CSC's labyrinth featured in international index

CHADRON – The Chadron State College labyrinth is featured in a recently published online index of Permanent and Landscaped Labyrinths in Universities and Colleges. A print version of the index, researched and created by Jan Sellers of Labyrinth Pathways, is also available.

Mays encourages graduates to find careers they love

CHADRON – More than 200 Chadron State College undergraduate and graduate candidates for graduation were honored Friday in a combined ceremony in the Chicoine Center.

CSC combines undergraduate and graduate commencement

CHADRON – Eighty-three Chadron State College graduate candidates and 127 undergraduate candidates will be recognized during a combined ceremony Friday in the Chicoine Center at 2 p.m. The event will be available on CSC Live. Grounds supervisor Lucinda Mays will be the commencement speaker.

Chadron State College expanding its Tuition Guarantee

CHADRON – Chadron State College is expanding upon the Nebraska State College Tuition Guarantee program to include out-of-state students, providing Pell eligible new freshmen and transfer students opportunities to complete their degrees tuition-free.

Brust's regal fritillaries article published

CHADRON – In an article published in The Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society, Chadron State College Professor of Biology Dr. Mathew Brust, and co-authors Stephen M. Spomer and William Bergman, share years of observation about the regal fritillary butterfly of western Nebraska including two main tactics it uses to survive and propagate. First, the butterfly produces an extremely high number of eggs, and second, it tends to be nomadic, depending on rainfall and resulting habitat.

Mays selected as Winter Commencement speaker

CHADRON – The speaker for Chadron State College’s Winter Commencement Dec. 17 will be Lucinda Mays. The undergraduate and graduate ceremonies will be combined in the Chicoine Center starting at 2 p.m. The event will be available on CSC Live.

Barnes to speak about Nebraska's historical markers Monday

CHADRON – Author, historian, and photographer Jeff Barnes will speak at Chadron State College’s Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. The rich and diverse history and heritage of Nebraska as told through its often-secluded historical monuments and markers will be Barnes’ subject. A question-and-answer session will immediately follow.

Campus is closed Friday

Chadron State College is closing its campus Friday, Dec. 10 due to winter weather conditions. Residence halls and dining services will remain open.

Chadron State Foundation wraps up another successful Fall Fund Drive

CHADRON – The Chadron State Foundation’s annual Fall Fund Drive raised $202,534 toward student scholarships and college programs at Chadron State College.

Red Ribbon Skirt Society presenting about MMIW Wednesday

CHADRON – Lily Mendoza, founder of the Red Ribbon Skirt Society, along with Red Ribbon Skirt Society spiritual leader Darla Black, will have a presentation about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Society Chicoine Atrium.

Buchmann volunteers connecting biological relatives

CHADRON – Dr. Ann Buchman, Professor of Physical and Life Sciences, enjoys volunteering. She plays in a church bell choir, has been an instructor in a medical school in Nepal, and conducted science programs for children at the college and at the Chadron Public Library. Recently she’s begun to volunteer with Search Angels, a non-profit organization that assists individuals seeking their biological family roots. Buchmann has completed five cases over the past two summers, helping adult adoptees fi

New programs approved by Board of Trustees

CHADRON – During its November meeting in Wayne, Nebraska, the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees approved several new programs, options, and certificates for Chadron State College. They are MBA certificates in Healthcare Management and Digital Marketing, a Media Production minor and option, a Natural Science concentration, a Political Science minor, and a Pre-Art Therapy Option.

Sasse is back at CSC

CHADRON – Dr. Grant Sasse, who was recently hired to teach in Psychological Sciences as an Associate Professor, has some interesting connections to Chadron State College.

Esports provides a connection, attracts prospective students

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s Eagle Esports club has grown to about 30 members and is planning an open house Tuesday, Nov. 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Kent Hall north wing, second floor. Signs in the lobby will provide directions to the former stairwell storage room that has been revamped for the club.

