News from the System Office
Students named to 2024 All-North Dakota Academic Team
BISMARCK, N.D. – Fifteen students from the North Dakota University System’s community colleges have been named to the 2024 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes students’ academic achievements, leadership and service. The group was h
10 April, 2024State Board endorses RUN-ND strategic planning theme
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) met at Minot State University’s Harnett Hall in March to continue charting its strategy for the next legislative session. Building off work done through the Envision 2035 strategic planning proc
02 April, 2024Dakota Digital Academy publishes status update report
BISMARCK, N.D. – Highlighting key accomplishments since its inception in 2021, the Dakota Digital Academy (DDA) recently issued a status update report. The document details progress in assisting students, businesses, industry and government in North
14 March, 2024Soft Skill Development in the Age of a Digitized Society
By Jerry Rostad, vice chancellor of strategy and strategic communication, North Dakota University System The first iPhone was released by Steve Jobs and Apple in 2007 and the world has not looked back. Business and industry, education, healthcare, an
12 March, 2024Envision 2035 study groups share progress with SBHE
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education heard reports from several Envision 2035 study group representatives at its February meeting. The groups’ findings will guide the North Dakota University System’s (NDUS) strategic planning process as i
05 March, 2024Hagerott talks AI with local business leaders at 1 Million Cups event
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota University System (NDUS) Chancellor Mark Hagerott was the featured speaker at the weekly 1 Million Cups Bismarck-Mandan forum on Wednesday. Hagerott was invited to share his thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) and i
22 February, 2024NDUS faculty awarded AI professional development scholarships
BISMARCK, N.D. – Fifteen North Dakota University System (NDUS) faculty members were recently awarded $1,000 scholarships through the Dakota Digital Academy to attend and participate in conferences or professional development experiences involving art
20 February, 2024A college education is still a worthwhile investment, especially in North Dakota
Editorial by North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott, Ph.D. The value of higher education has been a hot topic in the national press recently, especially in the context of the pandemic, rising costs, and changing labor markets. Critic
06 February, 2024President Emeritus of BSC and former NDUS interim chancellor selects writings of Indian school educators for publication
Dr. Larry C. Skogen, president emeritus of Bismarck State College (BSC) and former North Dakota University System (NDUS) interim chancellor, recently published To Educate American Indians, which presents the most complete versions of papers presented
06 February, 2024CTS-developed AI data projects presented to Board
BISMARCK, N.D. – Representatives from Core Technology Services, including Chief Information Officer Darin King, demoed a newly created AI data assistant Jan. 18 for attendees at the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education’s (SBHE) monthly meetin
22 January, 2024NDUS highlights 2023 higher education achievements
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota University System (NDUS) identified several program successes and significant achievements during a 2023 year-in-review report to Legislative Management and the Governor’s Office. With collaboration between its 11 in
28 December, 2023SBHE focuses on strategic planning, future of AI in higher ed
BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Board of Higher Education during a meeting today revisited work completed by several study groups during last month’s Envision 2035 Summit. The Board reviewed findings from the event and further considered how artific
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