BISMARCK, North Dakota, July 12 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on July 11, 2024: Gov. Doug Burgum today appointed Greg Hoffman to lead the North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) department as chief information officer (CIO), effective immediately, citing his strong leadership experience and deep knowledge of the agency's vital role in state government. Hoffman has served as interim CIO since June 1 following the departure of former CIO Kuldip Mohanty, who re  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, July 13 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on July 12, 2024: Gov. Doug Burgum today announced that NASA astronaut James Buchli will be presented with the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award during a ceremony July 30 at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. Burgum announced Buchli as the 49th recipient of the Rough Rider Award, the state's highest commendation for its citizens, on May 20. The award ceremony will take pla  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, July 12 -- Bismark State College issued the following news: Bull riding events aren't unique to North Dakota, but hosting a bull riding showdown right on campus is a first for Bismarck State College. Bulls and bravery will go head-to-head on Saturday, Aug. 24, when the BSC Rodeo Team hosts the college's first-ever Mystics Stampede. An action-packed fundraiser for the collegiate rodeo team, the Mystics Stampede will transform the parking lot behind the BSC National Energ  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, July 9 -- The University of Mary issued the following news on July 8, 2024: As the University of Mary's reputation and profile continue to rise both nationally and internationally, the private, Catholic university in North Dakota is experiencing unprecedented demand from prospective students. The attraction of a thriving campus community, a world-class education, and a marketable degree led to the university's largest ever overall enrollment last year, along with a recor  more