Carley named Project Strive/TRiO November Student of the Month

CHADRON - Chadron State College student Janessa Carley is the Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for November. Carley, a junior from Dalton, Nebraska, said she chose Chadron State College because she loves the feeling of being in a small town. Carley went to a small school where she said all the teachers knew her first name, and she chose CSC in part because she wanted her college professors to know her on a personal level, as well.

The Mini Big Event helps with community beautification

CHADRON – Nearly 30 Chadron State College students assisted at eight work sites Tuesday during the fourth annual The Mini Big Event. Projects included raking leaves, picking up trash, stringing lights, and marking pavement. The Chadron Public Library, Chadron Primary School, Finnegan Park, Community Plaza, and private residences were among the locations.

Holocaust presentation concludes Graves Lecture Series

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s Fall 2021 Graves Lecture Series concluded with Mary Traphagan, a Chadron Middle School Social Sciences Teacher, Nov. 9, in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center Chicoine Atrium. She presented a discussion on Holocaust history and honored Holocaust survivors.

North Dakota couple share holistic ranch management experience

CHADRON – Joshua and Tara Dukart of Hazen, North Dakota, spoke to an audience that included about 35 Chadron State College students during a Nov. 11 presentation in the Student Center. The couple’s appearance was sponsored by the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition, Nebraska Extension, and Nebraska Environmental Trust.

Six students attend regional conference

CHADRON – Six Chadron State College students presented at the virtual Sigma Tau Delta High Plains Regional Conference Nov. 5-6. They are Ashy Blacksheep of Ditch Creek, S.D., Mackenzie Dahlberg of Thedford, Neb., Johnnie Gill of Auburn, Neb., Samuel LaRive of Hot Springs, S.D., Abigail Swanson of Grand Island, Neb., and Sarah Wagoner of Gering, Neb.

Seniors plan Escape into Wonderland Art Show

CHADRON – Chadron State College's Senior Thesis Art Show, Escape into Wonderland, opens Monday, Nov. 22 in the Main Gallery of Memorial Hall. The show will be open from Monday, Nov. 22 to Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. A reception featuring the artists will be Dec. 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. in Memorial Hall’s Lobby.

Conference speakers emphasize benefits of forgiveness

CHADRON – Speakers for the annual Chadron State College Social Work virtual conference emphasized the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of forgiveness.

Myles named October Student of the Month

CHADRON –Elijah Myles is the October Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month. Myles, a senior from Hawthorne, California, said he chose Chadron State College because he had the opportunity to play football while attending college.

CSC production highlights mending family relationships

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Theatre department will present The Whale by Samuel Hunter in the Black Box Nov. 18-20 at 7 p.m., Nov. 21 at 2 p.m., and Dec. 3-4 at 7 p.m. Seating is free and tickets can be reserved online.

Annual Swag Workshop

CHADRON –Chadron State College will offer a free, public, annual greenery swag workshop Saturday, Nov. 20, at 9 a.m. at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center’s Chicoine Atrium.

Sandoz Center showcases After Hours Artists

CHADRON – More than 75 items created by 25 exhibitors, all Chadron State College employees, are on display in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center through Nov. 30. About 20 different media are represented in the Artists After Hours show, including acrylic and oil paintings, ink and pen drawings, cross stitch, multi-media, crochet, gingerbread, creative writing, recycled cardboard, glass, wood, and books.

North Dakota ag producers to speak at CSC

CHADRON – The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition (NGLC), Nebraska Extension, and Nebraska Environmental Trust will present Why We Seek and Keep Seeking: From Crisis Management to Holistic Management by Joshua and Tara Dukart of western North Dakota Thursday, Nov. 11. The program will be from 4:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the CSC Student Center. Cost for the conference is $20, which includes the evening meal and can be paid to the sponsors at the door.

