Northern State University Employee Directory
Higher EducationSouth Dakota, United States501-1000 Employees
Northern State University is a mid-sized higher education institution located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, offering a small-campus experience with rigorous academics taught by doctoral-degreed faculty. The university emphasizes individualized attention, with small class sizes and instructors who engage students in classroom and laboratory settings. Its campus, founded in 1901, blends historic and modern facilities within a traditional residential setting near downtown Aberdeen and attracts a diverse student body, including international students from about 40 countries. The institution supports experiential learning across programs, with internships and field experiences linked to real-world opportunities in banking, public policy, teaching, music performance, and business. In 2026, the university appointed Dr. Erin Fouberg as provost and vice president for academic affairs to lead its academic programs.