Regents add three degree programs Jun 3, 2008
Northern State University in Aberdeen will add a bachelor's degree in musical theater. The regents approved the degrees at their meeting last week in Aberdeen. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Wahpeton’s Retzlaff signs to swim at Northern State May 29, 2008
Christine Retzlaff signed to swim at Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D. Daily News photo submitted. ABERDEEN, S.D. - Six additional swimmers will join the Northern State swim team next season, announced head coach Elyce Kastigar. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Stratton will go to bat for South Dakota school May 26, 2008
That precision at the plate is a big reason why Stratton will play next season at Northern State University, a Division II school in Aberdeen, S.D.. Also a third baseman, Stratton will likely spend more time hitting pitches in college than she will throwing them, said Colony coach Mike Stewart. (Anchorage Daily News)
Local administrators step down May 16, 2008
She is a 1983 graduate of Flandreau High School and a 1987 elementary education graduate of Northern State University. She was a member of the active Army for five years before returning to Flandreau where she's taught elementary students for 15 years. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
In final contests, it's all about momentum May 16, 2008
"It doesn't look like it's going to matter in terms of delegates," says Kenneth Blanchard, political scientist at Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D. "The only thing that does matter is if Mrs. Clinton can pull off another blowout here. That would clearly make it look like she is the one who can win in large parts of the country.". South Dakotans, of course, see it differently. (USA Today)
Clinton says she'd make agriculture a priority May 16, 2008
Bryce Sombke, 20, a full-time business student at Northern State University, farms with his dad near Conde. He said he's undecided but has more confidence in Clinton having good leadership on ag issues. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Wounded officer identified May 9, 2008
Schnabel is a 13-year police veteran and is normally assigned to patrol Northern State University. Officials haven't disclosed who fired the shot or whether it was accidental or criminal. (Sioux City Journal)
Track and field: Jasinski family thrives on competition May 8, 2008
The couple met while attending Northern State University on athletic scholarships Jerry as a defensive back on the football team and Royaune as a basketball and track athlete and it was a match right from the get-go. We were both gym rats, Royaune said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Mansfield celebrated at IWC with statue May 3, 2008
"(Mansfield set a) model not only for modern women," Victor said, "but (that) people should strive for in general. (She taught) you can really empower yourself with education. Portrait of the artist Ben Victor studied art at Northern State University, Aberdeen, S.D., where they have made him artist in residence "so students can observe me, see what it's like to be an artist," he said. One student had an Iowa connection and wanted to come out and observe him with the Mansfield statue at Iowa... (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Couple engaged Apr 22, 2008
She is a 2005 graduate of Madison High School and is currently attending Northern State University, majoring in banking and financial services. She works for Verifications Inc. of Aberdeen. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Hill City athletic director battles Lou Gehrig's disease Apr 8, 2008
The couple has three grown children, Clint is in Sioux Falls, Wade attends Northern State University in Aberdeen and Katie attends Black Hills State University in Spearfish. We re supposed to be enjoying this time, Cory said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Universities prepare for building projects Mar 27, 2008
Northern State University _ Renovate MeWaldt-Jensen Hall and build Krikac Administration Building for $2. 7 million. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Quotes from Don Meyer, NSU's men's head basketball coach Mar 24, 2008
Northern State University men's head basketball coach Don Meyer, who ranks second only to Bobby Knight in career college wins, loves to quote everyone from John Wooden to Ecclesiastes. Here are some of his own thoughts and quips on various topics. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Coach Don Meyer's career wins Mar 24, 2008
Northern State University, S.D., 1999-present, 189-76. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Professor: Impaired speech could challenge Johnson in debates Mar 15, 2008
Jon Schaff, a professor of political science at Northern State University in Aberdeen, said debates are likely to become a major campaign issue for Johnson only if the second-term Senate incumbent has a "credible opponent" and the Senate race is reasonably close. Then, Johnson's speech challenges could loom larger in the minds of voters, Schaff said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
West River university land measure approved Feb 27, 2008
The courses and degrees are offered by Black Hills State University, South Dakota State University, the University of South Dakota, Dakota State University and Northern State University. Sen. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
American Legion looks for Boys State participants Feb 25, 2008
The 2008 session of South Dakota American Legion Boys State convenes on the campus of Northern State University on May 26 and will run through May 31. The weeklong session, part of the American Legion s Americanism Program, is a well-respected program that teaches high school students about how citizens participate in government institutions. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
West River university plan moves ahead Feb 22, 2008
The courses and degrees are offered by Black Hills State University, South Dakota State University, the University of South Dakota, Dakota State University and Northern State University. The donated land is along Interstate 90, on the eastern side of Rapid City. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
