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Home Turf, High Stakes: 2004 Playoff Magic Remembered by Dakota Athletic Conference Star Jace Schillinger
Twenty years ago, a roaring crowd and frigid North Dakota weather set the stage for one of Dickinson State University’s (DSU) most...
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Nov 19, 20243 min read
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Blue Hawks Home At Last
(Dickinson, ND) – The Dickinson State University Blue Hawks are making their tenth straight appearance in the NAIA Football Playoffs, but...
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Nov 18, 20243 min read
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Dickinson State University Heritage Foundation Give Day: A Tradition of Generosity and Impact
The Dickinson State University Heritage Foundation’s Give Day once again brought together community, alumni, and friends to invest in...
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Nov 13, 20242 min read
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Full Court Reunion: Remembering the Blue Hawks’ Historic Runs to Nationals
College Homecoming weekends offer an opportunity to honor tradition and legacy. For the 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 Dickinson State...
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Oct 31, 20245 min read
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A Legacy Beyond Rivalry: LaVern Jessen’s Endowed Scholarship at Dickinson State
Why would a Minot State University (MSU) Hall of Fame athlete establish an endowed scholarship at Dickinson State University? Although...
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Oct 24, 20242 min read
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Donor Spotlight: Continuing the Tradition: The Pat Fisher Memorial
Pat Fisher (1948-2015) loved golf, Dickinson, The Rock, and his family. Not necessarily in that order. Before Pat passed away in 2015,...
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Oct 23, 20242 min read
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Alumni Spotlight: The Impact of Wrestling Great LeRoy Boespflug
LeRoy Boespflug (’63) was a pioneer in the sport of wrestling at both the high school and collegiate levels, competing on the first...
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Oct 23, 20242 min read
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Alumni Spotlight: Shannon Swanson-Halvorsen: Balancing Business, Family, and Faith
Shannon Swanson-Halvorsen (’10) has mastered the art of balance. She is the mother of five and the owner of five successful businesses:...
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Oct 9, 20242 min read
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The DSU Heritage Foundation Announces the 2024 Alumni Fellow and Award Recipients
DICKINSON, N.D.  – The DSU Heritage Foundation proudly announces its 2024 Alumni Honorees, recognized for exceptional contributions in...
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Oct 4, 20244 min read
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The Ledger of a Life Well Lived: Honoring Richard T. King’s Impact on DSU Accounting
The Dickinson State University (DSU) community mourns the loss of longtime accounting professor Richard T. King, who passed away in his...
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Oct 3, 20241 min read
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A Legacy in Focus: Dr. Nathan Lebsock '11 and the DSU Connection
A Legacy in Focus: Dr. Nathan Lebsock and the DSU Connection Dr. Nathan Lebsock’s '11 academic and career journey mirrors that of his...
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Oct 3, 20242 min read
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Joe Ibach’s No Regrets Journey
Joe Ibach (’75), founder of Dakota Appraisal & Consulting, is a real estate appraiser based in Bismarck, North Dakota. With nearly 50...
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Oct 2, 20243 min read
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Midco: Proud Corporate Sponsor of Dickinson State University’s Homecoming Football Game
“For nearly ten years, Midco has been a proud sponsor of Dickinson State University and DSU Athletics. DSU does an excellent job of...
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Sep 30, 20241 min read
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DSU Alumnus Kendall Bergrud Named 2025 North Dakota Teacher of the Year
Kendall Bergrud '12, a mathematics teacher at Wachter Middle School in Bismarck and an alumnus of Dickinson State University (DSU), has...
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Sep 30, 20241 min read
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Running Through History: The Inaugural Rough Rider Cross Country Meet
Cross country at the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) level requires endurance, strategy, and team cohesion....
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Sep 30, 20242 min read
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From Ice to Iron: Chris Walby’s Journey from Dickinson State University to the CFL
Chris Walby came to Dickinson State University as a skinny 6-foot-6 hockey player from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and left as one of the...
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Sep 20, 20242 min read
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Julia Hurinenko: A Pioneer of Education and Philanthropy
Born on February 19, 1911, in Syracuse, New York, to Nicholas and Anna Romanyshyn, Julia Romanyshyn’s life story began in humble...
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Sep 20, 20245 min read
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Grateful Hearts: Myren Moore and the Dakota Brotherhood's Lasting Influence
To say that former Dickinson State football and track athlete Myren Moore ('17) is thankful is an understatement. Moore credits and...
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Sep 12, 20243 min read
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Theodore Roosevelt, Murphy Hall, and a Grandson’s Memories
Blair Johnson, a regular attendee of the Theodore Roosevelt Symposium at Dickinson State University (DSU), returned this year both to...
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Sep 9, 20242 min read
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A Heartfelt Farewell: Steve and Marivern Easton Honored at DSU
A large gathering of friends, colleagues, and supporters came together on Wednesday evening at the Dickinson State University Heritage...
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Sep 5, 20242 min read
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