Picking a college is a big decision. But a lot of the time, what makes it the right choice isn't just a major or a building. It's how your day-to-day life feels.
In Aberdeen, South Dakota, life is simple in the best way. It's the kind of college town where you can walk into a coffee shop and see someone from your class. Where you can get involved early, find your people fast, and build a life that feels full, not frantic.
A Town That Makes It Easy to Belong
Starting college can feel like showing up to a party where everyone already knows the playlist. Aberdeen makes that transition…
ABERDEEN, S.D. - Northern State University’s "Experience Northern" video campaign earned a Gold ADDY Award from the American Advertising Federation-South Dakota for video editing in the Elements of Advertising category. The award was presented at the SD Advertising Federation Award Show.
The award recognized the "Experience Northern Video Spots," a project produced by Northern State University in partnership with Epicosity, a full-service marketing agency. The campaign was part of the larger "Experience Northern" brand effort and highlighted creative video editing and visual storytelling…
ABERDEEN, SD — Registration is now open for Growing the Future: A Student Symposium on Agribusiness, a free event at Northern State University designed to inspire students to become the next generation of leaders in agriculture. The symposium will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Centennial Rooms in the Student Center at Northern State University.
The event is open to high school and college students interested in agriculture and agribusiness. The symposium is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. Space is limited, and attendees are encouraged to…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony invites the community to the middle concert of its 2025-26 season at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater at Northern State University. A pre-concert conversation is also scheduled from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Berggren Recital Hall.
Christopher Stanichar, director of the Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony, will lead the orchestra. The concert, titled Level Up: An Epic Video Games Pops Concert, will transport the audience into the worlds of Super Mario, The Legend of…
ABERDEEN, SD – The Aberdeen Development Corporation (ADC) and the Northern Innovation & Startup Center are excited to announce the opening of applications for the 2026 Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition. Entrepreneurs and startup businesses from across the region are invited to compete for a $10,000 cash prize while advancing their entrepreneurial ambitions.
Applications will be accepted March 1, 2026 through April 30, 2026. Finalists will be announced by June 1, 2026, with the final competition event scheduled for June 19, 2026.
“The Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition represents…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University will welcome No. 1 New York Times-bestselling author, award-winning educator, founder and philanthropist Sharon McMahon as the keynote speaker for the Larry and Julie Poeppel Family Common Read Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, in the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Sharon McMahon is a longtime government and law teacher who provides daily insights on current events, political misinformation, the history and function of the U.S. government, and ways to…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University students have formed a new organization, Collegiate South Dakota Farmers Union, to provide hands-on opportunities to engage in agricultural policy, leadership development and community advocacy.
The club was founded by student Patrick E. Olson, with Dr. Aaron Scholl serving as the organization’s advisor.
As an affiliate of both the state and national Farmers Union, the Collegiate South Dakota Farmers Union offers members opportunities to participate in conferences, explore careers in agriculture and build professional networks. Open to…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University will begin its Spring 2026 Noon Forum series Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the Williams Library Round Room.
The first forum, “The Myth of Racism,” will be led by Ken Blanchard, professor emeritus of political science. Blanchard will discuss how abstract concepts such as race and racism are used in the social sciences and why he believes those concepts can be misleading when used as political weapons. He will argue that racism does not exist because race does not exist, describing race as a continuum rather than a category. He will also address the…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University Symphonic Band will team up with the Aberdeen Central High School Symphonic Band to present “Symphonic Colors” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, in the Jewett Theater at the Johnson Fine Arts Center.
The concert will feature performances by the Northern State University Symphonic Band, directed by Terry Beckler, with works by James Hosay, Percy Aldridge Grainger and Jocelyn Hagen. The program will also include performances by the Aberdeen Central High School Symphonic Band, directed by Jeremy Schutter, with works by LeAndre Benton, Ruth Brittin…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – A new bison-focused video produced by McQuillen Creative in conjunction with Northern State University and the Dacotah Prairie Museum is highlighting Northern’s faculty expertise and community partnership tied to the opening of the museum’s Rosemarie & Dean L. Buntrock Gallery.
The video features interviews with Northern State University biology faculty members Dr. Jodie Ramsay, Dr. Eric Pulis, and Dr. Samantha St. Clair, who share insight on bison and the prairie ecosystem while helping tell the story behind the exhibit experience visitors encounter at the…