NDSU guard Darik Dissette to enter transfer portal

Change is coming for North Dakota State basketball. Minot’s own Darik Dissette, a former Mr. Basketball and key contributor for the Bison, has entered the transfer portal after two seasons in Fargo. While his minutes were limited, he showed flashes of potential—most notably with a 16-point performance late in the season. KMOT News has the

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Student-run butcher shop open in new location on NDSU campus

North Dakota State University has long been a leader in animal sciences, but now its students are getting a new kind of education—one that extends beyond the classroom and into the freezer case. At the newly opened retail store inside the Peltier Complex, students aren’t just studying meat production; they’re selling it. The shop, part

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North Dakota’s Oil and Gas Industry Drives Record $48.8 Billion Economic Impact

   NDSU researcher Dean Bangsund joined Gov. Kelly Armstrong and North Dakota Petroleum Council President Ron Ness on Tuesday, March 11, to discuss the $48.8 billion economic impact of the oil and gas industry in the state.    The press conference at the State Capitol in Bismarck highlighted findings from an NDSU study examining the

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NDSU athletics not joining NCAA ‘opt in’ financial model

In the shifting sands of college athletics, North Dakota State is playing it cool—or cautious. Athletic director Matt Larsen announced that the school is “99.9%” sure it won’t opt into a new financial model introduced by the NCAA settlement, at least for now. For smaller schools like North Dakota State, opting in requires juggling a

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NDSU Ranked in Top 100 research universities nationwide

North Dakota State University has made a remarkable leap into the top tier of public research institutions, ranking among the top 100 nationwide. With $190.3 million in research spending for 2023, up from $174.9 million the previous year, NDSU isn’t just crunching numbers—it’s driving innovation. One standout project aims to create ice-shedding coatings for U.S.

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Lance, Bison knock off rival Jackrabbits in FCS semifinals

In a thrilling showdown at the Fargodome, the North Dakota State Bison earned a title game appearance by toppling the reigning champions, South Dakota State, with a 28-21 triumph. Cam Miller and Bryce Lance were the dynamic duo, orchestrating the victory with game-changing plays, including Lance’s dazzling one-handed TD catch that sealed the win. With

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NDSU president outlines program and faculty cuts, academic college mergers to fix $7.6 million deficit

North Dakota State University is up against a difficult budget for the next biennium, and it’s forcing the University to make tough choices. The plan to make up for the deficit includes cuts and consolidations; it was recently outlined by NDSU President David Cook. Get the full story from Inforum.com

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NDSU to reconsider cuts to equine science program after petition gets over 4,000 signatures

Who says citizens and students can’t make a difference? NDSU’s Agriculture Department is reconsidering a decision to cut a position after a well-organized, respectful effort provided some direct comment on the issue. Get the full story from C.S. Hagen writing at Inforum.com.

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NDSU President’s Contract Extended

NDSU President Dean Bresciani has earned the trust of the State Board of Higher Education. In not making the decision extend his contract earlier this summer, the board had put Mr. Bresciani on kind of a de facto probation — the hope was they would see progress towards him becoming more of a team player within

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FCS Playoff Committee moves Bison to top spot in its rankings

A loss last weekend by Jacksonville State and a strength of schedule analysis have likely earned North Dakota State the top ranking as the football team heads toward the postseason. NDSU has one game remaining in the regular season with a matchup this weekend against the University of South Dakota.

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NDSU receives record $13.5 million gift for STEM scholarships

NDSU got a generous gift from a former alumnus. Harry D. McGovern gifted the University $13.5 million that will be matched with $1.2 million from the state’s challenge grant program. The dollars are earmarked towards scholarships for science and math students.

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NDSU, UND Students Developing App to Assist with 3-D Printing in Orbit

Students at NDSU and UND are working on parallel tracks to develop a satellite that will test 3-D printing in orbit. The best components from each will be combined and launched to be used in actual testing.

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New tuition plan aiming to attract out-of-state students could cost NDSU $3.3 million

The State Board of Higher Education is trying to attract more out-of-state students. The goal: turning some of those students into workers when they’re finished with school. The impact on revenues — at NDSU the program is estimated to reduce income by $3.3 million.

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NDSU football schedules Butler for game at Target Field

If you’re looking for a chance to catch an NDSU football game, the setting on August 31, 2019, looks to be a unique one. The Bison will kick off the 2019 season against Butler; the game will be played at Target Field in Minneapolis.

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NDSU awarded $2M to establish pancreatic cancer center

North Dakota State has been awarded $2 million to establish a pancreatic cancer research center. The full news release from Senator Hoeven follows below. — Official News Release, Senator Hoeven — Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) National Institute

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NDSU Cuts $6.4 Million With Single Line Item

The State’s budget shortfall means every department has to roll back 4.05%, and they have until Wednesday to submit their plan. NDSU submitted their plans for reducing spending with a single line item reduction of $6.4 million in ‘operating expenses’.

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