ABERDEEN, S.D. – When high school students needed to learn from home this spring, the state Department of Education turned to the pioneer of distance education in South Dakota for help: the Center for Statewide E-Learning at Northern State University.

The NSU E-Learning Center responded, making coursework in mathematics, science, English and social science available on its High School Online… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University Counseling Center Director Heather Aldentaler will take on an additional leadership role for the university, serving as Interim Dean of Student Affairs.

Aldentaler, who has worked at Northern since 2018, said she’s humbled and excited about being selected for the position.

“I’m really excited to be able to support NSU and its students in another capacity,” she said. “It’s just a wonderful opportunity.”

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ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University education student Tristen Henke believes every child needs a support system – and as an educator, she can be just that.

“I still remember my own elementary teachers that made me feel important, safe, and cared for,” said Henke, a senior from Center, N.D. “I truly believe I learned best from these caring professionals.”

Now, Henke and her classmates are getting a chance to make area elementary students feel important, safe and cared for during… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Classes will remain online through the summer at Northern State University.

The South Dakota Board of Regents announced today that remote delivery will continue for all public university instruction, including at Northern, through the summer academic term.

Due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, public universities transitioned to online delivery March 23 for the remainder of the spring semester. Today’s announcement to remain online through summer supports continuing statewide efforts to reduce the… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – From advising on industry trends to consulting on curriculum, advisory boards serve as crucial partners to the Northern State University School of Business.

“Advisory boards are our critical bridge to the business community, not just locally and regionally, but nationally and internationally as well,” said School of Business Dean Dr. Doug Ohmer. “The boards keep us informed on trends in industry, changing and developing needs for the workforce, concerns that industry members have on almost every aspect of business… more

NSU Tutoring Center offers online sessions for students this spring

ABERDEEN, S.D. – As Northern State University students have shifted to online learning this spring, the NSU Tutoring Center has shifted right along with them.

The Tutoring Center is offering online sessions this semester – and it’s been just as busy as usual. During the… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – This fall, the Northern State University School of Business will begin offering a Master of Science in Accounting Analytics.

The program, approved Wednesday by the South Dakota Board of Regents, will help fill a need in the regional workforce while providing graduates with cutting-edge competencies in the high-demand field of analytics as the business world becomes much more data-driven.

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ABERDEEN, S.D. – A Northern State University student won best 20th Century U.S. History paper at the recent USD Student History Conference, held in February.

James Heisinger, a sophomore history education major, won for his paper, “Barry Goldwater: Losing the Battle but Winning the War." Heisinger wrote the paper for a course at Northern, “History 361: US in the 1960s,” taught by NSU Professor of History Dr. Ric Dias. 

ABERDEEN, S.D. – To Northern State University student Steven Meyer, being active in government is as important for college students as it is for any citizen of the United States.

“In order for a democracy to work well, people need to be well-informed about the issues and be involved,” said Meyer, a political science and criminal justice major who is minoring in legal studies and communication studies.

Meyer, a junior from Presho, has done his part getting students more active: He has restarted Northern’s… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – In response to Gov. Kristi Noem’s Executive Order 2020-04, the South Dakota Board of Regents has determined all South Dakota public universities will transition spring classes online for the duration of the semester and postpone spring commencement ceremonies until further notice, due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

“Throughout this entire situation our focus has been on the health and well-being of our students, faculty and staff,” said NSU President Tim Downs. “Due to the continued spread of COVID-19, it is evident that this is the right… more