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Inauguration of NDSU’s 16th President

Join the NDSU community on Thursday, Oct. 1, to celebrate the inauguration of President Marshall Stewart. The day begins with the formal inauguration ceremony and State of the University address in Festival Concert Hall.

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Visit us and discover your moment at NDSU

Visit NDSU in Fargo — big enough to explore, small enough to feel like home. Feel the strength of community and the pride that powers NDSU.

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NDSU Impact

As North Dakota’s land-grant, R1 research university, NDSU ranks among the nation’s best in higher education. Students and faculty work together to tackle real challenges, fuel the workforce and shape careers of the future.

Horizons of new knowledge

Push boundaries in labs, fields and studios with faculty who turn bold ideas into breakthroughs.

Research at NDSU

Research in action

From crop science to cybersecurity, students dive into field-tested, industry-connected work that builds futures and drives progress.

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NDSU is more than academics, it’s home to champions. With 292 conference titles and 30 national championships combined in all sports since 1925, Bison Athletics bring the thunder of game day and the pride of the Herd to life. Go Bison!

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