Graves Lecture Series panel discusses commemorative quilt

CHADRON – Chadron State College Marketing Coordinator Tena Cook, Associate Professor in Social Science Dr. David Nesheim, and Family and Consumer Sciences Professor Dr. Kim Madsen teamed up for “A Stitch in Time,” a panel discussion about Air Mail Week in 1938 and a commemorative quilt constructed by Cook’s grandmother during a Graves Lecture Oct. 26.

Graves Lecture Series concludes Nov. 9

CHADRON – The Fall 2021 Graves Lecture Series will conclude Nov. 9 with Traphagan, a Chadron Middle School Social Sciences Teacher, who will present “The Holocaust Past and Present.” She will discuss the history of the Holocaust, the Nazi Germany practices of ethnic purification, and the devasting effects on survivors and their families.The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center Chicoine Atrium. The event is free and open to the public.

CSC hosts mental health art exhibition

CHADRON – Chadron State College will host an exhibition about mental health awareness, Re-bound: New Beginnings, in Memorial Hall’s Main Gallery Tuesday through Nov. 12. Terri Haynes, Educational Service Unit 13’s Advancing Wellness And Resiliency in Education project manager for Chadron Public Schools, partnered with CSC art faculty to schedule the free, public event.

Social Work seniors plan conference about Forgiveness

CHADRON –Chadron State College Social Work senior students will present an online conference dealing with forgiveness Wednesday, Nov. 3. Registration is free. Students presenting the conference, under the direction of Program Director and Assistant Professor of Social Work Sara Grant are: Arianna Anderson of Newcastle, Wyo., Kimberly Barent of Rockville, Neb., Emma Bolyard of Brighton, Colo., Andrew Corbine of Box Elder, S.D., Erica Dardanes of Brush, Colo., Jamie Koenig of Chambers, Neb., and

CSC students participate in Nebraska INBRE program

CHADRON – Two Chadron State College students, Isioma Akwanamnye and Joshua Kruse, conducted scientific research during the summer with the Nebraska IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) program.

Helmbrecht shares dissertation findings

CHADRON – Chadron State College Assistant Professor in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Dr. Brittany Helmbrecht spoke about her dissertation during a Graves Lecture earlier this month. As a first-generation student herself, she designed her doctoral research to learn more about factors that cause stress among first-generation college students.

Graves Lecture Series resumes Oct. 26

CHADRON – The Fall 2021 Graves Lecture Series will resume Oct. 26 with presenters Tena Cook, College Relations Marketing Coordinator, Dr. Kim Madsen, Family, and Consumer Sciences Professor, and Dr. Dave Nesheim, Social Sciences Associate Professor, will present “A Stitch in Time: 1938 Air Mail Quilt.” In 1938, Cook’s grandmother designed, sewed, and embroidered a quilt to commemorate National Air Mail Week. In addition to answering questions about the quilt, Cook will share paper patterns based

Scooby-Doo incorporated in Adolescent Literature course

CHADRON – Dr. Nathaniel Doherty, Assistant Professor of English, will include Scooby-Doo, a cartoon featuring young adults who travel in a van with their canine companion and solve mysteries, in the online Adolescent Literature (ENG 438/538) course he will teach in Spring 2022.

Press box named for former professor

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s latest athletic facility, the press box at the outdoor track and field complex, was dedicated during Homecoming Oct. 9. The facility is named in honor of former faculty member Dr. Frank Ferguson. The Ferguson family, Head Coach Riley Northrup, track team and field student-athletes, and CSC supporters attended.

CSC launches Celebrating Women in Music series

CHADRON – This academic year, the Chadron State College Music program will feature music from female composers and female guest artists will perform on campus throughout the series titled, Celebrating Women in Music.

CSC faculty member part of Chadron Library film festival

CHADRON – A member of the Chadron State College faculty and a High Plains Herbarium volunteer are bringing their expertise to the seventh annual Trading Stories Film Festival at the Chadron Public Library, focused on Oglala Lakota spiritual leader Nicholas Black Elk.

