PRESIDENT

Hanson says audit was biggest challenge

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Interim North Dakota State University President Richard Hanson says the biggest challenge he faced in his 6 1/2 months was the fallout from a state audit of university building projects.

June 14, 2010

The mortal politician

There is a scene in the film “Superman II” where the Man of Steel chooses to give up his powers and become mortal for Lois Lane, the woman he loves. A major part of President Obama’s attraction, especially to the many young people who voted for him, was his supposed difference from other politicians. To those naive worshippers, he seemed so above it all, a super-apolitical man. The president’s declining poll numbers reveal the disillusionment that has begun to sink in among the politically unsophisticated. They are starting to realize that not only is this president not above politics, but that he, in fact, practices the lowest form of the profession known as Chicago-style politics.

By Cal Thomas, Tribune Media Services , June 11, 2010

Other views: Bresciani is good fit for NDSU

If enthusiasm and energy were the only requirements for president of North Dakota State University, Dean Bresciani would be highly qualified. As admirable as those qualities are, they are not enough. So, it’s clear the man who was named Monday to lead NDSU also is visionary, intelligent and experienced. His unanimous selection by the state Board of Higher Education indicates board members see in Bresciani a president whose pedigree eminently equips him to take over the helm of the state’s land-grand university and, more importantly, continue the pace of progress the campus has enjoyed for eight years.

By The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead , May 28, 2010

Welcome to the new NDSU president

Hearty congratulations to Dean Bresciani, whom the State Board of Higher Education named the new president of North Dakota State University. What an exciting time it is for higher education in the state, and what a pivotal time, too. The 2011 legislative session could be a turning point in the system’s history — and Bresciani’s leadership will help determine which path lies ahead.

By Grand Forks Herald , May 26, 2010

Bresciani new NDSU president

The 14th president of North Dakota State University says people will likely wonder if he ever sleeps. Dean Bresciani, unanimously selected Monday afternoon by the state Board of Higher Education, said he would start working that evening, even though his start date is June 15.

By By Amy Dalrymple, Forum Communications Co. , May 25, 2010

Minot attorney next higher ed president

Minot attorney Jon Backes has been elected the next president of the state Board of Higher Education.

May 17, 2010

NDSU Interim President Hanson recomended for Bemidji State post

Interim North Dakota State University President Richard Hanson will be recommended for appointment as president of Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Chancellor James H. McCormick.

May 14, 2010

NDSU pres finalist also up for Missouri State job

A finalist for the North Dakota State University presidency also is a finalist for the top job at Missouri State.

May 06, 2010

Third candidate for NDSU president speaks to campus community

FARGO, N.D. – A candidate for North Dakota State University president said today that if hired, he would act first as a politician and second as a statesman.

By Forum News Service , May 04, 2010

Interviews to begin for NDSU presidency

On-campus interviews are set to begin for the four remaining candidates to be North Dakota State University’s next president. Dean Bresciani, a former vice president at Texas A&M, and Gary Miller, provost and vice president at Wichita State, are scheduled to be on campus this week.

April 30, 2010

On-campus interviews begin for NDSU helm

On-campus interviews are set to begin for the four remaining candidates to be North Dakota State University’s next president.

April 26, 2010

Interim president says audit of NDSU president’s house, other buildings looks ‘awful’

FARGO, N.D. – A preliminary audit report on the North Dakota State University president’s house is complete, but it won’t be finalized and available to the public until next month.

By Forum News Service , April 23, 2010

Four to interview on campus for NDSU presidency

The committee searching for a new president for North Dakota State University has chosen four candidates for campus interviews, starting April 26.

April 12, 2010

NDSU down to four semifinalists

The semifinalists for North Dakota State University president are Dean Bresciani, John Gardner, Gary Miller and Bill Ruud. Each candidate will be invited to campus for 2 1/2 days in late April and early May to meet with various constituent groups and tour campus and Fargo.

By Forum Communications Co. , April 12, 2010

Eight to interview for NDSU presidency

Eight people will be in Fargo this weekend interviewing for the North Dakota State University presidency.

April 10, 2010