Jan
5

2026

Ellis to become next Publications Specialist

CHADRON – Riley Ellis has been hired as a Publications Specialist at 91ÇÑ×Ó State College, where he will manage the Print Shop and provide graphic design for the college’s marketing and communications efforts. Ellis’ first day is Jan. 5, filling a position vacated by Dewayne Gimeson, who retired in early January.
Jan
6

2026

Rangeland program welcomes students from near and far

CHADRON – The Rangeland Management program at 91ÇÑ×Ó State College has a wide variety of students with diverse backgrounds, gathering from around the world to learn about the environment. Kai Isa, Gavin Molinar, and Patty Timmons all come from various places, yet they have united as classmates proving that 91ÇÑ×Ó is a place of collaboration and community.
Jan
7

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó plans to acknowledge MLK Jr. Day

CHADRON- The 91ÇÑ×Ó State Connections and Community Committee is sponsoring activities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 19, a day when classes do not convene across the Nebraska State College System.
Jan
8

2026

RLOP helps 91ÇÑ×Ó graduate achieve her goals

CHADRON – A program started at 91ÇÑ×Ó State College in 2017 to help address the shortage of trained legal professionals in rural Nebraska was a primary factor in helping Alliance native Samantha (Carillo) Stephenson fulfill her goal of becoming a county attorney.
Jan
22

2026

Mentorship flourishes at 91ÇÑ×Ó

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College graduate student Sutton Pohlman of Stanton, Nebraska, is gaining valuable research experience through a mentorship with Dr. Clint Evrard, Assistant Professor of Physics and Chemistry. Both Pohlman and Evrard say their collaborative efforts reflect the value of faculty-student partnerships at 91ÇÑ×Ó.
Jan
23

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó to host ninth annual Best of the West

CHADRON – The 91ÇÑ×Ó State College Business Academy will host the ninth annual Best of the West Business Competition for regional high school students in the Student Center Tuesday. This year, 173 students from eight Nebraska schools are registered to compete compared to 108 competitors last year, according to Dr. Gary Dusek, Professor and Department Chair.
Jan
26

2026

RLOP names incoming participants

CHADRON – The following students have accepted a position in the Rural Law Opportunities Program (RLOP) for the 2026-27 academic year: Samuel Anderson of Kimball, Neb., Fallon DuBlois of Bridgeport, Neb., Lena Groetzinger of Aurora, Neb., Joe McMurtrey of Ainsworth, Neb., Evellyn Milano of Scottsbluff, Neb., Nevaeh Spurling of Milford, Neb., Elaina Strong of 91ÇÑ×Ó, Asha Thompson of Genoa, Colo., and current 91ÇÑ×Ó student Brianna Barney of Hickman, Neb.
Jan
26

2026

Students from three states to attend High Plains Band and Choir Festival

CHADRON – One hundred forty high school students from 24 schools in Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota will attend 91ÇÑ×Ó State College’s annual High Plains Band and Choir Festival Monday, Feb. 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Jan
27

2026

Excellence in Early Childhood Education Conference set for Feb. 20-21

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College will host its annual Excellence in Early Childhood Education Conference Feb. 20 and 21.
Jan
27

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó announces spring Music schedule

NOTE: The May 1 concert in the Planetarium has been canceled. CHADRON – The 91ÇÑ×Ó State College Music Department has announced its concert schedule for the spring semester.
Feb
2

2026

Point of Origin art show featured in Memorial Hall

CHADRON – Point of Origin: Bridging Realities through Collage, Technology, and Identity, an exhibition by Natalie Tyree, is on display in Memorial Hall’s Main Gallery now through Friday, Feb. 13. The gallery is free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Feb
2

2026

Ninth Best of the West competition results announced

CHADRON – One-hundred sixty-one students from Nebraska high schools participated in the Ninth Annual Best of the West competition last Wednesday at 91ÇÑ×Ó State College. According to Dr. Gary Dusk, Business Academy Professor, Department Chair and event organizer, students from Alliance, Hemingford, 91ÇÑ×Ó, Hay Springs, Scottsbluff, Sidney, Valentine, and Mitchell high schools registered for the contest.
Feb
3

