NORTHERN TODAY 8 SPRING 2022 News | NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSI TY ORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY’S Lincoln Hall Project is one step closer to reality, with approval from the South Dakota Legislature and Gov. Kristi Noem. The project will replace Lincoln and Briscoe halls with a state-of-the art facility housing the Northern School of Business and an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. New nursing classrooms and an expanded simulation lab will increase annual cohort capacity for South Dakota State University’s Accelerated Nursing program, delivered on NSU’s campus for nearly a decade. Noem voiced support for the project in her December budget address and funding through the state’s federal American Rescue Plan Act. In March, Senate Bill 44 received full legislative approval and was signed by the governor. Now, final federal approval is needed for Northern to begin the project. “Northern is grateful for the support of our legislators and governor, and the hard work of countless individuals to move this important campus facility forward,” said Dr. Neal Schnoor, NSU president. “It will create optimal learning environments for business and nursing students, N NSU Business and Innovation Center receives legislative, governor approval Northern is grateful for the support of our legislators and governor, and the hard work of countless individuals to move this important campus facility forward. “ ”
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