Brust co-authors journal article about sagebrush buck moth

CHADRON – Chadron State College Professor of Science Dr. Mathew Brust has co-authored an article about the sagebrush buck moth in the Journal of the Lepidopterists’ Society with Dr. Gerald M. Fauske, manager of the North Dakota State Insect Reference Collection at North Dakota State University.

Burkhiser-Madsen family honored with Family Tree Award

CHADRON – The Burkhiser-Madsen family was recognized with the Family Tree Award during Chadron State College Homecoming Saturday. The Hanks family also received the award.

Hanks family recognized with Family Tree Award

CHADRON – The Hanks family was recognized with the Family Tree Award during Chadron State College's Homecoming Saturday. The Burkhiser-Madsen family also received the award.

Homecoming royalty crowned

CHADRON -- Chadron State College Homecoming Royalty were announced during Coronation Oct. 7 on Elliott Field. They are Queen Jori Peters of Mitchell, Neb., and King Caleb Haskell of Chadron, Neb. Attendants are Sarah Reish of Bayard, Neb., Kinsey Smith of Windsor, Colo., Michaela Hill of Eaton, Colo., Macaiah Vrbka of Brainard, Neb., Cole Martinez of Ulysses, Neb., Sage Konicek of Ord, Neb., Teddy Parham of Los Angeles, Calif., and Spencer Knuthof Holdrege, Neb.

Halloween concert to feature Trans Nebraska Players

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s Dean of Liberal Arts Dr. Jim Margetts will play the piano with the Trans Nebraska Players Sunday, Oct. 31 at 3 p.m. in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center’s Chicoine Atrium. Other members of the group, formed in 2009, are University of Nebraska Kearney faculty members Dr. Franziska Brech, professor of flute, and Dr. Noah Rogoff, professor of cello, and University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty members Dr. Clark Potter, professor of viola, and Dr. David Neel

Campbell to receive Distinguished Young Alumni Award

CHADRON – Whitney Campbell, the current Manager of Community Engagement for the Oakland Athletics, will receive a Chadron State College Distinguished Young Alumni Award during Homecoming Saturday, Oct. 9. Other DYA honorees include Hilary A. Catron and Dr. Jennifer Green. Distinguished Alumni Award recipients will be Mack Rawhouser and Stephanie (Olson) Dantzler.

Green to receive Distinguished Young Alumni Award

CHADRON – Dr. Jennifer Green, Associate Professor at Michigan State University, will receive the Distinguished Young Alumni Award during Chadron State College’s Homecoming. Other Distinguished Young Alumni honorees include Whitney Campbell and Hilary A. Catron. Distinguished Alumni Award recipients will be Mack Rawhouser and Stephanie (Olson) Dantzler.

CSC announces start of Fall Fund Drive

CHADRON – The Chadron State Foundation will launch its “Giving Toward Success” Fall Fund Drive Oct. 12. Area business owners, along with Chadron State employees, can donate or make a pledge with any Fall Fund Drive volunteer or visit

Dantzler to receive Distinguished Alumni Award

CHADRON – Stephanie (Olson) Dantzler, Deputy Director of the Cyberspace Operations Integrated Planning Element-European Command in Stuttgart, Germany, will be honored during Homecoming with Chadron State College’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Mack Rawhouser will also be a Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Distinguished Young Alumni honorees include Whitney Campbell, Hilary A. Catron and Dr. Jennifer Green.

Boyd named September Student of the Month

Sept. 29, 2021 CHADRON - Chadron State College student Natalie Boyd is the Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for September. Boyd, a senior from Stratton, Nebraska, said she chose Chadron State College because of its exceptional Justice Studies program. She also liked that CSC is just a short drive to Custer State Park because she enjoys hiking and being outside.

Students meet local law officers

CHADRON – Law enforcement officers met with more than 20 students and community members Thursday at Chadron State College’s Sandoz Center Chicoine Atrium.

