News from the System Office
DeepSeek AI app blocked from NDUS network
Following recommendations from the National Security Agency (NSA) – and mimicking new policies put in place by federal, state and local governmental agencies – Core Technology Services has banned Chinese-developed AI application DeepSeek from the NDU
03 April, 2025State Board of Higher Education names Molander DSU’s next president
Dickinson, N.D. — The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) has selected Scott Molander as the fourteenth president of Dickinson State University (DSU). The Board interviewed four finalists at their meeting Thursday, March 27, on the DSU campus. Dur
27 March, 2025Students named to 2025 All-North Dakota Academic Team
BISMARCK, N.D. – Fifteen students from the North Dakota University System’s community colleges have been named to the 2025 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes students’ academic achievements, leadership and service. The group was h
25 March, 2025DSU presidential finalists invited to interview with State Board of Higher Education
Bismarck, N.D. — The Dickinson State University (DSU) Presidential Search Committee has advanced five finalists for consideration as the next president of DSU. The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) will interview these candidates in person on Th
07 March, 2025SBHE reaffirms support for diverse perspectives, backgrounds
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) reviewed the U.S. Department of Education’s “Dear Colleague” letter with legal counsel during its Feb. 27 meeting. The letter, which was issued on Feb. 14, 2025, directed institutions to comply
06 March, 2025SBHE Chair Mihalick statement on Dept of Education ‘Dear Colleague’ letter
The State Board of Higher Education had their regularly scheduled board meeting on February 27, 2025. One item on the agenda included an executive session to receive legal counsel on the Department of Education’s Dear Colleague Letter issued February
27 February, 2025New study estimates university system economic impact at $3.71 billion for Fiscal Year 2023
BISMARCK, N.D. – The economic contribution of the North Dakota University System (NDUS) on the state was an estimated at $3.71 billion in fiscal year 2023, which includes $2.83 billion from operational expenditures and $885.6 million from stude
18 February, 2025NDUS enrollment momentum continues into spring semester
BISMARCK, N.D. – Enrollment across the North Dakota University System’s 11 institutions again increased this spring, underscored by the highest spring headcount since 2016. The headcount for the spring 2025 census stands at 44,880, while the 2016 spr
11 February, 2025SBHE expresses eagerness to further collaborate with tribal colleges
During its January meeting, the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) was joined by a representative of the North Dakota Tribal System, who is also an enrolled citizen of the Three Affiliated Tribes – Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation.
06 February, 2025State Board of Higher Education sets policy to reduce textbook costs
BISMARCK, N.D. – To further its efforts towards ensuring student affordability across the North Dakota University System (NDUS), the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) recently approved a new policy to reduce textbook and student mat
22 January, 2025Sanford appointed as interim president of Bismarck State College
BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) has appointed Brent Sanford, former North Dakota lieutenant governor, as the interim president of Bismarck State College (BSC) beginning 9, 2025. Dr. Dan Leingang has been serving as the act
09 January, 2025Leingang appointed as acting president of Bismarck State College
BISMARCK, N.D. – Dr. Dan Leingang has been appointed as the acting president of Bismarck State College (BSC) beginning Jan. 2, 2024, upon the departure of President Doug Jensen. Leingang is currently serving BSC in the role of vice president for acad
02 January, 2025