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What To Look For - Spring Game 2013
With the annual spring game coming up tomorrow at 2pm at the Alerus Center, we thought we would share what we are watching for. One nice feature that we assume will be available again this year is the...
Posted on 4/19/13 at 11:22 AM
Unique Bismarck arts event Thursday fosters natural inclusion, self-esteem
NDAD has become a contributing sponsor of "Art Without Limits - Zot Artz," a unique event in Bismarck this Thursday (April 11). It's a distinct opportunity to get a taste of inclusive arts, using u...
Posted on 4/10/13 at 11:36 AM
Highlights of the 2013 ISPC Conference in Lansing, Michigan
Have you ever wondered how many historic bridges that were in dire state that they were candidates for demolition but were fully restored to look like it was brand new? Every year since 2009...
Posted on 4/5/13 at 7:31 AM
I Love March Madness
It is that time of year again when the Nation goes online and prints out an NCAA bracket and participa...
Posted on 3/19/13 at 9:16 AM
UND researchers document life in man camps
TIOGA, N.D. An RV camp here that was recently full of workers and their families is now abandoned with wooden pallets, a dozen coolers, a set of dumbbells and other debris left behind. Researchers...
Posted on 2/10/13 at 1:47 AM
N.D. university system spring enrollment is a record
Spring enrollment at the 11 public colleges and universities in North Dakota has set a record.February 15, 2011
N.D. universities laud system's impact on economy
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota University System says its impact on the state's economy is worth $3.7 billion a year.December 28, 2010
New student fee withdrawn at NDSU
FARGO (AP) — University President Dean Bresciani said Friday that a proposal to charge a new fee for North Dakota State University business students has been withdrawn.December 11, 2010
Minot State dorm has head lice problem
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — Minot State University is dealing with an outbreak of head lice in one of its women's dormitories.November 12, 2010
VCSU, Mayville State have housing shortages
North Dakota’s two smallest universities have unique housing shortages this fall. Valley City State and Mayville State both are reporting enrollment increases at the same time that residence halls are under construction. At Valley City State, seven male students are temporarily living in hotels because the halls are full.By By Amy Dalrymple, Forum Communications Co. , August 30, 2010
NDSU, UND report higher first-day enrollments
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The University of North Dakota and North Dakota State on Wednesday both reported an increase in first-day enrollment.August 25, 2010
Mayville State erases $1M deficit
MAYVILLE, N.D. (AP) — Mayville State University has erased a $1 million deficit.August 19, 2010
Higher ed needs flexibilty for accountability
“Flexibility with accountability.” That’s the bargain the North Dakota Legislature struck with the state university system as a result of the Roundtable Report. The higher ed board and the universities gained more freedom to make their own decisions; and in return, they are to be held more accountable for results.By Grand Forks Herald , July 23, 2010
University progress first priority
As sure as storms in June, some North Dakota legislators’anti-higher education biases are blooming like thunderheads, apparently because of spending snafus at North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota. More specifically, less-enlightened lawmakers have taken particular aim at NDSU because they have a convenient target in former President Joseph Chapman, who resigned and left the state.By The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead , June 29, 2010
Higher ed board asked to act on raises for college and university presidents
The North Dakota Board of Higher Education will vote today on raises for college and university presidents, but members don’t expect to hand out across-the-board increases.By By Amy Dalrymple, Forum Communications Co. , June 17, 2010
Lawmakers review audit: University officials say they are working to regain trust after project policy violations
University officials assured legislators Thursday they are taking steps to make certain that mistakes highlighted by an audit this spring won’t happen again. Administrators also are working to improve what one legislator called a “huge image problem” at North Dakota State University. “We have to regain the trust of the taxpayers,” said Bruce Bollinger, NDSU vice president for finance and administration.By By Amy Dalrymple, Forum Communications Co. , June 11, 2010
Board will oversee audits
Internal auditors at North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota will no longer report to presidents at the campuses they audit.By By Amy Dalrymple, Forum Communications Co. , May 24, 2010
Focus on successes of the University System
As sure as a hot prairie wind in a North Dakota summer, legislators are generating a lot of hot air over the building cost overruns and procedural glitches at North Dakota State University, the University of North Dakota and other campuses. Lawmakers, some of whom have never been friends of higher education, are taking advantage of short-term administrative failures to beat up campuses that have become national higher education and research leaders.By The Forum , May 19, 2010
Board: Dig into college finances
The state Board of Higher Education directed Chancellor Bill Goetz to dig deeper into spending practices at North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota after a recent audit revealed noncompliance with state law and board policy.By By Amy Dalrymple, Forum Communications Co. , May 11, 2010
Colleges focus more on boosting graduation rates
Area private colleges have more success getting students to graduate in four years, and public universities are taking note. Improving student success is a major focus of the upcoming budget request for the North Dakota University System.By By Amy Dalrymple, Forum Communications Co. , May 10, 2010
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