2026

Brust’s work contributes to insect biodiversity knowledge base

CHADRON — A 91ÇÑ×Ó State College biologist’s work on grasshoppers in both Wisconsin and Nebraska is reshaping what scientists know about insect biodiversity in the Midwest and revealing how much remains undocumented.
Feb
9

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó State College and Des Moines University Announce Strategic Educational Partnership

91ÇÑ×Ó State College in 91ÇÑ×Ó, Nebraska, and Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in West Des Moines, Iowa, have announced a new partnership designed to create streamlined pathways for students pursuing advanced degrees in health care and biomedical sciences.
Feb
10

2026

Broussard named Student of the Month

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College student Gabriel Broussard has been chosen as the Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for January 2026.
Feb
11

2026

Graves Lecture Series to highlight outdoor journalism, law, and art

CHADRON — The Graves Lecture Series will resume later this month at 91ÇÑ×Ó State College. The series, which is free and open to the public, is a forum for speakers of many interests and disciplines. Since 2006, the series has included presentations about a wide variety of historical, cultural, artistic, and scientific areas. Each presentation this semester will be at 6 p.m. in the Sandoz Center’s Chicoine Atrium.
Feb
12

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó art student brings children’s book to life through illustrations

CHADRON – Maya Goss of Cheyenne, Wyoming, a senior art student at 91ÇÑ×Ó State College, has completed a four-year project illustrating the children’s book, Figgy the Snowbird. The story about a little cat, Figgy, who goes on a driving adventure with his family, was written by a 91ÇÑ×Ó author whose pen name is Mika.
Feb
12

2026

High Plains Band and Choir Festival celebrates 54th year

CHADRON – One hundred forty high school students from 25 schools in Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming gathered for 91ÇÑ×Ó State College’s 54th annual High Plains Band and Choir Festival in early February.
Feb
16

2026

Ackles receives conservation scholarship

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College student Gracie Ackles of Farwell, Nebraska, received the $1,000 Tina Lorentzen Carlson Memorial Scholarship recently from the Nebraska Chapter of the Soil & Water Conservation Society, the Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Foundation, and the Nebraska Chapter SWCS-UNL Foundation
Feb
16

2026

Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation announces 2025 award recipients

LINCOLN – Dr. Anthony Perlinski, 91ÇÑ×Ó State College Professor and Rangeland Management department chair, received the Nebraska Range and Conservation Endowment during the Nebraska Cattlemen annual awards banquet in December in Kearney, Nebraska. Perlinski was awarded a $6,000 grant on behalf of the Nebraska Cattlemen Research and Education Foundation.
Feb
18

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó to close Thursday, Feb.19

Due to the current winter storm and a winter weather advisory in effect until 2 p.m. today (Thursday), the 91ÇÑ×Ó State College campus will be closed all day Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.

Feb
25

2026

RHOP students announced

CHADRON – Twenty-five Nebraska high school students have been selected for the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) at 91ÇÑ×Ó State College.
Feb
26

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó encourages students to March into advising month

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College encourages students and advisers to meet throughout March before registration for summer and fall classes opens in late March.
Feb
26

2026

Jacobs urges educators to ‘Be the buffalo’

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College’s annual Excellence in Early Childhood Education Conference Feb. 21 featured keynote speaker Dean Jacobs.

Feb
27

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó mourns loss of Dr. Smith

CHADRON – Dr. Tom Smith, History Professor and Department Chair at 91ÇÑ×Ó State College, died Saturday, Feb. 21, in 91ÇÑ×Ó. He was 59. A memorial service for Smith will be Friday, March 6, at 2 p.m. at Chamberlain Chapel in 91ÇÑ×Ó.