Sheldon Statewide exhibit opens Sept. 2

CHADRON – Chadron State College will host a Sheldon Statewide exhibit, The Artist as Muse, in Memorial Hall’s Main Gallery Sept. 2-29. The exhibit includes portraits by artists and of artists from the Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The traveling exhibition is part of an annual program that shares work from the museum’s collection throughout Nebraska.

Rawhouser to receive Distinguished Alumni Award

CHADRON – Chadron State College graduate Mack Rawhouser will be honored during Homecoming with the college’s Distinguished Alumni Award for his long and notable career as an educator, coach, civic leader, and community volunteer. Stephanie (Olson) Dantzler will also receive the Distinguished Alumni Award. Distinguished Young Alumni honorees include Whitney Campbell and Hilary A. Catron.

Catron to receive Distinguished Young Alumni Award

CHADRON – Chadron State College graduate Hilary A. Catron, a supervisor in the Nebraska Medicine Department of Clinical Nutrition, will receive a Distinguished Young Alumni Award during Homecoming. Other Distinguished Young Alumni Award recipients include Whitney Campbell and Dr. Jennifer Green. Distinguished Alumni Award recipients will be Stephanie (Olson) Dantzler and Mack Rawhouser.

CSC plans 2021 Homecoming

CHADRON – Chadron State College will celebrate Homecoming from Oct. 4-9 with a theme of the Soaring 20s. Alumni events include a variety of receptions and reunions, while students have planned a large slate of activities. Stephanie (Olson) Dantzler and Mack Rawhouser will each be honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award and Hilary A. Catron, Whitney Campbell, and Dr. Jennifer Green will each be honored with the Distinguished Young Alumni Award. The Family Tree Award will be given to the Hanks

Hughes returns to CSC to speak about diversity and inclusion

CHADRON – Chadron State College will host Devin C. Hughes, a training and development expert, Oct. 4-7 for a series of presentations. On Wednesday, Oct. 6, Hughes will speak to the public about Diversity and Inclusion at 7 p.m. in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center. The event, sponsored by Project Strive, Student Senate, RLA, and the Diversity Committee, is free and open to the public.

Little Shop of Horrors opens Theatre season

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s Theatre Department will present the first production of the fall semester, Little Shop of Horrors, Oct. 7-9 at 7 p.m. and Oct 10 at 2 p.m. in Memorial Hall’s Auditorium. Tickets are required, but are free and can be reserved in advance at csc.edu/theatre.

Grandfather's medals led Security Supervisor to collecting

CHADRON – The cloth patches that military service members put on the shoulders of their uniforms are important symbols for soldiers and carry a wealth of historical information.

Tibbits' research to be published

CHADRON – Chadron State College Assistant Professor Dr. Tawny Tibbits is a co-author of an article accepted for publication by Advances in Archaeological Science. The paper's lead author is Dr. Marieka Brouwer Burg from the University of Vermont, followed by Tibbits, and Dr. Eleanor Harrison-Buck from the University of New Hampshire. The article is titled Advances in Geochemical Sourcing of Granite Ground Stone: Ancient Maya Artifacts from the Middle Belize Valley.

Design student interns with Colorado firm

CHADRON – Chadron State College senior Mia MacDonald of Cheyenne, Wyoming, recently completed a graphic design internship with DHM, a landscape architect company, in its Durango, Colorado, office. MacDonald made the connection with the firm through her father, who is a civil engineer. The company, which provides planning and site design services to the National Park Service and works for municipalities and private developers, also has offices in Missoula, Montana, Carbondale, Colorado, and Denve

CSC's freshman class sees enrollment increase

CHADRON – Spurred by outreach efforts and recruiting, Chadron State College’s freshman class exceeded projections based on enrollment figures released by the Nebraska State College System Wednesday.

