At first glance, a college course devoted to death might sound grim. But at the University of Tennessee, “Death, Dying, and the Undead” uses literature to explore what it means to live. From Wilfred Owen’s wrenching war poetry to Poe’s “Masque of[...]
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University of Mary hits record with over 3,900 students enrolled
The University of Mary is celebrating record enrollment this fall, with nearly 4,000 students — the largest in its 66-year history. Growth is spread across undergraduate, graduate, and online programs, drawing students from all 50 states and 20 countries, though North Dakota[...]
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Minot State to hold innovation engineering open house launch event
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University will host an open house launch event where prospective students can learn about MSU’s newest degree offering and meet with program counselors and enrollment specialists. Minot State announced the addition of a Bachelor of Science in[...]
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NDSU music programs receive $9 million upgrade
North Dakota State University’s music programs just received a major boost with more than $9 million in upgrades to their facilities. The Reinecke Fine Arts Center, now rededicated as Challey Hall, features a new 10,000-square-foot addition with rehearsal areas, recording studios, and[...]
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Dakota College Announces Fall Enrollment :: Dakota College at Bottineau
Enrollment for Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is up this fall, with headcount hitting another all-time high. The North Dakota University System calculates official fall enrollment for all 11 colleges and universities on the 20th instructional day of the semester. This year,[...]
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Enrollment up nearly 4% at North Dakota public colleges, universities
Enrollment across North Dakota’s public colleges and universities is climbing again, reaching its highest level in more than a decade. The University of North Dakota set a record with nearly 16,000 students, while North Dakota State University held steady at just under[...]
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Board appoints former lieutenant governor to lead North Dakota University System
MINOT, N.D. – North Dakota’s State Board of Higher Education voted Tuesday to make interim Chancellor Brent Sanford the long-term leader of the state’s University System. Board member Tim Mihalick said Sanford has the “it factor” that rarely comes along in a[...]
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At This Rural Microschool, Students Will Study With AI and Run an Airbnb
Elijah wasn’t sure about switching schools—until he learned he’d help run an Airbnb. That spark of excitement is exactly what educators in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank, North Carolina, are hoping for as they launch a new microschool blending academics with real-world projects. With support[...]
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Awalt, Hjelmstad join MSU Development Foundation Board
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot State University Development Foundation is pleased to announce two new members to its board, welcoming Megan (Perdue) Awalt ’11 and Cassidy Hjelmstad. Awalt, a 2011 Minot State graduate in accounting, is the chief financial officer at Farmers[...]
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Cellphone ban means less drama, more focus for some North Dakota students
As students entered their classrooms at Simle Middle School in Bismarck Wednesday morning, they instinctively went to the back of the room where a wall hanger with numbered pockets was attached to a cupboard door, waiting for their cellphones. They slipped their[...]
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UND breaks ground on STEM Complex, cuts ribbon on Merrifield Hall
Two milestones capped Homecoming Week at the University of North Dakota: the groundbreaking of a new STEM Complex and the grand reopening of Merrifield Hall. Together, they mark a renewed investment in the College of Arts and Sciences and in the future[...]
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Listen: Art meets ecology as students explore the prairie through creative expression
High school students in northeast North Dakota are learning to see the prairie with fresh eyes. Through the “Thinking Like a Prairie” project, they spent time outdoors gathering soil, grasses, and other natural materials, then turned them into art with the guidance[...]
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Wee Links Golf Course becomes outdoor classroom for Perkett Elementary students
On Wednesday, a group of Minot fifth graders traded desks for fairways at the Jack Hoeven Wee Links Golf Course. The event was part of the First Green program, which turns golf courses into outdoor classrooms for lessons in science, technology, engineering,[...]
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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library launches virtual event series
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora may not open to the public until July 4, 2026, but the education and virtual learning events for the 26th president begin next week. The library is hosting a virtual programming series featuring book talks,[...]
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Tennessee won’t say how many students are enrolled in new voucher program
Tennessee’s new universal school voucher program was billed as a bold step toward giving families more choice, but months after launch, basic questions remain unanswered. State officials have declined to release enrollment numbers, delayed public records requests, and blocked lawmakers seeking details.[...]
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Minot High FBLA launches winter clothing drive to support local families
Winter in North Dakota isn’t forgiving, and for many families, even the basics like a warm coat or a good pair of boots can be out of reach. That’s why Minot High School’s Future Business Leaders of America are stepping in early[...]