FARGO, N.D. — It took seven national titles in eight seasons for North Dakota State to finally score an invite to the White House. While partisan politics have made some sports teams reluctant to head to D.C., the Bison wasted no time in accepting the offer when it was presented. “Our staff has been unbelievable over the course of the…
FARGO, N.D. — The annual innovation challenge is back at North Dakota State University. The innovation challenge highlights students and their ideas to solve a problem through weeks of brainstorming, creating, and implementing those ideas. Some projects presented involve eco-friendly clothing, 3D printed prosthetics, and wind turbines. The showcase is an opportunity to for students to demonstrate their ideas and…
FARGO, N.D. — NDSU students got to order some tasty frybread tacos while supporting the Native American Student Association and American Indian Science and Engineering Society. This year’s sale was delivery only, and people ordering online could get their tacos on- or off- campus. Money raised will go towards the national conference the group is going to. The conference includes workshops…
FARGO, N.D. –NDSU is helping students connect with employers with their annual part time and summer jobs fair. Students met with over 60 potential employers to discuss and even interview for jobs. Connecting employers with students gives them the opportunity to explore different jobs and career paths all in one location. “So besides of course actually getting a job, I…
FARGO, ND — Nearly two hundred faculty and staff members at NDSU and UND have applied for employee buyouts. The limited-time program was offered in late November as a result of budget trimming. UND announced last month it received 98 applications for buyouts. NDSU has received 69 applications. A determination of who will be included in the early employee buyouts…
Bison Illustrated editor Nolan Schmidt gives us something to celebrate, another FCS Championship issue for NDSU’s 7th FCS title. This issue features recaps of all 15 Bison victories in their undefeated season. There are profiles of championship athletes and coaches, and interviews with incoming seniors, along with new head coach Matt Entz. Schmidt says the issue is a mix…
FARGO, N.D. — Over the last two days, NDSU students learned how Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution impacts the world around them. This year marks the tenth anniversary of when the university’s biological sciences department started celebrating the famed scientist. People could learn how evolutionary changes impact animal behavior while also getting to interact with live animals. One NDSU professor…
FARGO, N.D. — The start of the game was a pretty good indicator for how things were going to go for the rest of the night. North Dakota State knocked down eight 3-pt shots in the first 8:02 of the contest against Oral Roberts Thursday night. The Bison finished with 15 threes on 27 attempts, their most makes from…
FARGO, N.D. — NDSU baseball begins its season Friday in Sacramento, Calif. The early emphasis is on the pitching staff. Blake Stockert’s and Kevin Folman’s graduations leave big holes in the rotation. Plus, Riley Johnson had surgery and is expected to miss the season. Head coach Tod Brown says the first few weeks of the season will be about assessing…
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State women’s basketball could not hang on to its halftime lead against Oral Roberts Wednesday night. The Bison led 34-30 heading into the break, but they scored just 20 points in the second half and lost 65-54. After shooting 50 percent (13-for-26) in the first 20 minutes, NDSU made just seven of their 26 shots…
