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NDSU Student with NASA Experience Discusses Artemis II Mission

Senior Emily Mikhail spent the past summer working at the NASA facility in Langley, which she described as a dream come true, and says that seeing a craft back in outer space is incredibly exciting.

April 8, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The nation’s eyes have been glued to the progress of the Artemis II mission. One particularly interested person is a senior at NDSU who worked at NASA this past summer. Emily Mikhail was named an Astronaut Scholar for 2025-26 and worked at the NASA facility in Langley, Virginia. Her research primarily focused on lunar landers and…

Third and final NDSU presidential candidate makes his case

March 25, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Dr. Alan Smith speaks at NDSU, laying out his case to be the next NDSU president.FARGO — The third and final NDSU presidential candidate visited campus and made his case to take the university’s top position on Wednesday, March 25. Dr. Alan Smith is a tenured professor at Utah State University, where he has also served as interim president. On…

First of three finalists to become the next NDSU president visits the campus

March 23, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The three finalists for the next president of NDSU are visiting campus this week. First up is Dr. Marshall Stewart. He is currently executive vice president for external engagement at Kansas State University. The session lasted one hour and included a 20-minute presentation and time for questions from the audience, followed by a 30-minute meet and…

Nationwide pool of 60 candidates narrowed to three to become 16th President of NDSU

March 19, 2026

TJ Nelson,

Dr. Marshall Stewart, Dr. Bernie Savarese and Dr. Alan SmithFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There are three finalists remaining to become the next president at NDSU after the search committee narrowed down a nationwide pool of over 60 applicants. They include: Dr. Marshall Stewart, executive vice president for external engagement, Kansas State University. Dr. Bernie Savarese, vice president for academic affairs,…

No. 14 NDSU MBB Draws No. 3 Michigan State in NCAA Tournament First Round Thursday in Buffalo

This is NDSU’s sixth NCAA Tournament bid since 2009, and the Bison will be looking for their third victory in March Madness.

March 15, 2026

Ryan Bowlin,

FARGO (KVRR) – The celebration continued Sunday afternoon at the Scheels Center as the North Dakota State Bison men’s basketball team gathered with fans for a watch party to learn their fate in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. After capturing their sixth Summit League Tournament title on March 9 over North Dakota, the Bison officially discovered when and where…

Koenen battles through ankle injury to lead NDSU to Summit League championship game

NDSU beat St. Thomas 63-51 in the conference semifinals

March 7, 2026

Aaron Walling,

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KVRR) – For the 2nd time in program history, the North Dakota State Bison women’s basketball program is heading to the Summit League championship game. The Bison took down St. Thomas in the conference semifinals 63-51 as the defense got 11 steals. “I thought we were on point defensively,” said NDSU Head Coach Jory Collins. “You try…

Local Researchers Discover Use Of Egg Whites Combats Pfas

Local researchers at NDSU make breakthrough with the use of egg whites on PFAS

March 5, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the last two years, researchers at several universities, including NDSU, have been tackling the removal of PFAS from contaminated water. And in a most recent breakthrough, the team has discovered the albumin or protein from egg whites could help with that removal. “Why is this important? Important because it gives us a low-cost option. Also,…

NDSU Launches Center for Banking and Finance

The new center promises to set up students for profitable careers in the banking and finance world through a host of resources.

February 18, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University has added a new academic center to its campus in order to expand opportunities for students in the world of banking. Faculty and industry leaders gathered at the College of Business today to launch the Center for Banking and Finance. The Center aims to give students hands-on experience with emerging financial technologies…

Members of Iranian Community in Fargo-Moorhead Protest for Regime Change

Iran's exiled Crown Prince called for a global day of action, which led to demonstrations in several major world cities.

February 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Members of the Iranian community in Fargo-Moorhead as well as their supporters held a demonstration on Saturday as part of an international call to action. Protests took place in Munich, Los Angeles, Toronto – and Fargo, as a crowd gathered down by Broadway Square. Those in attendance called for a regime change, saying that the current…

NDSU officially announces their move to join the Mountain West Conference for football

February 9, 2026

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (NDSU ATHLETICS/KVRR) – North Dakota State University announced today that it has accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West Conference as an affiliate member for football, competing at the Football Bowl Subdivision level beginning this fall. The move follows years of evaluation and planning and reflects NDSU’s long-term strategy as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Joining the…