Mar
5

2026

Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

CHADRON – In the first Graves Lecture of the spring semester, 91ÇÑ×Ó alum and Nebraskaland Regional Editor Justin Haag spoke about the magazine’s 100th anniversary celebration.
Mar
5

2026

Dogert is the Strive Student of the Month

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College student Kayah Dogert of 91ÇÑ×Ó is the Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for February.
Mar
11

2026

Western District History Day results announced

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College hosted the annual Western District History Day March 4. A variety of categories were offered for high school and middle school student competitors. The top three winners in each category will advance to the Nebraska state contest in Lincoln on April 25. The National History Day theme is Turning Points in History.
Mar
16

2026

Dean and Goss featured in Senior Art Show

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College’s Senior Art Show, Faulture – Where Creativity Begins, will include work by Bailey Dean of Highmore, South Dakota, and Maya Goss of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Pieces in the exhibit show the students’ creative process in a range of mediums from two-dimensional to three-dimensional.
Mar
16

2026

Hewitt appointed as SRM Student Conclave President

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College student Elle Hewitt of Kearney, Nebraska, was appointed Student Conclave President of the Society for Range Management (SRM) at the 2026 conference in Monterey Bay, California, in February. The conclave is the undergraduate section of the international organization.
Mar
16

2026

Health Professions Showcase set for March 25

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College’s annual Health Professions Showcase, a day designed to educate and inspire high school students aspiring to join the medical field, will take place March 25.
Mar
19

2026

The Big Event registration opens to volunteers, jobsite applications

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College’s annual student-led day of service, The Big Event, is returning April 11. Jobsite registration forms are open to 91ÇÑ×Ó businesses and residents until March 31. Volunteers registered by March 31 are guaranteed a free T-shirt and sandwich.
Mar
24

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó alum earns Teacher of the Year in Wyoming

CHADRON — Jordon Cooper, a 2016 91ÇÑ×Ó State College graduate, has been named the 2025 Wyoming Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Wyoming Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (WAHPERD).
Mar
24

2026

Fernau selected percussion section leader at intercollegiate performance

CHADRON — Three 91ÇÑ×Ó State College students participated in the Nebraska Intercollegiate Band, part of the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association conference March 5-7 in Lincoln.
Mar
25

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó alum highlights power of everyday juries in defining reasonableness

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College alumnus Conor Casey discussed the principle of reasonableness during his March 19 Graves Lecture, titled Who Decides What’s Reasonable?
Mar
30

2026

Garcia chosen as Project Strive Student of the Month for March

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College student Sebastian Garcia of Black Hawk, South Dakota, is the March Student of the Month for Project Strive/TRiO.
Mar
31

2026

Denham completes largest sculpture of her career

CHADRON — 91ÇÑ×Ó State College Art Associate Professor Trudy Denham recently completed a nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus for a new Catholic educational building near the Assumption Arena in 91ÇÑ×Ó. The sculpture is the largest project of her career.
Apr
2

2026

International Food Tasting Party set for April 18

CHADRON – The 41st annual 91ÇÑ×Ó State College International Food Tasting Party April 18 will feature a wide range of cultural experiences. Guests can expect traditional foods from different countries, a cultural fashion walk showcasing attire from around the world, and multiple live performances.
Apr
9

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó High students showcase artwork at 91ÇÑ×Ó

CHADRON — Paintings and drawings by about 30 91ÇÑ×Ó High School students will be on display in an exhibit titled Get Your Kicks in 2026 now through May 8 at 91ÇÑ×Ó State College’s Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Apr
9

2026

Graphic design students attend conference in Omaha

CHADRON — Art Professor Mary Donahue and three students from 91ÇÑ×Ó State College attended the Meet the Pros conference in Omaha March 25-28.
Apr
13

2026

Sculpture dedication set for Friday

CHADRON – A new permanent outdoor sculpture, Field Work(s), installed near the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning (COIL) in late July will be dedicated this week. The piece fulfills Nebraska’s requirement that one percent of state construction funding for certain capital projects be used for public art. A reception is planned for Friday, April 17, at 10:30 a.m. in the north with, lower level of COIL.
Apr
14

2026

Haas Named 2026 NSCS Teaching Excellence Award Recipient

LINCOLN – The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges has selected Assistant Professor Jordan Haas of 91ÇÑ×Ó State College as the 2026 Teaching Excellence Award recipient for the Nebraska State College System (NSCS). Haas was chosen during the Board’s April meeting and will be formally recognized during spring commencement ceremonies at 91ÇÑ×Ó State College.
Apr
16

