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ABERDEEN, S.D.– Dr. Erin Fouberg will serve as Northern State University's interim provost and vice president for academic affairs while the university conducts a national search.

Fouberg has served as associate vice president for academic affairs and director of graduate studies since 2019. She joined Northern State University in 2007 and previously served as honors program director for 10 years, in addition to various faculty positions. Before joining Northern, she was a faculty member at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia for six years.

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ABERDEEN, S.D.?–?Northern State University Honors student Madison Park recently earned second place in the pedagogy and education category of the student poster competition at the National Collegiate Honors Council annual conference.

Park’s research project, “How Generations of Teacher Education Impact Special Education Inclusion,” explores how generational differences in teacher education, along with social, technological and policy changes, affect inclusive practices in special education.

“It was very exciting to present my research! It was a great…

ABERDEEN, S.D.?– Northern State University will present its annual Winter Choral Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Kline St.

The performance will feature the Northern State University Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Early Musick Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Timothy Woods.

The concert will open with the Concert Choir performing a South African piece that incorporates light choreography. The choir’s set will conclude with works from Mongolia and Scandinavia.

The Chamber Singers will follow…

ABERDEEN, S.D.?— Most events celebrate big wins. FAIL Fest celebrates the moments we tripped, wiped out or completely missed the mark—and learned something brilliant because of it.?

Back for another year of laughter, honesty and moments that didn’t go as planned, this year’s FAIL Fest featured a panel of entrepreneurs who weren’t afraid to dig into the tough questions.

Julie Fischbach, owner of the Finery Marketplace and Finery on Main Event Venue, spent years finding her path, from corporate work to business owner and small business coach, each twist…

ABERDEEN, S.D.?– Eight Northern State University students took to the podium Tuesday evening, turning big ideas into bold pitches during the university’s annual Idea Pitch Competition.?

By the end of the night—with a packed room of students, community members and business partners looking on—Madi Jones claimed first place with her business concept, CR8 Soda. Elana Bishop earned second place for her proposal, Liora: Infrared Light Bed Studios. And Blake Clay, Cade Trenhaile and Maggie Kruger earned third with their business idea Behind the Pack. 

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ABERDEEN, S.D.?– Northern State University will host a holiday reception followed by a town hall meeting focused on the emerging strategic plan for Northern State University on Wednesday, December 3, in Kessler's Champion Club at the Barnett Center. Holiday treats will be served starting at 2:30 p.m., with the town hall meeting taking place from 3-5 p.m.

The town hall represents a critical milestone in Northern's collaborative planning process, which began earlier this year with listening sessions across campus and the Aberdeen community. The Strategic Planning…

ABERDEEN, S.D.?– Marla Fogderud, associate professor of music at Northern State University, was recently elected to a second term as president of the International Edvard Grieg Society (IGS) at the organization’s 2025 General Assembly in Bergen, Norway. The society promotes the research and performance of music by Norway’s most famous composer and oversees 22 national and regional Grieg societies worldwide. Fogderud is also the founder and president of the Edvard Grieg Society of the Dakotas.

At the biennial conference, held Nov. 5–7, Fogderud presented “How Can…

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University’s largest in-person fundraiser once again brought together alumni, donors, friends, and community members for an evening dedicated to celebrating and supporting the university.

Now in its 27th year, Northern Night has become one of NSU’s signature fundraising traditions. While final totals are still being tallied, this year’s event is expected to raise roughly $150,000 to support Northern’s current priorities—including scholarship support and overall foundation needs.

Although the dollars raised are…

ABERDEEN, S.D.?– The Northern State University Foundation, in collaboration with Northern State University and the Northern Innovation Startup Center, announced today that it will work with Microsoft to expand economic opportunity, job creation and innovation in northeastern South Dakota through the Microsoft TechSpark Initiative.

Lindsey Huber, instructor of management information systems at Northern State University, has been accepted as a fellow for the Microsoft TechSpark program. She will focus on bringing hands-on AI training to help people better…

ABERDEEN, S.D.?–?Northern State University invites the campus and Aberdeen community to welcome Dr. Alan LaFave at a public reception on Friday, Nov. 21, from 3–5 p.m. in Kessler's Champion Club in the Barnett Center.

The reception will provide an opportunity for faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members to meet Northern's incoming president and his wife, Kari LaFave. Nathan Lukkes, executive director and CEO of the South Dakota Board of Regents, will attend the reception and formally introduce President LaFave, who will offer brief remarks at 4 p.m…