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NDSU Hosts Third Annual “Friendsgiving”

The university says they started the tradition after noting that many students and faculty were unable to return home for the holidays.

November 26, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University hosted its own culinary event on November 26 to provide hearty meals. They refer to theirs as a “Friendsgiving”, and it’s been held at the NDSU Memorial Union for the past three years. University staff says over 350 people pre-registered for a spot. They say it’s a really important community-building event, especially…

Dickinson State, Ndsu Announce Academic Partnership To Increase Pharmacy Education

NDSU, Dickinson State Team Up to Provide Western North Dakota with Pharmacy Education

North Dakota State University currently has the only school of pharmacy in the entire state. Now, students at DSU will have access to that program.

October 29, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Dickinson State University and NDSU are teaming up to bring pharmacological education to western North Dakota. Those involved with the creation of the partnership says the need for pharmacists in that area of the state is dire. “People are reporting things like that they haven’t been able to take a vacation for themselves because there’s no-one…

Four-Star Naval Officer Receives Honorary Degree from NDSU

Admiral Stuart Munsch says he's thrilled to officially be considered part of the Thundering Herd.

May 18, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Admiral Stuart Munsch did not get to attend North Dakota State University. Instead, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1985. Forty years later, the four-star Navy officer is still on active duty, currently in charge of a NATO military command in Naples, Italy. But the Bison have never been far from his thoughts. So,…

ND Awarded Grants Up To $160 Million over 10 Years For Ag Tech

January 29, 2024

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota has won up to $160 million in federal funding to support innovation, jobs and economic growth in Ag-Tech. The winning team was led by NDSU and four other partners of the FARMS Engine Coalition. The grant starts as a two-year award of 15-million dollars from the U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines Program….

NDSU wants feedback on budget cuts before making final decisions

November 29, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University is looking for feedback on budget cuts. The university is looking into whittling down its seven academic colleges to four or five. President David Cook says nothing is off the table including cutting or merging majors and eliminating arts or athletic programs. He wants to possibly get rid of programs with low…

NDSU cuts the ribbon on “world class” Nodak Insurance Company Football Performance Complex

October 14, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University cuts the ribbon on the Nodak Insurance Company Football Performance Complex. The $50 million facility is entirely privately funded. It has two turf fields including at the outdoor practice fields Bison football currently uses. The complex has a locker room, team meeting room, weight room and equipment room. “This is absolutely unbelievable….

University of Kansas’ Cook named NDSU President

February 23, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Students and faculty gather around North Dakota State University’s Memorial Hall to find out who will be the next president of the university. After interviewing 47 candidates and several visits from finalists, the north Dakota Board of Higher Education selects Dr. David Cook as the 15 president of NDSU. Cook is currently the Chancellor of the…