State A wrestling: Stevens ready for title bid Feb 22, 2008
First round matches start at 9 a.m., MST today at the Barnett Center on the Northern State University campus. Raider coach Brian Moser knows that season ratings are nice, but the only ranking that really counts is one at the end of a tough two-day state meet run. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
NSU debaters take titles Feb 17, 2008
ABERDEEN, S.D. - Northern State University's speech and debate team has won the South Dakota State Championship and the Championship of the Dakotas, a combination of North Dakota and South Dakota ... "These back-to-back victories at the Dakota Championships the past two years allow Northern State University and the College of Arts and Sciences to be able to proudly claim to be the home to South Dakota and North Dakota's premiere intercollegiate speech and debate program," Kevin Sackreiter, the... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Northern St., S.D. wins fifth straight Feb 10, 2008
- Northern State University spotted Concordia, St. Paul a seven-point halftime lead before storming back to beat the Golden Bears 60-52 Saturday in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. (221). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Chester's Hanley going to NSU Feb 8, 2008
One of Chester Area School's offensive mainstays for the past four years will be attending Northern State University at Aberdeen this fall. Mark Hanley, son of Brenda and Steve Hanley of Wentworth, will be joining the football Wolves, working hard to become one of the Wolves' wide receivers. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Committee clears West River education center Feb 8, 2008
The courses and degrees are offered by Black Hills State University, South Dakota State University, the University of South Dakota, Dakota State University and Northern State University. Regent Randy Morris of Spearfish said the plan also includes an option to buy an adjoining 19 acres that could be used to construct a second building if enrollments continue to increase. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
High school football: Area athletes sign letters of intent Feb 7, 2008
Also on Masterson s short list was Valparaiso State in Indiana and Northern State University in Aberdeen. BH is the place I wanted to be, he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Central drama team hopes to continue success Jan 31, 2008
The festival, which will be held Thursday, Jan. 31 through Saturday at the Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University, serves as the state tournament for high school drama competition. "We're a little nervous, a little excited," theater director Justin Speck said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
New technology at Campbell-Tintah Jan 30, 2008
Osman also used his connection with Northern State University of Aberdeen, S.D., to secure a grant loan for "Mindstorms," or Lego sets with programmable bricks and electric motors to build robots and other automative systems. Students in computer application classes can program, develop and create technology-driven software to manipulate the robots. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
More of this story Jan 29, 2008
The state event will be held at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the Northern State University campus in Aberdeen this weekend. Forty-four plays from Class B, A and AA schools will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 and run through late evening and February 1 and 2. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Build HEC and they will come Jan 24, 2008
The new facility would replace a patchwork of borrowed space all over Rapid City that currently serves as classrooms for off-campus college courses offered here by Black Hills State University, South Dakota State University, the University of South Dakota, Dakota State University and Northern State University. Until two years ago, most of those course offerings were housed at Ellsworth Air Force Base s education center. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
"Great Slave Lake" to Jan 16, 2008
Bon Homme will take the stage at approximately 1 p.m. Two of the five competing Class "A" plays will advance to the state festival which will be held at Northern State University in Aberdeen January 31, February 1 and 2. All of these performances are free of charge and are open to the public. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Dickinson High principal honored Jan 8, 2008
He stayed there until he became assistant principal at DHS. He has an associate degree from Lake Region College that he earned in 1975 and a bachelor's degree that he earned from Mayville State University in 1977 and a master's degree from Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., in 1992. Jordan will take part in a recognition program in April in Washington. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bad Moccasin joins brother in hall of fame Jan 5, 2008
He earned his master s degree in public health from Northern State University. The teachers and coaches inspired me to keep going, Bad Moccasin said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Mack named new women's track, cross country coach Jan 4, 2008
He went on to compete for Northern State University at Aberdeen for one year before transferring to Black Hills State. Before finishing his collegiate running career, Mack earned All-American honors, competing on three relays that established school records, and was a member of the national runner-up cross country team as a senior. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Regents approve new health-related programs Dec 31, 2007
Also approved were a 12 credit-hour certificate in applied gerontology at Northern State University in Aberdeen, and an 18 credit-hour minor in health at Black Hills State University in Spearfish. Regents President Harvey Jewett said the new programs will prepare South Dakota students for employment in high-need fields. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
LNI: Pines honor tourney's best Dec 23, 2007