Chancey Williams concert Sept. 18

CHADRON – A former saddle-bronc rider from Moorcroft, Wyoming, Chancey Williams, will perform a concert in conjunction with the Chadron State College Rodeo Saturday, Sept. 18. Tickets for the concert, co-sponsored by the CSC Wildlife Club and Collegiate Farm Bureau, are free for CSC students and employees. One ticket per student or employee, with CSC ID, may be picked up at the CSC Student Center Information desk from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays until Sept. 17.

Fall enrollment increases at Chadron, Peru, and Wayne

LINCOLN – The Nebraska State College System (NSCS) continues to see overall growth in enrollment for the System. As of Sept. 3, the NSCS had an overall increase in full-time equivalent (FTE) of 2 percent. This increase can be attributed to the large freshman classes at Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State Colleges. Wayne State led with one of its largest freshman classes (801) in history. Substantial increases in the number of graduate students at Peru State (14.1 percent) and Wayne State (8.6 percent

Champion wheelchair bodybuilder to speak Sept. 21

CHADRON – Chadron State College students enrolled in Survival Skills 101 (FYI 169x) will host author and speaker Nick Scott, Sept. 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. His presentation, Igniting the Fire Within, is designed to inspire audience members to follow their dreams and become the best they can be.

Kinbacher, students explain proposed Biking USA trip

CHADRON – Three Chadron State College students and Dr. Kurt Kinbacher, History Professor, gave a presentation about the proposed Biking USA 2022 trip Tuesday at the Sandoz Center. Jace Demeranville of Gering, Neb., Sully Jones of Papillion, Neb., and Johnnie Gill of Auburn, Neb., spoke about the route, gear, and funding needed for the venture.

Kennedy included in Publishers Auxiliary's series

CHADRON – Chadron State College Instructor and Adviser of The Eagle, Mike Kennedy, is one of several faculty members from institutions across the U.S. featured in a series about preparing future journalists. The series was created by Publisher’s Auxiliary, a monthly publication of the National Newspaper Association (NNA).

CSC welcomes new employees

CHADRON – Eight new faculty members will join Chadron State College this fall, along with 15 professional and support staff employees, including three who are internal transfers.

CSC alumna places fourth in national Irish Dance Championship preliminaries

CHADRON – Chadron State College alumna Amber (Peterson) Gurley placed fourth in the U.S. National Irish Dance Championship preliminaries July 6 in Phoenix. Of the 3,000 total dancers in the competition, more than 200 were in Gurley’s division of age 22 and over.

Student newspaper earns national award

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s student newspaper, The Eagle, tied for first place in the General Excellence-College Division in the 2021 Better Newspaper Contest sponsored by the National Newspaper Association (NNA). The Eagle Adviser Michael D. Kennedy said the award indicates CSC students are producing work at a level well above their peers across the country.

Biking USA presentation set for Aug. 31

CHADRON – A Biking USA presentation about a proposed 4,000-mile bike ride in Summer 2022 will be Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. in the Sandoz Center. Social Sciences Professor Dr. Kurt Kinbacher said Biking USA students and faculty members will discuss the route and capstone ideas for the Summer 2022 trip.

Graduate student interns with Omaha creative agency

CHADRON – Chadron State College graduate student Kaci Waugh recently completed a summer internship with Bailey Lauerman, an Omaha-based creative agency, as a result of participating in Meet the Pros in March. During the conference, students from CSC and other institutions meet professionals in their career field who review their resumes or portfolios, offer advice, and answer questions.

CSC hosts first graduation ceremony in Alaska

CHADRON – Twenty Chadron State College graduate students received their Master of Arts in Education degrees Aug. 3 in a special ceremony at the Anchorage School District Office. CSC President Dr. Randy Rhine, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Jim Powell, and Education Department Chair Dr. Don King presented diplomas to graduates, while Vice Chancellor for Academic Planning and Partnerships Dr. Jodi Kupper represented the Nebraska State College System.

