ABERDEEN, S.D. – A brand new U.S. flag will fly at Northern State University’s new Athletic and Recreation Fields, thanks to the South Dakota American Legion.

The Legion is donating a flag, pole and pedestal for the project on the NSU campus. Director Gene Opbroek said the gift is a testament to the great relationship the Legion has with Northern, which is home to the Boys State program.

“We just thought it was time that we put something there to honor not only the Legion but the Boys State attendees for the last 76 years,” said Boys State Director Gene… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The South Dakota Board of Regents have approved Northern State University to offer a new minor in legal studies and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in digital media.

A new minor in legal studies will provide Northern students with a stronger foundation for law school admissions. The minor also prepares graduates for careers as law enforcement officers, paralegals and other positions within the criminal justice system.

NSU will convert an existing specialization in graphic design within its art major to the stand-alone Bachelor of Fine Arts… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University School of Fine Arts student Elsa Swanson of Chaska, Minn. recently received second place honors at the 2018 Minnesota Edvard Grieg Society Vocal Competition.

The competition took place on June 9 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Swanson was also recently chosen to sing on a masterclass with Deborah Birnbaum at the NATS National Conference in Las Vegas.

“When Dr. Bultema and I submitted my audition to sing in the masterclass, we weren't expecting much. I… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – In an age where information can spread around the world in the blink of an eye – or with one tap on a screen – it’s crucial to have the skills to evaluate the information we receive.

Two Northern State University librarians are here to help.

Kristin Echtenkamp and Lynn Klundt, both reference and instruction librarians at Beulah Williams Library, are serving as South Dakota Humanities Council scholars this year in the area of media literacy. They’ve presented the topic to NSU… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The one and only Moscow Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker will return to the Northern State University Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater on Monday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

Moscow Ballet’s Dove of Peace Tour will spread goodwill in over 100 cities across North America this holiday season, presenting world-class performers; Russian folk legends Father Christmas and Snow Maiden, backdrops hand-painted by Russian masters; and a Dove… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. -  Northern State University’s Dr. Jon Schaff, professor of political science, will speak at a TEDx event in Rapid City on June 20.

Schaff’s TEDx talk is titled “Why is American Politics So Screwed Up?”

"I hope to show that, contrary to what we might think, our politics would benefit from stronger political parties and a campaign finance system that made it easier, not harder, for candidates to raise money," said Schaff.

Schaff most recently gave a version of the talk last November as a part of NSU’s Primrose Arts and Lecture… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Dr. Elvira Sanatullova-Allison has been named the new dean of the Northern State University Millicent Atkins School of Education.

Sanatullova-Allison most recently served as the Acting Dean and Unit Head of Education and Chair of the Department of Education in the College of Education and Professional Studies at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, W.V.

“Dr. Sanatullova-Allison brings a wealth of P-12 experience in schools in Russia and the United States and has 20 years of experience in training and developing teachers in Nebraska, New… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Starting in 2019, Northern State University will consider high school GPA as well as ACT score when awarding the WolfPACT Scholarship.

The WolfPACT is already the highest guaranteed scholarship in the region, and this change will provide a fairer, more accurate way of measuring student success.

“Research shows, nationally, that the best single predictor of college success is high school GPA,” said NSU Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Dr. Jeremy Reed. “But the most… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University’s Earl Weisenburger, purchasing director and property management officer, will present at the 2018 National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP) Great Plains Regional Conference Sept. 16-19 in Minneapolis, Minn.

The NAEP Great Plains Regional Conference is an event for procurement professionals in higher education from South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas.

Weisenburger’s presentation is titled “12 Traits to Have for Being a Good Procurement Professional: What do you… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., has released the dean’s list for the spring 2018 semester.

Students who have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester are eligible for the dean’s list. There are four categories:

• Full-time students with a GPA of 4.0.

• Full-time students with a GPA of 3.5-3.99.

• Part-time students with a GPA of 4.0.

• Part-time students with a GPA of 3.5-3.99.

Students who achieved dean’s list status and requested that their names be released… more