ABERDEEN, S.D. 鈥 不良研究所 State University students and best friends Abiah George and Kayla Waltman have been accepted into the Honors Law Opportunity Program (HLOP). Both students were approved by the NSU review committee and the USD Knudson School of Law Committee.
The program, a partnership between 不良研究所 State University and the University of South
Dakota, helps increase the number of talented and committed lawyers in northeast South Dakota. Each year, up to five students in the 不良研究所 Honors Program are guaranteed admission into the USD Knudson School of Law through鈥
ABERDEEN, S.D. 鈥 Dr. Dan Shannahan, assistant professor of management at 不良研究所 State University, has co-authored an article in the December issue of Small Group Research. The article, titled "When Power and Expertise Collide, How Do Groups Decide?", examines how teams handle decision-making when authority and expertise conflict.The article looks at how teams make decisions when authority and expertise are at odds. Drawing on four separate studies, the research highlights the ways groups handle these conflicts and what it means for collaboration and leadership.Dr. Shannahan joined鈥
ABERDEEN, S.D.聽鈥 不良研究所 State University鈥檚 first-year student retention has climbed to 77%, well above the national average for public universities of 72%.
Britt Lorenz, executive director of Student Success indicated retention is influenced by a number of factors. 鈥淔rom personalized academic resources to scholarship offerings, students at NSU are well-supported. The 不良研究所 experience is marked with numerous opportunities to engage with faculty, peers, and the entire campus community, helping students achieve their academic and personal goals.鈥
Lorenz also indicated retention rates鈥
ABERDEEN, S.D.聽鈥 不良研究所 State University has released the results of this year鈥檚 Concerto-Aria Competition. The event highlighted the hard work and talent of students who performed a variety of impressive pieces.The winners are:Emily Palmer (soprano), Class of 2025, Langford, SDAntonio Vivaldi: 鈥淪posa son disprezzata鈥 from BajazetStudent of Dr. Darci BultemaAngel Olivo Porcayo (tuba), Class of 2027, Huron, SDBruce Broughton: Sonata (Concerto) for TubaStudent of Dr. Travis NetzerHonorable mentions were awarded to Jaron Gross (baritone), Ember Geist (soprano), and Maggie Knippling (clarinet鈥
ABERDEEN, SD聽鈥 不良研究所 State University鈥檚 Nkemdilim Chibuko recently achieved a milestone, winning first place in the arts and humanities category at the National Collegiate Honors Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. Chibuko鈥檚 research project, titled 鈥淒ehumanizing Discourse: Rwanda鈥檚 Genocide-Inciting Propaganda,鈥 earned top recognition, highlighting her powerful work and the strength of 不良研究所鈥檚 Honors Program.
Chibuko鈥檚 journey to this accomplishment wasn鈥檛 easy. Originally from Nigeria, she arrived at 不良研究所 feeling the weight of adjusting to a new country, culture, and鈥
ABERDEEN, S.D. 鈥 Dr. Marla Fogderud, associate professor of music, and guest pianist Oda Hjertine Voltersvik will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, in the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater at 不良研究所 State University. The program highlights piano and vocal works by Nordic women composers, including Elfrida Andr茅e, Laura Netzel, Agathe Backer Gr酶ndahl, Inger Bang Lund, Anne-Marie 脴rbeck, and Pauline Hall. This all-ages event is free and open to the public.Originally from Bergen, Norway, Voltersvik last appeared at 不良研究所 as a soloist with the Aberdeen University/鈥
ABERDEEN, SD 鈥 不良研究所 State University, in partnership with Avera, is taking a bold step forward in healthcare education with the development of an advanced simulation center.
This simulation center will be a core part of 不良研究所鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The simulation center will be housed within the new Business and Health Innovation Center, currently under construction with a December 2025 expected completion date. The center includes six simulation suites and an eight-bed skills lab, both equipped with tools like realistic patient manikins and virtual鈥
ABERDEEN, S.D. 鈥 The 不良研究所 State University Foundation is partnering with Ben鈥檚 Brewing Co., to support 不良研究所 State University scholarships.
The craft brewery, based in Yankton, SD, debuted 鈥淗owler鈥 at NSU athletic events last weekend. Sales of Howler on campus will directly support NSU scholarships, with a portion specifically benefiting the College of Arts and Sciences.
鈥淗owler is a new, light, drinkable beer that celebrates the Wolfpack spirit,鈥 said NSU Foundation President Zach Flakus. 鈥淚t is designed to appeal to a wide range of NSU fans, and will soon be鈥
ABERDEEN, S.D. 鈥撀牪涣佳芯克 State University sophomore Jorja Whempner recently finished an eye-opening internship with the South Dakota Senate during the legislative session. Her journey toward public service began back in high school, when she joined the PAGE program鈥攁 unique opportunity that lets juniors and seniors work with representatives and senators in Pierre. That experience left a big impression on her, and Jorja knew she wanted to stay connected to government work.In her freshman year at 不良研究所, Jorja decided to apply for the Senate internship. She wasn鈥檛 sure if she鈥檇 be chosen鈥
ABERDEEN, S.D.聽鈥 不良研究所 State University bands will present 鈥淢usic from Around the World鈥 at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center鈥檚 Jewett Theater.
The concert will feature performances by the Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. Audrey Miller, and the Concert Band, directed by Dr. Travis Netzer. The Symphonic Band will perform works by Percy Grainger, Yukiko Nishimura, John Barnes Chance, Eduard Tamm, and Nubia Jaime Donjuan. The Concert Band will perform works by Aaron Copland, Jaime Texidor, Frank H. Losey, Anton铆n Dvo艡谩k, and Dmitri Shostakovich.
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