In a third-grade classroom in Iceland, the newest teaching assistant has four legs, a wagging tail, and a calming presence. Orka, a Labrador Retriever, is part of an innovative pilot program bringing therapy dogs into schools—not just to comfort, but to contribute.[...]
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Iowa State University research dives into connection between social media posts, depression
Scrolling through someone’s posts might offer more than a glimpse into their day—it could offer early signs of deeper struggles. At Iowa State University, researchers are training a deep learning model to detect potential mental health symptoms through the language used on[...]
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Trimming the Edtech Fat: How School Districts Are Streamlining Their Digital Ecosystems
During the pandemic, schools grabbed every digital tool they could—sometimes out of need, sometimes out of panic. Now, with budgets tightening and pressure mounting, districts are asking hard questions: What’s actually working? What’s just digital clutter? From Oklahoma City to Natick to[...]
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Dickinson Students select “Mavericks” as New Mascot
After more than 100 years, Dickinson’s schools are turning a page. The “Midgets” mascot—long a source of controversy—will be retired at the end of the year. In its place: the Mavericks, a name chosen by students to reflect boldness, independence, and local[...]
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Manitoba steps up to complete Prairie Innovation Centre in Brandon
When agriculture thrives, rural communities do too—and Manitoba is betting big on that connection. With $120 million in combined funding and bridge financing, the province is jumpstarting construction on Assiniboine College’s Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture. It’s more than a building—it’s[...]
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Minot State celebrates successful $54.8 million EMPOWER Capital Campaign
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University and the MSU Development Foundation proudly announced the completion of a major milestone. In just five and a half years, the EMPOWER Capital Campaign raised $54.8 million, the largest comprehensive fundraising effort in the University’s 112-year[...]
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NDSU students head west for inaugural Bison to the Bakken experience
NDSU students are gearing up for an adventure filled with discovery and opportunity as they head west for the inaugural Bison to the Bakken experience. The immersive, 12-day summer program offers a unique chance for students to dive into the heart of[...]
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US brain drain: the scientists seeking jobs abroad amid Trump’s assault on research
As U.S. research faces deep budget cuts and political uncertainty, a growing number of scientists are heading abroad. Economist Matthias Doepke, after 30 years in the U.S., left Northwestern University for London, citing the erosion of support for science and academic freedom.[...]
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Minot Public Superintendent addresses measles concerns
With a measles outbreak confirmed in Williams County and cases now appearing just North of the boarder, Minot Public Schools are preparing for potential local impacts. Superintendent Scott Faul outlined the district’s close coordination with First District Health and detailed communication efforts[...]
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NDSU student union renovation added to list of new projects on campus
The North Dakota State University campus is buzzing with construction like never before. From a cutting-edge engineering complex to a new agricultural research lab, student housing upgrades, and even a dedicated wrestling facility, NDSU is undergoing a massive transformation. University leaders say[...]
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Minot State set to celebrate its 110th Commencement Exercises
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University is proud to continue its long-standing tradition dating back to its first graduating class in 1914 by celebrating its 110th Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 16. “The annual MSU Commencement ceremony each May is such a[...]
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MSU professor Roberts takes home seven Eric Sevareid Awards
MINNEAPOLIS, M.N. – Neil Roberts, a professional communication professor at Minot State University, has been a storyteller most of his life. His experience as a television anchor and reporter for local television, more than 25 years of doing syndicated radio reporting, and[...]
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North Dakota invests millions in skilled trades. But will the students stay?
In Dickinson, hope comes welded to ambition—literally. At a recent career expo, more than 1,200 students explored trades and professions tied to local industry, part of a growing effort to keep young talent rooted in western North Dakota. But the challenge runs[...]
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Dickinson breaks ground on $69M high school expansion, largest in district history
Dickinson Public Schools has officially broken ground on a $69 million expansion and renovation of Dickinson High School—the largest construction project in district history and the first major upgrade to the facility in over 30 years. The project includes a new three-story[...]
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Point: Attending College Has a New Mission – Help Save Democracy
When I grew up, attending college was a badge of honor increasingly required for career success and a widely praised life experience that helped young people become adults, fueling American prosperity. I remember watching public-interest TV ads extolling the benefits of college[...]
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Counterpoint: Are University Degrees Still Worth the Cost?
For generations, an American university degree was considered a ticket to a better future. It promised intellectual growth, exposure to various experiences and perspectives, and economic opportunity and security. Unfortunately, that no longer is the case. American universities have lost their way,[...]