North Dakota governor partly vetoes bill to restrict state college ties with abortion providers
Many in the North Dakota University System say the bill is an affront to the First Amendment and academic freedom. 11:02 am, May 8, 2021 ×
North Dakota State University nursing professor Molly Secor-Turner stands next to her father, plant pathology professor Gary Secor, at a rally on April 22, 2021, opposing legislation aimed at an NDSU sex education program Secor-Turner oversees. Alyssa Goelzer / The Forum
BISMARCK Gov. Doug Burgum partially vetoed a bill late Friday, May 7, that aims to restrict North Dakota universities from partnering with abortion providers or supporters.
Burgum vetoed the part of Senate Bill 2030 that would penalize any of the state s 11 colleges and universities $2.8 million for such a partnership. He also nixed the portion of the bill that said a person who signs a contract with an abortion-supporting group would be criminally charged
UND makes adjustment to redo its freshmen dorms
Though originally planned for the summer, UND decided against immediate renovations of Selke and Noren halls, Mike Pieper, associate vice president of facilities at UND, said. 11:00 am, May 4, 2021 ×
Mindy and Ashley Vollmer move into a dorm room at UND s McVey Hall in 2019. Joe Bowen/Grand Forks Herald.
GRAND FORKS The University of North Dakota is making changes for its planned redo of freshmen dorms this summer.
Though originally planned for the summer, UND decided against immediate renovations of Selke and Noren halls, said Mike Pieper, associate vice president of facilities at UND.
UND makes adjustment to redo its freshmen dorms
Though originally planned for the summer, UND decided against immediate renovations of Selke and Noren halls, Mike Pieper, associate vice president of facilities at UND, said. 11:00 am, May 4, 2021 ×
Mindy and Ashley Vollmer move into a dorm room at UND s McVey Hall in 2019. Joe Bowen/Grand Forks Herald.
UND is making changes for its planned redo of freshmen dorms this summer.
Though originally planned for the summer, UND decided against
immediate renovations of Selke and Noren halls, said Mike Pieper, associate vice president of facilities at UND.
The updates are planned near the Wilkerson Commons dining hall because it’s a popular spot for students, Pieper said.
Mayville State University adds emphasis to agriculture
Mayville State University has ramped up its focus on agriculture by offering a new agribusiness degree program and hosting Agribusiness Activity Days for high school students to teach them about all of the opportunities the industry of agriculture offers. Written By: Michael Spieker | ×
Thompson High School students learn about drone technology during Mayville State University s Agribusiness Activity Day on Tuesday. (Mike Spieker / Agweek)
MAYVILLE, N.D. Mayville State University hosted around a dozen Thompson, N.D., High School students on Tuesday, April 27, as a part of its Agribusiness Activity Day. Students took a tour of the campus before learning about several facets of the livestock industry and about drone technology from professors.
Mayville State University adds emphasis to agriculture
Mayville State University has ramped up its focus on agriculture by offering a new agribusiness degree program and hosting Agribusiness Activity Days for high school students to teach them about all of the opportunities the industry of agriculture offers. Written By: Michael Spieker | ×
Thompson High School students learn about drone technology during Mayville State University s Agribusiness Activity Day on Tuesday. (Mike Spieker / Agweek)
MAYVILLE, N.D. Mayville State University hosted around a dozen Thompson, N.D., High School students on Tuesday, April 27, as a part of its Agribusiness Activity Day. Students took a tour of the campus before learning about several facets of the livestock industry and about drone technology from professors.