16 NORTHERN MAGAZINE Building on Legacy On the first day of classes in spring 2026, Northern State University’s new Business and Health Innovation Center opened its doors to students and faculty, marking a transformative new chapter for the School of Business. The 44,000-square-foot facility replaces Lincoln Hall, which served for decades as the department’s home. Purpose-built for modern business education, the new center features collaborative spaces, innovative classrooms and technology designed to prepare future business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals for a rapidly changing world. “There is so much momentum within the School of Business right now, and this beautiful academic building will create meaningful opportunities for educational growth and community connections,” said Dr. Kristi Bockorny, Dacotah Bank dean of the School of Business. “It represents a promising future, while intentionally honoring the School of Business’s history and progress.”
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