North Dakota State University Archives

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…

North Dakota’s Grand Farm earns another $7 million in state funding

November 24, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Grand Farms near Casselton, North Dakota, was the site of a demonstration of a Bobcat tractor equipped with Agtonomy’s autonomous operating platform in a mock vineyard field at the Grand Farm Innovation Campus. In the background, the company Pyka demonstrates an autonomous crop protection aircraft. (Photo courtesy of Grand Farm)CASSELTON, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota is investing $7…

Ndsu Named College Of Distinction For 2025 26

North Dakota State University Named College of Distinction for 2025-26

University staff say they're especially proud of their recent progress in the areas of career development and educational opportunity for those in the military.

November 13, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University prides itself on a great many things – be it the on-field success of the Bison, the accomplishments of its alumni, or the campus atmosphere they’ve cultivated. Now, they have one more feather to stick in their collective cap. “This really is a celebration of all the work and the commitment we…

NDSU President named finalist for Iowa State University President

November 5, 2025

KVRR Staff,

David CookAMES, Iowa (KVRR-KFGO) – The president of North Dakota State University has been named a finalist in the search for the next Iowa State University president. The Iowa Board of Regents announced Dr. David Cook as the second finalist. Cook will visit campus on Thursday, Nov. 6, to meet with faculty, staff, students and community members. He will participate…

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…

Electricity rate increase could cost NDSU $1 million annually

October 14, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Alex Nisbet, a regulatory policy specialist for Xcel Energy, speaks during a public input session hosted by the North Dakota Public Service Commission on July 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A proposed electric rate increase would cost North Dakota State University about $1 million a year, a representative of the college told…

NDSU holds ribbon cutting ceremony for new Challey Hall

September 26, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Challey Hall ribbon cutting ceremony. 9/26/25.FARGO — NDSU held a ribbon cutting on Friday to commemorate the opening of the remodeled music building. A large crowd gathered on Bolley Drive as the NDSU band played the school’s anthem. Previously known as the Reineke Fine Arts Center, it has been renamed to Challey Hall, honoring the Challey family, who have made…

Fall Career Expo Returns to NDSU

The annual event is a chance for students to get face time with prospective employers from all around the region.

September 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Students at NDSU got their annual look at professional life after college on August 17. The university’s 2025 Fall Career Expo took place at the Fargodome from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. More than 200 employers had booths set up on the stadium floor. Students were able to connect with company representatives and hand out their…

NDSU credits strategic changes for first-day enrollment increase

August 26, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota State University is reporting a first-day enrollment increase as they welcomed in 11,954 students. That’s a one percent increase compared to the same day last year. This includes a three percent increase in first-time freshman, a three percent increase in transfer students, and a one percent increase in graduate enrollment. The school mentions several…

Poster Session Allows Undergrads to Show Off Summer Research

Nearly 50 students had research on display at the event.

August 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An event at NDSU gave several undergrads a chance to show what they’ve been up to this summer. The Summer Research Poster Session featured 46 undergraduate and high school students who have spent their summer doing scientific research, and on Friday they got to present their findings. Over the summer, the undergrads have been doing hand-on…