Mays receives Natural Resources Education Award

CHADRON – Chadron State College grounds lead Lucinda Mays was recognized Aug. 1 during the Dawes County Fair for her efforts to educate local youth and adults about plants. Mays received the Conservation Award for Natural Resources Education from the Upper Niobrara White Natural Resource District.

CSC's Community Symphonic Band announces fall rehearsal, concert schedule

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Community Symphonic Band will have its first rehearsal Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall’s Auditorium. All instrumentalists are welcome. For those who do not own an instrument, one will be provided. Rehearsals will be Tuesdays at 7 p.m. throughout the fall semester.

Six students place at national contest

CHADRON – Six Chadron State College students who are members of Phi Beta Lambda placed in the Top 10 of the summer FBLA/PBL National Leadership Conference. More than 12,000 students participated in the online competitive events, leadership sessions, and networking opportunities. The PBL adviser for CSC is Dr. Gary Dusek.

Schreuder named Gillette Chamber Singers Director

CHADRON – Chadron State College Music Professor Dr. Joel Schreuder has been named the Director of the Gillette Chamber Singers. The commitment will not interfere with Schreuder’s CSC responsibilities.

CSC launches HPER transfer program with LCCC

CHADRON – A collaborative program between Chadron State College and Laramie County Community College (LCCC) in Cheyenne, Wyoming, will provide a streamlined transfer process for LCCC Exercise Science students seeking any of CSC’s five Sport, Fitness, and Recreation Management degree options.

CSC Community Chorus announces rehearsal schedule

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Community Chorus will have its first rehearsal Aug. 26 in Memorial Hall’s Room 126 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The chorus will perform concerts Nov. 14 at 3 p.m., and April 9, 2022, at 3 p.m.

Chadron State Foundation launches crowdfunding

CHADRON – The Chadron State Foundation has launched a crowdfunding platform, CSCrowdfunding, so donors can support student-led programs and campus initiatives.

Michael Stephens, CSC's resident composer

CHADRON – Composing music is a long-term passion for Dr. Michael Stephens, Chadron State College Professor.

Mackh named Associate Vice President for Teaching and Learning

CHADRON – Dr. Bruce Mackh (pronounced Mac) has been named Chadron State College’s Associate Vice President for Teaching and Learning, Vice President for Academic Affairs Jim Powell said Monday.

Summer Senior Art Show opens online

CHADRON – Chadron State College senior Heather Shaw of Dubois, Wyoming, is hosting her Senior Art Show June 25-July 2 online at http://cscartedshaw.weebly.com since she will not be on campus this fall and will graduate in December. To see her stained glass, sculpture, and paintings, follow the Exhibition tab.

Board approves women's wrestling for CSC

The Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees had its business meeting June 17 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

CSC student helps veterans through fishing

CHADRON – Chadron State College student and military veteran JR Shaffner knew he had to do something when he lost six friends and fellow veterans to suicide. He just didn’t know something as simple as fishing would help. Shaffner is the Assistant Director of Casting Vets, a non-profit agency that is part of a South Dakota suicide prevention coalition, in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

NSCS freezes State Colleges' tuition and fees

LINCOLN – The Nebraska State Colleges Board of Trustees unanimously voted to freeze the tuition rate and fee schedules for Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State Colleges for the 2021-22 Academic Year.

CSC's Math Science project receives Nebraska Environmental Trust grant

CHADRON – Chadron State College has been awarded a $483,500 grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET) to implement a variety of environmentally friendly features in the new Math Science Center for Innovative Learning (COIL).

Two students selected to serve on statewide advisory board

CHADRON – Two Chadron State College students have been selected by Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) to serve on its Student Advisory Board, according to Associate Professor of Counseling Dr. Tara Wilson.

