FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Students in the region headed to Fargodome to get hands-on with some of their career opportunities. The Health, Tech and Trades Career Expo featured exhibitors ranging from drone pilots to nurses, and truck drivers to electricians. The expo also featured several different universities and trade schools to present the different pathways that students can take…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Officials with Fargo Public Schools are looking for community feedback regarding a potential massive bond referendum. The cost of the proposed bond would be $350 million to pay for improvements outlined in a long-range facilities plan. That plan was developed over the course of the 2023-24 school year and was approved by the school board back…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The tables lining the Centrum inside the Knutson Campus Center at Concordia College almost sagged with the weight of global fare as students and faculty alike streamed in to get a taste of the world. The International Potluck Food Festival took place from 6 to 8 p.m. on November 21st. Alongside the food and camaraderie was…
Chancellor Mary Holz-Clause with GLU President Otgonbat BarkhuuCROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR) — University of Minnesota Crookston is expanding its academic relationships by signing a memorandum of understanding with two Mongolian universities. One is a joint degree program agreement in international business with Global Leadership University of Mongolia. Another is for a partnership with Mongolian University of Life Sciences to explore opportunities…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After seven years leading the Fargo Public Schools District, Dr. Rupak Gandhi feels it is time to move on to new challenges. He announced his resignation on November 7th in a statement disseminated to the community. “This decision was not made easily, and I hope the community feels, as I do, the deep sense of connection…
FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Youth Initiative held its first in-person Impact Fargo event for students at Fargo City Hall, Tuesday. High school students from all across the Fargo area were invited to speak about how they feel in their community. Their focus was on learning more about Fargo and issues they want to be brought up to city leaders….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Recruiting is under way to find local families interested in hosting international exchange students. International Student Exchange has recently hired an area representative to bring students from other countries to be hosted here. Students have come from over 40 different countries such as Italy, Brazil, and Vietnam. Yet Leah Pfeiffer, the Area Representative, has mentioned that…
FARGO — Are you looking for a learning experience this weekend? Perhaps something to set the mood for spooky season? Or maybe you’ll just meet an unexpected new best friend. That’s what can happen if you check out the annual Fargo Exotic Pet Expo at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds this Saturday, October 26th. They feature vendors, animal experts, and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We are once again proud to take part in the “Read For The Record” event: the world’s largest shared reading experience. TJ Nelson and Alison Voorhees read this year’s selection, “Piper Chen Sings”, to youngsters at West Acres Mall. Each year a book is chosen to be read on the same day at locations all around…
State Board of Higher Education member Kevin Black, left, says he has several edits he wants to make to a tenure review policy after the board approved a report on tenure from a committee led by board member Casey Ryan, right. (Photos provided by North Dakota University System)BISMARCK, N.D. (Jeff Beach – North Dakota Monitor) The State Board of Higher…
