea Smith as the new Director of the Northern Innovation and Startup Center, effective Aug. 21, 2023. The Northern Innovation and Startup Center aims to cultivate an environment in Aberdeen that embraces technology, celebrates innovation and encourages a fail-forward mentality among entrepreneurs. With an impressive background in community outreach and marketing, as well as a passion for fostering entrepreneurship, Smith brings a wealth of experience and a visionary approach to this pivotal role.As…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University announces two one-credit courses this fall, specifically designed for teachers seeking to enhance their knowledge and instructional practices. These courses aim to equip educators with the necessary tools to implement South Dakota’s new social studies standards effectively. The first course, HIST/POLS 592 American Foundations: American Founding, caters to elementary teachers. Led by faculty members Professors Dave Grettler (History), Christian Pirlet (Education), and Jon Schaff (Political Science), this one-credit course provides both…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University (Northern) is launching a 2-year degree program in early childhood education to help meet the demand for qualified childcare providers in South Dakota.
In partnership with the South Dakota Department of Social Services, Northern's Early Childhood Education scholarship will provide full tuition, fees, and book scholarships to five students who start the program this fall. Scholarship recipients will commit to working in childcare in South Dakota for two years after earning their associate degree from Northern.
Dr. Anna Schwan, interim Dean of…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University has been authorized by the South Dakota Board of Regents to start a new nursing program that will address critical workforce needs for the community, region and state.Northern plans to develop a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program starting in fall 2024, following approval this week by the South Dakota Board of Regents.This new program will provide students a pathway to becoming a registered nurse, with career ladder steps along the way.“Northern’s career ladder program is designed to meet critical nursing workforce needs across our…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Registration is now open for the 107th annual Northern State University Gypsy Day Parade, set for Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. in downtown Aberdeen. Entrants will decorate their float based on this year’s theme, “Wolves Go to Vegas.” A panel of judges comprised of Northern and community leaders will present awards in various categories. Gypsy Day Parade Float Registration is now open at northern.edu/gypsy-days. Northern’s homecoming week, takes place Oct. 1-7 on campus and in the community, culminating with the parade and football…
ABERDEEN, SD – Northern State University international alumnus Matěj Číp is on his way to a prestigious graduate school in New York City—and he said NSU played a pivotal role in helping him get there.“Northern quickly became a transformative environment in my life,” said Číp, from Hodslavice, Czech Republic. “The opportunity to engage with inspiring professors and peers, coupled with an education style vastly different from that in the Czech Republic, fueled my passion and opened up a world of possibilities.”Číp said NSU Professor of Music Dr. Marcela Faflak provided the impetus for him to…
Pictured, left to right: Drs. Jeff Howard, Karyl Meister and Franne Sippel. ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University faculty members were among the co-authors of a recent scholarly blog piece and journal article based on their research surrounding mandatory reporting.The article, “Mandatory reporting and the retaliation factor,” was published in the journal, Children and Youth Services Review. The study was conducted by Dr. Franne Sippel of Aberdeen’s Northern Plains Psychological Associates, and Drs. Karyl Meister and Jeff Howard of NSU. Sippel and Meister also…
Pictured, left to right: Dante Casanova, William Madler and Brandon Steinhauer ABERDEEN, S.D. – A team of three Northern State University students participated in a statewide data analytics competition this spring that was open to all South Dakota Board of Regents institutions.Dante Casanova, William Madler and Brandon Steinhauer competed in the event, which was administered by Dakota State University and sponsored by Capital Services of Sioux Falls.The students were given a dataset of approximately 300,000 records and used predictive analytics techniques to create a model prediction of…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., has released the dean’s list for the spring 2023 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: ARIZONADakota Larson, ChandlerJohn Jacklin, Glendale CALIFORNIABlake Clay, Whittier COLORADOMary Franssen, ArvadaMackenna Heiden, AuroraElly Smith, CentennialTaylor Buckley, Colorado SpringsRylie Reading,…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University student Andrew Wedwick has been named a SHAPE America Major of the Year.
Wedwick is a sophomore physical education major from Viroqua, Wis., and member of the Wolves Baseball Team.
After college, he intends to find a teaching job in the Midwest. Wedwick plans to teach physical education at any grade level and also wants to get into coaching football, basketball or baseball.
“Northern has helped me a lot. I think the staff in particular has been great for me and my development,” Wedwick said. “They are great teachers in the classroom to…