ABERDEEN, S.D. ¡ª Northern State University, working with CO-OP Architecture and Confluence, is excited to announce the completion of its updated campus master plan. The plan, developed from August 2022 to November 2023, shows the university's commitment to creating a dynamic and enriching environment for its students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community.

The master planning process involved assessing the current campus, identifying priorities, and exploring new planning strategies. This approach helped Northern State University understand how to best use¡­ more

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C The Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony invites you to its 2023-24 season finale concert at 7:30 p.m. Apr. 20 at Northern State University¡¯s Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. Additionally, a pre-concert conversation is scheduled for 6:45-7:15 p.m. in JFAC Berggren Recital Hall.

Christopher Stanichar, director of the Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony, will lead the orchestra. The show, titled ¡°Voices of Freedom,¡± features music by Florence Price and Dmitry Shostakovich, along with performances by student winners of this year¡¯s NSU Concerto/Aria¡­ more

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Northern State University and the Williams Library will host a free coding and STEM camp from May 20-24, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., for area sixth- to eighth-graders. The purpose of the club is to provide a fun environment where students interested in coding and STEM-related activities can come and learn a new skill or build on skills they already have.

"Kids should come to camp because it not only gives them an opportunity to try their hand at hanging out on a college campus, but it also allows them to engage with things that are important for our future,"¡­ more

ABERDEEN, S.D.¡ª Northern State University is delighted to announce the expansion of South Dakota's successful Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway, made possible by additional funding from the state legislature. This growth will allow more aspiring educators to pursue their dreams of teaching.

Through the Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway, participants earn a bachelor's degree in elementary, secondary, or special education while continuing to work as a paraprofessional in their school. NSU and Dakota State University offer the necessary coursework over a¡­ more

ABERDEEN, S.D. - Northern State University invites the public to a groundbreaking ceremony for its leading-edge Business and Health Innovation Center. The event will take place on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 3 p.m. Central Time on the east side of Lincoln Hall, located at 1200 S. Jay St., Aberdeen, S.D.

Slated for completion in late 2025, the Business and Health Innovation Center will include state-of-the-art facilities for business, banking, finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, nursing and social learning spaces. It will also be home to the Innovation and Startup¡­ more

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C The annual Northern State University Jazz Swing Dance will be held from 7-11 p.m. on Friday, April 26. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and there will be a free dance lesson given by John Kersten from 6-6:45 p.m.

The public is invited to the event, which will take place at the Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center (second-floor Library Auditorium), located at 225 3rd Ave. SE. The space for this event has been recently renovated with a new hardwood floor.

The NSU Two O'Clock Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Grant Manhart, will perform along with the¡­ more

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Northern State University will hold a plant sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, April 18.

The sale, which is open to the public, will take place in Mewaldt-Jensen Room 144B (the classroom attached to the MJ greenhouse).

Plants available at the sale will include succulents, geraniums, bulbs and more. Cash or check only will be accepted.

For more information, please contact Dr. Jodie Ramsay at Jodie.Ramsay@northern.edu.
 

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Northern Fort Playhouse will showcase their talents at historic Fort Sisseton for an exciting 18th season.

Northern Fort Playhouse will kick off their performances on July 12 with "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" and "The Feral Child." Both shows will be performed on July 12-14, 19-21, and 26-27.

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is a comical, quirky 2005 musical written by Rachel Sheinkin. This Tony Award-winning musical comedy takes place at Putnam Valley Middle School, where a unique group of adolescents compete to¡­ more

ABERDEEN, S.D. - Northern State University Symphonic Band and Concert Band will present "Music with a Message" at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater.

The concert will feature performances by the Symphonic Band and Concert Band. The Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. Audrey Miller, will perform works by Kimberly Archer, Catherine Likhuta, Robert W. Smith and feature a composition by NSU sophomore Connor Knigge. The Concert Band, directed by Dr. Travis Netzer, will perform works by Robert Jager, Henry Fillmore, Franz Biebl and Clifton¡­ more

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Beulah Williams Library at Northern State University will be hosting a pair of evening events in April. 

The first event is a presentation and exhibition by George Prisbe, who painted the popular Dunnland series. He is a former NSU faculty member, and his South Dakota-themed paintings can be found in museums, libraries, and private collections throughout the state. Several are part of collections in Aberdeen and will be on display at the event. He will speak about his inspiration and process in creating this series of paintings at 7 p.m. on¡­ more