NEWS

  • ABERDEEN, S.D.— The Northern Academy Early College Program offers high school juniors and seniors a valuable opportunity to get a head start on their college journey at Northern State University. Funded by a grant from the South Dakota Education Access Foundation (SDEAF), the program serves students from northeastern South Dakota-area high schools who take college courses on campus in Aberdeen.

    The Northern Academy helps area high school students transition to college while still in high school by providing an on-campus college experience including full wrap-around student… more

  • Aberdeen, S.D. – Dr. Anna Schwan, dean of the Millicent Atkins School of Education at Northern State University, has been honored by the Valley City State University Alumni Association with the Certificate of Merit award. The award recognizes alumni for their accomplishments, service, and other noteworthy contributions.

    Dr. Schwan, a Valley City State University alumna, was one of five individuals recognized on Sept. 21. She was identified for her significant career in education, which includes more than 16 years in public K-12 education as a high school… more

  • ABERDEEN, S.D. – On Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at 7 p.m., Northern State University will sponsor a discussion titled “Ballot Breakdown: Get the Facts, Make an Impact.” The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the Centennial Rooms of the NSU Student Center.

    Political Science Professor Jon D. Schaff will provide a brief overview of all ballot measures appearing on South Dakota’s ballot for the Nov. 5, 2024, election. A question-and-answer session will follow the discussion. The League of Women Voters will also be present to assist individuals with voter… more

  • ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University is ranked 25th in U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges Rankings among public universities in the Midwest including the states of South Dakota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

    "Northern has been a transformative experience for me and many others. The close-knit classes and personalized engagement with professors have not only shaped my academic growth but also strengthened my personal development as a student of life. I've… more

  • ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University’s annual homecoming week will be capped off with the 108th Gypsy Day Parade and homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. This year’s homecoming theme, “Wolves in Candy Land,” promises a tasteful celebration as the Northern and Aberdeen communities come together for this time-honored tradition.

    The parade will begin at 9 a.m. on Main Street, with a wide variety of creative floats, marching bands, and community entries expected to participate. Parade-goers are encouraged to bring chairs and bags for… more

  • ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University's Art Galleries are excited to present Separations, a new exhibition featuring artworks and installations by visiting artists Eli Show and Angela Zonunpari. The exhibition will run from Sept. 20 to Nov. 15, 2024, with an artist talk scheduled for this Friday, Sept. 20, at 12:00 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center's Red Room.

    Separations explores themes of space, art, and life, drawing on the concept of "liminal spaces" as seen in traditional torii gates in Japan, which mark transitions between the mundane and the… more

  • ABERDEEN, S.D. – The TRIO McNair Scholars Program at Northern State University will host the inaugural NSU McNair Forum on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. The event, held in the Centennial Room of the Avera Student Center, will feature three distinguished scholars who are either alumni of Northern State or have previously served as faculty. The forum is designed to provide insights into the journey from undergraduate education to the attainment of a doctorate.

    Event details:
    Date: Friday, Sept. 27, 2024
    Time:… more

  • ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University will kick off its Fall 2024 Noon Forums on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in the Williams Library Round Room.

    Dr. Jon Schaff will be the featured speaker at the noon event, titled “The Genius of Mr. Madison’s Constitution.” Schaff is the director of the Center for Public History and Civic Engagement.

    Schaff’s Noon Forum is a follow-up to Northern’s Constitution Day Celebration, held on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

    The second Noon Forum of the semester will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 25, with featured speakers… more

  • ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University is proud to announce the CD Release Celebration Recital of the Virinca Trio, featuring esteemed faculty members Dr. Darci Bultema, professor of music, voice, and opera, and Dr. Audrey Miller, associate professor of music and director of bands and clarinet. This exciting event will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Krikac Auditorium on the Northern State University campus. The recital will kick off the trio’s North Dakota tour, with performances scheduled at Concordia College… more

  • ABERDEEN, S.D.?– Northern State University is pleased to announce its largest new first-time class since 2014 and largest headcount enrollment since at least 1998.

    Northern welcomed 358 first-time students, an increase of 12% over 2023, and increased headcount enrollment by 5.4% to 3,711. Since implementing its strategic enrollment plan in 2022, first-time students have increased 20% and headcount enrollment 11%.

    "Northern's programs in pre-nursing, accounting, business administration, education, human performance, and sports administration drew the largest… more