Mueller was MVP at the 2005 LNI and is now playing basketball for Northern State University, where she is a double major in criminal justice and political science ... Strain-Marshall is a multi-time all-state and all-conference selection and record holder, and one of the few female athletes in the state to have achieved a quadruple-double (22 points, 14 rebounds 10 steals, 10 assists versus Jones County in 1994 (10 steals, 10 assists, 14 rebounds and 22 points); played basketball at Northern... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Regents approve health care programs Dec 15, 2007
Meeting in Madison this week, the board approved a bachelor's degree in health sciences at the University of South Dakota, a minor in health at Black Hills State University, and a certificate in applied gerontology at Northern State University. Regents President Harvey Jewett says the programs will prepare students for jobs in what are becoming high-demand health care fields. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Family, friends says soldier had a zest for life Dec 13, 2007
He attended Northern State University in Aberdeen before joining the Army in 2005. The O'Leary family has a strong tradition of military service, Melissa O'Leary said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Professor says senator tough to beat Nov 30, 2007
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- A Northern State University professor said Democratic U.S. Senator Tim Johnson will be difficult to defeat if he seeks re-election next year. Ken Blanchard said it'll be tough for the Republican nominee to attack Johnson, who is recovering from emergency brain surgery and still has trouble walking and talking. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Upcoming Events Nov 29, 2007
NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS. 3 Girls Tournament, Jan. 20. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Lady T's split at Marshall Nov 27, 2007
Saturday's win came on the heels of the Lady T's 68-54 loss to Northern State University Friday in the SMSU Coca-Cola Classic. Lady T's 93, SMSU 71 After shooting just 18-for-53 against NSU on Friday, the Lady T's put together a solid 34-60 shooting display against the Lady Mustangs Saturday, handing SMSU its first loss of the season. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Belle Fourche kicks off holiday events Nov 27, 2007
BELLE FOURCHE -- A collection of holiday concerts begins Thursday with a free 2 p.m. Christmas Concert by Northern State University choral groups at the Belle Fourche Area Community Center. About 110 voices are involved in the concert that features the full concert choir and smaller group and solo performances. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Northern State receives another 10 years of accreditation Nov 17, 2007
ABERDEEN, S.D. - Northern State University has received accreditation for another 10 years from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, NSU President Patrick Schloss says. (159). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Langford Hosting Band Festival Nov 8, 2007
Sharing the concert billing is a student instrumental ensemble from Northern State University. Admission for the concert is $3 for adults and $2 for students. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Enrollment cap at SDSU suggested Oct 27, 2007
ABERDEEN - Limiting enrollment at South Dakota State University might steer students to the five other public universities in the state, a Northern State University administrator said. The idea came from Bob Olson, Northern State's athletic director, at a public forum on higher education held in Aberdeen on Tuesday. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
No. 1 Dakota Valley starts playoff bid Oct 23, 2007
"Josh makes things happen for us,'' says Jund, a former player and coach at Northern State University in his hometown of Aberdeen. "It all starts with him. "He's a kid just born to play quarterback. He just has a knack of getting us out of trouble with his feet and his head by making the crucial plays. He's the prime example of a playmaker.''Jund says a quick and speedy Bon Homme team mirrors his own squad."They'll run counters, get their wingbacks the football and use play-action passes,'' said... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
DSU gains approval for new minor Oct 20, 2007
RAPID CITY -- The South Dakota Board of Regents approved Dakota State University's request for a new minor as well as new site requests by DSU and Northern State University Friday ... The regents also approved requests from DSU to offer its bachelor of business administration in management information systems via the Internet; and a request from Northern State University to offer its business administration degree at the Capital University Center in Pierre. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
'Knowledge economy' topic of seminar series Oct 16, 2007
The half-day sessions will be at Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota State University in Brookings, Dakota State University in Madison, the University Center in Sioux Falls, the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, Black Hills State University in Spearfish and South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in Rapid City. The Spearfish seminar will be Thursday, Oct. 25, beginning at 9 a.m. in Jacket Legacy Room. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Nine join Sioux Center office Northwest AEA staff Oct 7, 2007
Langstraat-Janisch, who has worked as a psychotherapist for the past five years, holds a master's degree in guidance and counseling from Northern State University, and a bachelor's degree in social work from Northwestern College. Six employees have been hired to work in the instructional pool program. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Regents executive director says universities, tech schools can find common ground Oct 4, 2007
Perry, who is based in Pierre, works with presidents of the six universities and two specialty schools: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota State University in Brookings, Northern State University in Aberdeen, Dakota State University in Madison and the University of South Dakota in Vermillion; and two special schools, South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Aberdeen and the South Dakota School of... (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