2026

Banzhaf returns to alma mater as commencement speaker

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College alum Shawn Banzhaf will be the Spring Commencement speaker May 9 in the Chicoine Center at 10 a.m.
Apr
16

2026

Galaxy Series welcomes author, Joy Castro, Wednesday

CHADRON – A public reading by Dr. Joy Castro followed by a question and answer session, is set for Wednesday, April 22 at 4 p.m. at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center. The event is free and open to the public.
Apr
16

2026

The Big Event and its volunteers enjoy another successful outing

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College adjunct faculty member and adviser to The Big Event student staff, Nicky McHugh, called Saturday’s event a tremendous success led by students. A total of 292 volunteers registered in advance, with 42 more joining the effort the day of the event to serve 43 jobsites.
Apr
21

2026

Two students receive Golden Leaf awards

CHADRON – Shelby Westinghouse of Hot Springs, South Dakota, and Mekenna Fisher of Hershey, Nebraska, received awards of distinction at the Golden Leaf Awards contest in late March sponsored by the Northern Plains Collegiate Media Association, according to 91ÇÑ×Ó Associate Professor Julian Berrian.
Apr
22

2026

NSCS, 91ÇÑ×Ó to recognize Denim Day April 29

The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State College System approved a resolution during its regular business meeting in early April to recognize Denim Day on April 29 as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Apr
22

2026

Health Professions students honored

CHADRON – The 91ÇÑ×Ó State College Health Professions Club hosted its annual banquet April 10. Students advancing to professional school were honored, as well as outgoing and incoming officers of the Health Professions Club.
Apr
22

2026

Employees honored for retirement, years of service, and teaching excellence

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College employees were honored during the annual employee recognition lunch April 16. Employees were recognized for retirement, years of service, and teaching excellence.
Apr
22

2026

Prospective students; parents appreciate Future Eagle events

CHADRON – More than 70 prospective students and their families attended Future Eagle Nights across the region where they gathered for dinner, met 91ÇÑ×Ó State College President Dr. Jodi Kupper and Admissions staff, and heard from alumni.
Apr
23

2026

Rising Sophomore ceremony honors students

CHADRON – Rising Sophomores at 91ÇÑ×Ó State College were honored with awards for their academic majors and outstanding contributions in extracurricular activities during an annual ceremony April 15.  The ceremony, now in its 11th year, recognizes current 91ÇÑ×Ó freshmen who have been nominated by 91ÇÑ×Ó employees and students for their achievements during their first year at 91ÇÑ×Ó.
Apr
23

2026

Christensen honored as April Student of the Month

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College student Caleb Christensen of Guernsey, Wyoming, is the Project Strive/TRiO student of the month for April.
Apr
28

2026

Ganguly co-authors study of forever chemicals

CHADRON – A 91ÇÑ×Ó State College Assistant Professor of Business, Dr. Diya Ganguly, is the first author and project lead on a research project about so-called forever chemicals published recently in Ecological Economics, a peer-reviewed journal.
Apr
30

2026

Criminal Justice majors establishing careers

CHADRON – Three 91ÇÑ×Ó State College Criminal Justice graduates are gaining experience with a variety of law enforcement agencies in the region. They are Vernon Plenty Bull (2024), Ashley Tolstedt (2024), and Haylee Sitzman (2023).
Apr
30

2026

Akwanamnye, Hrabik, and Kucera Appointed as Student Trustees for the Nebraska State Colleges

LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Daniella Akwanamnye of 91ÇÑ×Ó State, Lucas Hrabik of Peru State, and Mattie Kucera of Wayne State to serve as student trustees on the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges. They will serve a one-year term (2026-27 academic year) and represent the students of the State Colleges.
Apr
30

2026

Art Guild returns from Las Vegas trip

CHADRON – Members of the 91ÇÑ×Ó State College Art Guild recently returned from a trip to Las Vegas where students explored art installations, museums, architecture, and environmental landscapes that inspired reflection on creativity and history. Led by 91ÇÑ×Ó Art Professor Mary Donahue, the trip combined visits to major art destinations with opportunities to study ecology and public art.
Apr
30

