NORTHERN TODAY 3 FALL 2021 t is an honor and privilege to write my first Northern Today message to you as president of Northern State University. I only started my tenure in July, but already I have seen the amazing support Northern receives from our alumni and the partnership it shares with the community of Aberdeen. Here at Northern, our faculty scholars are committed to teaching and mentoring students, offering personalized attention through experiences such as undergraduate research, study abroad programs and hands-on internships. We’re proud of our students, who are bright, engaged and committed to their studies and our institution. They are also heavily involved in community service, the local workforce and internship experiences. In this issue, we’ll showcase some of our exceptional students and faculty, particularly those engaged in undergraduate research. We’ll also showcase some of our outstanding alumni. I hope you have a chance to read through the stories of fellow Northern Wolves achieving amazing things. As alumni and community members, we know you are passionate about our university—and heavily invested, to the tune of $150 million in facilities, scholarships and educational programming over the past 10 years. You’re also deeply engaged in on-campus activities, such as fine arts and athletic events—including the newly opened Dacotah Bank Stadium! Please know how grateful we are for your commitment to NSU. Thanks to your support, Northern will continue to serve Aberdeen and the region as a center for quality academics and lifelong education, advancing economic development and remaining focused on student success. On behalf of Northern’s students, faculty and staff: Thank you! Dr. Neal Schnoor NSU President Letter from the President NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSI TY | Letter from the President Go Wolves! I
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