DSU tops 2,500 students with 5.37% growth Oct 3, 2007
DSU continues to be the fourth-largest university with an enrollment higher than both Northern State University and the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. NSU enrollment, which dropped to 2,319 in 2006, saw a 10. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Earlene Dobberpuhl Sep 30, 2007
She then attended Northern State University at Aberdeen, where she met and married her husband, Dale Dobberpuhl. She was a member of the Holy Name Catholic Church and participated enthusiastically in the church choir. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Regents want to consolidate courses in Rapid City Sep 22, 2007
The West River Higher Education Center that operates in Rapid City offers degrees and coursework from Black Hills State University, South Dakota State University, the University of South Dakota, Dakota State University and Northern State University. The center serves about 1,600 students a year and operates out of four locations. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Demand for accessible classes drives need for higher education center Sep 20, 2007
The center offers degrees and coursework from Black Hills State University, which Bruch will attend, as well as South Dakota State University, the University of South Dakota, Dakota State University and Northern State University. The center serves about 1,600 students a year and faces a growing need for higher-education options quite different from what are found on traditional college campuses. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Meridian Resource Names Two New Members to Its Board of Directors Sep 12, 2007
Mr. Ching earned a B.S. in Mathematics from Northern State University and an M.S. in Geological Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. The Company is honored that Mr. Larberg and Mr. Ching have agreed to join its Board of Directors. (Primezone Releases)
International Business Conference scheduled Sep 7, 2007
The Northern State University Center of Excellence in International Business will host the conference. Madison Daily Leader 2007. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
DSU's ranked No. 1 Aug 18, 2007
Placing No. 2 among public colleges in the Midwest is Northern State University, followed by Valley City State University in North Dakota and the University of Minnesota-Crookston. The top public university list is a sub-list of all Midwest Baccalaureate Colleges listed by US News. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
BHSU ranked lowest in student retention Aug 14, 2007
Retention rates, based on freshmen in the 2005-06 school year who returned to the same school for the 2006-07 year: South Dakota State University, 76 percent; School of Mines and Technology, 74 percent; University of South Dakota, 69 percent; Dakota State University, 63 percent; Northern State University, 56 percent; Black Hills State University, 50 percent. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Times religion columnist Libby Purves Aug 13, 2007
Northern State University, Aberdeen, South Dakota, Oct. 31, 2002. 22. (Harper's Magazine)
Computer forensics minor at DSU OK'd Aug 11, 2007
Also approved were a minor in geography at Northern State University and a leadership minor at South Dakota State University. Madison Daily Leader 2007. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Toland: R.C.'s Schultz excels in track, on diamond Jul 26, 2007
She proved that was not a fluke when she duplicated that feat at the Northern State University team camp. played on Spearfish s winning U-13 Pizzazz team in the Schwan s USA Cup in Blaine, Minn. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Regents interview superintendent candidates Jul 20, 2007
Maureen Schloss has been the school s superintendent since 2004 but will return to her faculty position at Northern State University this fall. The finalists to succeed her are Terry Gregersen of Riverside, Calif. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Community Voice Jul 12, 2007
In the end, I will remember the following quote: "A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove . . . but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child." - Kathy Davis (Basil Knebel of Eden is a 2003 graduate of Roslyn High School and a 2007 Graduate of Northern State University. He currently teaches Kindergarten at Tiospa Zina Tribal School in Agency Village. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Area Scene: Mines wins Scholars Award for third straight season Jul 11, 2007
ABERDEEN The Northern State University alumni association will host its Wolves football reunion Oct. 5-6 during the 2007 Gypsy Days celebration. The reunion will be held as a part of Northern State s annual homecoming celebration. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Bollinger's Camp Provides Unique Experience Jul 8, 2007
Bollinger, who'll be competing for the starter's job in Minnesota this summer, grew up living and breathing football in his everyday life thanks to his father's fifteen-year coaching career that included positions at the University of North Dakota, Central Missouri State, Bizmark State College, and Northern State University. So was a football career inevitable for him. (BearReport.com)
35 years later, schools still adjusting to Title IX Jun 24, 2007
Four years after the study, new women s sports have been added at Black Hills State in Spearfish (softball and golf), Northern State University in Aberdeen (swimming and tennis) and at South Dakota State University (equestrian team). The Board of Regents allocated nearly 5 million for renovation and new construction, including 1. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rapid City women recall promise, successes of Title IX Jun 23, 2007
At Northern State University in Aberdeen, Felderman was a part of the school s first women s volleyball, basketball and track teams, and she also played softball at the club level. That s where I really got to love the sport, but (there was) not one dollar in scholarships, she said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