2026

Donahue recalls two decades of Art-related trips in Graves Lecture

CHADRON – For more than two decades, 91ÇÑ×Ó State College Art Professor Mary Donahue has taken students out of the classroom and into museums, artist studios, advertising agencies, and cultural landmarks across the country.
May
4

2026

First 250 91ÇÑ×Ó specialty license plates offered at no cost

CHADRON – Nebraska residents will soon have the opportunity to display their Eagle pride statewide with a specialty license plate featuring 91ÇÑ×Ó State College’s iconic C-Hill.
May
7

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó students earn numerous ROTC awards

CHADRON – United States Army ROTC cadets, guests, and cadre members from 91ÇÑ×Ó State College, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and Black Hills State University gathered April 24 in Rapid City for the 2026 Mount Rushmore Military Ball, a formal event that celebrates military tradition, professionalism, and esprit de corps.
May
7

2026

Spring Commencement includes Associate and Specialist degrees

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College’s Spring Commencement on Saturday will honor 29 Associate of General Studies degree recipients, 52 candidates for master’s degrees, 188 candidates for bachelor’s degrees, and one specialist degree candidate. The combined ceremony begins at 10 a.m. in the Chicoine Center.
May
8

2026

Ivy Day ceremony honors students

CHADRON – Graduating 91ÇÑ×Ó State College seniors were honored Friday during Ivy Day, a traditional event since 1920, sponsored by the Blue Key and Cardinal Key national honor societies.
May
12

2026

Re-Engage Nebraska invites adult learners to complete degrees

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College is participating in ReEngage Nebraska, a grant-funded program designed to reconnect adult learners who have paused their education and provide them with a clear, supportive pathway back to college to pursue a degree. The program focuses on students who have been away from 91ÇÑ×Ó for more than a year by helping them return to coursework and complete their bachelor's degree.
May
12

2026

Three students participate in Nebraska INBRE program

CHADRON – Three 91ÇÑ×Ó State College students, Sonya Behrends of Alliance, Nebraska, and Danara Abshire and Piper Ryschon, both of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, will conduct research this summer with the Nebraska IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) program.
May
13

2026

Field botanist praises 91ÇÑ×Ó’s High Plains Herbarium

CHADRON – Drew Granville, an adjunct professor at Bellevue University and a field botanist who works on contract with the Lauritzen Gardens Conservation Program and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, recently visited the High Plains Herbarium at 91ÇÑ×Ó as part of the final stages of developing a comprehensive field guide.
May
13

2026

Banzhaf advises graduates to Love, listen, learn, lessen, and lead

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College alumnus Shawn Banzhaf, Executive Director of the Pat Tillman Veterans Center at Arizona State University (ASU), spoke at the combined undergraduate and graduate commencement Saturday in the Chicoine Center.
May
13

2026

West African-inspired art on exhibit in Memorial Hall

CHADRON – Takarada, an art show by Gretchen Beck of Laguna Woods, California, is in Memorial Hall’s Main Gallery now until August 14. The Main Gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or view by appointment by calling 308-432-6317. Beck’s work was accepted based on her response to a call for exhibits, according to Art Department chair Trudy Denham.
May
20

2026

Nebraska State Colleges Award Multi-Activity Scholarships

OMAHA – Twelve high school students were awarded the Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Scholarship during the NSAA State Soccer Championships, recognizing their involvement in school activities and athletics.
May
26

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó alum, Nelsen, honored with community service award

CHADRON – Dalton Nelsen, a 91ÇÑ×Ó State College alum, was awarded the Spirit of Community Service Award at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Faculty Senate annual meeting in April. The award recognizes faculty members who have used expertise, resources, talent and time outside their UNMC duties to provide community service.
May
26

2026

Students present at Nebraska Academy of Science annual meeting

CHADRON – Nineteen 91ÇÑ×Ó State College students presented at the 136th Annual Spring Meeting of the Nebraska Academy of Science (NAS) April 24 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
May
28

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó announces spring honors lists

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College has announced the undergraduate students on its Spring 2026 President’s and Dean’s Lists. The President's List consists of students with a 4.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Students met the requirements for the Dean’s List by earning at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.
Jun
3

2026

Linegar selected to participate in data project initiative

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College’s Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness Malinda Linegar has been selected as one of 27 Nebraska Fellows in the inaugural cohort for the Strategic Data Project (SDP). The initiative is a collaboration between the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University, the Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Educational Reporting System (NSWERS) and the Nebraska Strategic Data Leadership Network.

