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

by: Josh Wolsky | January 30, 2023

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

by: Josh Wolsky | December 24, 2022

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

by: Josh Wolsky | November 17, 2016

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

by: Josh Wolsky | November 16, 2016

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

by: Josh Wolsky | November 6, 2016

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

by: Josh Wolsky | October 31, 2016

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

by: Josh Wolsky | October 28, 2016

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

by: Josh Wolsky | October 25, 2016

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

by: Josh Wolsky | February 18, 2016

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

by: Josh Wolsky | February 13, 2016

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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NDSU athletic department wants more student funding through activity fees

by: Josh Wolsky | January 26, 2016

An advisory committee is suggesting NDSU students shoulder more expense for the athletic department operations. Jeff Kolpack with the Fargo Forum has the story.

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NDSU Trial Program Uses Horses to Help Veterans

by: Josh Wolsky | August 26, 2015

Equine therapy is not a new concept, but it is a new program that NDSU will be trying. In particular, the program has been set-up to assist veterans with PTSD and other traumatic injuries. Learn more from the Grand Forks Herald.

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Commentary: Is NDSU President Misleading Students with 4-Year Graduation Expectation?

by: Josh Wolsky | August 25, 2015

In today’s commentary on the University System, Mr. Port takes exception to NDSU President Brescani’s intimation that incoming students will graduate in four years — a statement that is not backed by recent statistics.

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NDSU Foundation Head Sought $600,000 in Severance

by: Josh Wolsky | June 4, 2015

Information uncovered through an Attorney General opinion reveals just how good a job not working for the NDSU foundation really is. In the end, a now former employee was fired for cause and paid a 4-month $104,000 severance package.

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ND Attorney General: NDSU Foundation Broke Open Meetings Law

by: Josh Wolsky | June 4, 2015

The NDSU Development Foundation is having trouble staying on the right side of the law when it comes to making their business open and available to the public.

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NDSU Begins $1.7 Million Library Renovation

by: Josh Wolsky | June 4, 2015

A significant renovation is getting underway in NDSU’s library and will be ongoing for the next five months. The renovation will include compliance changes for the Americans with Disabilities Act and improve library operations. The last renovation was in 1980.

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