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02 Jul New Board members welcomed; Gorder appointed DCB interim dean

Posted at 16:01h in News and Media by ejensen

Three new members were welcomed to the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) during its June 26 meeting at Lake Region State College in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Members Pat Sogard, of Williston; and Levi Bachmeier, of West Fargo; begin their four-year terms...

26 Jun Darling leaves lasting legacy at Lake Region State College

Posted at 14:04h in News and Media by ejensen

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) honored outgoing Lake Region State College (LRSC) President Doug Darling at an informal gathering on campus on June 25, 2025. At the SBHE meeting, he was also bestowed with President Emeritus status in recognition...

05 Jun New SBHE leadership elected; interim president named at LRSC

Posted at 18:08h in News and Media by ejensen

Electing new leadership and filling a presidential vacancy topped the agenda for the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education’s May 29 meeting at Bismarck State College. The Board began its business by amending incoming Dickinson State University President Scott Molander’s contract to allow him...

29 May Simone appointed interim president of Lake Region State College

Posted at 15:00h in News and Media by ejensen

BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) appointed Dr. Carmen Simone as interim president of Lake Region State College (LRSC) beginning July 1, 2025, after current President Doug Darling retires at the end of June. “I join the entire Lake Region campus and...

21 May Statement on passing of Rep. Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Schreiber-Beck from NDUS, SBHE

Posted at 15:48h in News and Media by ejensen

Statement on the passing of Rep. Cynthia “Cindy” Schreiber-Beck from the North Dakota University System (NDUS) and the State Board of Higher Education (SBHE): “We are saddened to learn about the passing of Representative Cynthia “Cindy” Schreiber-Beck, who devoted herself to making North Dakota a better...

12 May SBHE welcomes Sanford as interim chancellor

Posted at 20:42h in News and Media by ejensen

The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) welcomed interim chancellor Brent Sanford to his new position during their April 30 meeting. Sanford officially started his new role on the day of the meeting. Dr. Mark Hagerott, former North Dakota University System chancellor, announced...

30 Apr SBHE statement on internal review

Posted at 13:32h in News and Media by ejensen

Over the weekend, records were released to the media from the Ray Holmberg investigation. The State Board of Higher Education learned, at the same time as the public, that individuals previously affiliated with our institutions or board, may have had a connection to the criminal...

14 Apr Leingang appointed as interim president of Bismarck State College

Posted at 20:08h in News and Media by ejensen

BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) appointed Dr. Dan Leingang as interim president of Bismarck State College (BSC) beginning April 30, 2025, after the selection of Brent Sanford as interim North Dakota University System (NDUS) chancellor. Sanford had been serving as...

11 Apr Chancellor Hagerott’s farewell letter

Posted at 20:41h in Chancellor Mark Hagerott, News and Media by ejensen

An Open Letter to the Public: Following today's announcement at the Special SBHE meeting, I want to say it has been an absolute privilege and an honor to serve almost a decade as the Chancellor of the North Dakota University System, serving in the state where...

11 Apr Hagerott announces retirement from ND University System

Posted at 19:48h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

Bismarck, N.D. — During today’s State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) meeting, North Dakota University System (NDUS) Chancellor Mark Hagerott announced his retirement. The SBHE accepted his retirement, which will be effective April 29, 2025. SBHE Chair Tim Mihalick said, “I have enjoyed working with the...