Jun
8

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó alumni speak about value of biodiversity

CHADRON – As the world observes the United Nations-designated International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists in 2026, two alumni of 91ÇÑ×Ó State College say biodiversity, plant health, and conservation are essential to sustaining agriculture, ecosystems, and rural communities.
Jun
8

2026

Educators support each other throughout master’s program

CHADRON – Two 91ÇÑ×Ó State College graduates, who once worked together in an early childhood classroom, celebrated another milestone together this spring when they each earned their master’s degrees.
Jun
11

2026

South Fork Fire response information

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College is assisting with emergency response efforts for the South Fork Fire by serving as the location for Incident Command and providing temporary shelter for displaced residents.
Jun
17

2026

Board of Trustees Welcomes Stenger

LINCOLN, NE. — The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges is pleased to announce the appointment of Angela "Angie" Stenger to the Board, bringing extensive experience in workforce development, economic growth, and community engagement to the governance of 91ÇÑ×Ó State, Peru State, and Wayne State Colleges.
Jun
22

2026

Two 91ÇÑ×Ó students place in top 10 at FBLA nationals

CHADRON – Four 91ÇÑ×Ó State College students competed and two placed in the top 10 at the FBLA Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Las Vegas June 6-8.  Mekenna Fisher of Hershey, Nebraska, placed second in Impromptu Speaking, and Alana Wheatly of Gothenburg, Nebraska, placed seventh in Business Communication and 10th in Project Management. They competed against more than 1,400 students representing 200 colleges and universities.
Jun
29

2026

Downing named Director of Assessment and Accreditation

CHADRON – Dr. Julie Downing began as the Director of Assessment and Accreditation at 91ÇÑ×Ó State College June 22.
Jun
29

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó State College provides support during South Fork Fire

CHADRON – When the South Fork Fire spread across Dawes and Sioux counties and threatened the town of Crawford in early June, a coordinated response involving hundreds of firefighters, support personnel and local partners was headquartered on the 91ÇÑ×Ó State College campus.
Jul
10

2026

Sheldon Statewide exhibition opens at 91ÇÑ×Ó

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College will open its presentation of the exhibition Sheldon Statewide: Hyphen American on Aug. 28. Memorial Hall’s Main Gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment by calling 308-432-6317. The show will close Sept. 28.
Jul
21

2026

Author, podcaster to present lecture about innate strengths

CHADRON – Award-winning leadership expert, executive coach, and author Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson will present Discover Your Brilliance at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, in the 91ÇÑ×Ó State College Student Center.
Jul
28

2026

Updated department name reflects Human Performance focus

CHADRON – This fall, the former Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Department at 91ÇÑ×Ó State College will become the Health, Physical Education and Human Performance (HPEHP) Department, reflecting an expanded academic focus and enhanced learning opportunities for students.
Aug
3

2026

Author, Craig Johnson, to speak at 91ÇÑ×Ó

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire mystery series, will visit 91ÇÑ×Ó and three other communities in western Nebraska this September as part of a regional author tour hosted by the Western Library System (WLS).
Jul
30

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó included in partnership to strengthen rural higher ed

WASHINGTON, DC — 91ÇÑ×Ó State College is included in the cohort of institutions participating in the Rural Student Success Network announced in late May by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) in collaboration with Ithaka S+R. This national initiative is designed to strengthen student success and economic mobility at rural-serving colleges and universities.
Aug
10

2026

Rangeland program adds fire management degree option

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College is preparing the next generation of land managers to meet the growing challenges of wildfire and prescribed fire through a new Rangeland Fire Management degree option.
Aug
12

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó’s Perlinski says third 100-mile race was easiest  

CHADRON -- Back in 2020 when COVID-19 had many of the nation’s sporting events and facilities shut down, Tony Perlinski, a 91ÇÑ×Ó State College range management professor and department chair, was looking for something that would keep him healthy and active outside the classroom.   
Aug
14

