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Brooks Hetle, Residence Life associate director, and Brooke Thiel, assistant professor of agricultural education, received the Honorary American FFA Degree in an Oct. 28 ceremony during the 95th National FFA Convention and Expo at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Two staff members have been honored for their contributions to the success of the NDSU College of Engineering. Rob Sailer was named the Outstanding Staff Award winner for the professional level.

Pamela Westby has joined the team at the NDSU Bookstore as coordinator of course materials. She has more than 30 years of experience in positions in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Westby has expertise in strategic planning and project management, including emphasis on…

Jordan Dipalma, NDSU coordinator for fraternity and sorority life, has been selected as the 2022 Campus Professional of the Year Award recipient by Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. She was nominated by the North Dakota Beta chapter.

NDSU Extension personnel Penny Nester, Karl Hoppe and Angie Johnson were recognized at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents conference. Three NDSU Extension personnel were honored during the recent National Association of County Agricultural Agents…

Rebecca Sandell has accepted the position of award and budget officer on the NDSU Research and Creative Activity-sponsored programs administration team. In the role, Sandell will assist faculty with proposal budget review, negotiate certain awards and provide guidance…

NDSU is one of 44 colleges and universities selected to receive a grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) program. The $33,954 grant will be used to create, expand and diversify American student…

NDSU Agriculture announced individuals who have been awarded promotion or tenure for their research and teaching contributions. Faculty and staff who have been promoted are: • Amanda Arens, Langdon Research Extension Center, promoted to research specialist II. •…

Leigh Ann Skurupey has accepted the position of NDSU Extension assistant director for the North Dakota 4-H Youth Development Center. She began her duties on July 16. "I am excited to be part of NDSU Extension leadership as we work together to embody integrity,…