2026

Music department hosts meet and greet for new faculty

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College’s Music Department will welcome two new faculty members at a campus and community meet-and-greet Monday from 4-6 p.m. at Memorial Hall.
Aug
17

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó State establishes Staff Senate

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College’s professional and support staff organizations are merging under a newly established Staff Senate following the signing of its constitution Aug. 11 by 91ÇÑ×Ó President Dr. Jodi Kupper and staff representatives.
Aug
19

2026

Ryschon earns third place at science research competition

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College student Piper Ryschon of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, earned third place for her poster presentation at the Nebraska IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (NE-INBRE) Annual Research Conference at the Lied Lodge in Nebraska City, Nebraska, Aug. 2-4.
Aug
31

2026

C-Hill gets facelift

CHADRON -- Just in time for the start of the new school year, the C on C-Hill overlooking the 91ÇÑ×Ó State College campus has been repainted. The 2026 fall semester began Monday, August 24.
Aug
26

2026

New faculty members join 91ÇÑ×Ó State College

CHADRON – New 91ÇÑ×Ó State College faculty members joining the campus community this fall include five faculty members in the School of Liberal Arts and two in the School of Professional Studies and Applied Science.
Aug
31

2026

Following in their footsteps: Alumni families begin a new 91ÇÑ×Ó chapter

CHADRON – For some students, selecting a college is a journey. For others, the choice can feel like coming home. Several 91ÇÑ×Ó State College freshmen enrolling this fall have parents who previously attended and built memories at 91ÇÑ×Ó.
Sep
1

2026

Sandoz Society announces Kopp as Pilster Lecturer

CHADRON – Historian Peter Kopp will discuss the evolving role of the National Park Service (NPS) during the Mari Sandoz Society’s annual Pilster Lecture Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the 91ÇÑ×Ó State College Student Center Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public.
Sep
2

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó Music Department releases fall concert schedule  

CHADRON – The 91ÇÑ×Ó State College Music Department has announced its upcoming performances and events. All concerts are free and open to the public.
Sep
3

2026

Business Analytics option now offered at 91ÇÑ×Ó

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College is offering a new Business Analytics option in the Comprehensive Business degree. The new option will prepare students to help businesses use data to make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and remain competitive according to Business Associate Professor Dr. Amir Manzoor.
Sep
9

2026

Investiture ceremony set for President Kupper

CHADRON – Dr. Jodi Kupper will be installed as the 13th President of 91ÇÑ×Ó State College on Friday, Oct. 9, in the Chicoine Center. The investiture ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. and a reception will follow. 
Sep
14

2026

Eagle Summit deemed a success

CHADRON – The Eagle Success Summit continued to bring 91ÇÑ×Ó State College employees together for professional development and networking opportunities in early September.
Sep
22

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó introduces new net price calculator

CHADRON – As part of 91ÇÑ×Ó State College’s commitment to financial clarity and price transparency, it is announcing the launch of a new and improved net price calculator with the goal to ensure that every student understands what it will cost to attend 91ÇÑ×Ó and that all students see it as an affordable option.
Sep
21

2026

Scholarship established to honor former 91ÇÑ×Ó Professor

CHADRON – The 91ÇÑ×Ó State Foundation has established the Dr. Tom Smith Memorial Scholarship to honor the life and legacy of the former 91ÇÑ×Ó State College Professor of History.
Sep
22

2026

Graves Lecture Series to highlight AI

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College’s Graves Lecture Series will return this fall with three presentations discussing topics on Artificial Intelligence and its role in higher education and daily life. Each presentation begins at 6 p.m. in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center Atrium and are free to the public.
Sep
23

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó to offer reduced-credit-hour Justice Studies degree

CHADRON — On Sept. 18, the Higher Learning Commission approved 91ÇÑ×Ó State College’s new reduced-credit-hour Bachelor of Arts in Applied Justice Studies.
Sep
23

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó to offer reduced-credit-hour Education degree

CHADRON — On Sept. 18, the Higher Learning Commission approved 91ÇÑ×Ó State College’s new reduced-credit-hour Bachelor of Science in Applied Education degree with options in Elementary Education (K-6) and Special Education Generalist (K-12).