First of two star parties set for Thursday

CHADRON–The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center is hosting two star parties in conjunction with the exhibit in the center until Oct. 15. Kapemni: As It Is Above, It Is Below, showcases Lakota constellations, culture, history, Native American zodiac signs, and related lore. Hours of the Center are Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to noon, 1-4 p.m. and Friday 10 am to noon, closed weekends and holidays, according to Holly Counts with the Sandoz Center.

Exhibit features Lakota constellation stories

CHADRON – The current exhibit at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center, Kapemni: As It Is Above, It Is Below, showcases Lakota constellations, culture, history, Native American zodiac signs, and related lore. The show will be open until Oct. 15. Hours of the Center are Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to noon, 1-4 p.m. and Friday 10 am to noon, closed weekends and holidays.

Selby named VP for Enrollment Management

CHADRON – Dr. Tami Selby has been named Chadron State College’s Vice President for Enrollment Management, President Randy Rhine announced Thursday.

Carnot and Demeritte present poster in international conference

CHADRON – Dr. Mary Jo Carnot, professor of Psychological Sciences, and Chadron State College student Kelvana Demeritte of Nassau, Bahamas, presented on Mindfulness: Associations with Well-Being, Cognitive Flexibility, Depression, Anxiety and Stress in College Students, at the 2021 Association for Psychological Science (APS) Virtual Convention May 26-27.

CSC students, faculty present at Nebraska Academy of Sciences

CHADRON – Seven Chadron State College students and a faculty member presented during the Nebraska Academy of Sciences conference April 23-24.

Beta Beta Beta inducts new members

CHADRON – Chadron State College students were inducted into the Gamma Chi chapter of Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) national honor society May 2 in the Student Center.

Cadets plan to complete summer training

CHADRON – Four Chadron State College students will complete training this summer as cadets in the Army ROTC. They are Robert Deaver of Hay Springs, Neb., Harrison Perchal of Omaha, Neb., Chase Thurness of Rapid City, S.D., and Jessica Tubbs of Edgemont, S.D

CSC launches new online orientation

CHADRON – Chadron State College recently developed an online orientation with Advantage Design Group to assist all incoming students. The last time CSC offered in-person orientation events was the summer of 2019. According to Stephanie Alfred, project coordinator, CSC’s Orientation team attended an Orientation Professionals Institute in October 2019 and developed plans to revamp Orientation for Spring 2020.

CSC houses extensive invertebrate collection

CHADRON – Chadron State College students benefit from an extensive invertebrate collection. It contains twice as many specimens of lady beetles and more diversity overall than any other higher education collection in Nebraska, according to Dr. Matt Brust, professor. The CSC collection has about 1,900 lady beetle specimens representing more than 30 species and about 7,300 grasshoppers representing 120 species.

Students present in international English online conference

CHADRON – Three Chadron State College students submitted successful paper proposals for an undergraduate conference, Victorian Pasts, Presents, and Futures, designed by students at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin, with the guidance of Lara Karpenko, associate professor of English.

CSC announces honors lists

CHADRON – Chadron State College has announced the names of students who qualified for Spring 2021 academic honors. The President's List contains students with a 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Students met requirements for the Dean’s List by earning at least a 3.5 grade point average.

Cox co-edits special issue of journal

CHADRON – Dr. Kim Cox, assistant professor of English, has co-edited a special issue of Nineteenth-Century Gender Studies with colleagues Dr. Shannon Draucker and Dr. Doreen Thierauf. The title of the open-access issue is Teaching to Transgress in the Emergency Remote Classroom.

Hansen, Klueber crowned Ivy Day royalty

CHADRON – Chadron State College resumed its tradition of Ivy Day, a ceremony co-hosted by the Blue Key and Cardinal Key national honor societies, to recognize outstanding graduating undergraduates. Last year, the event was canceled due to COVID-19.

CSC commencement speakers share career and life advice with graduates

CHADRON –Both Chadron State College commencement speakers, Dr. Richard Koza and Dr. Merlin Butler, shared insights based on their experiences with students earning master’s and bachelor’s graduates at the Chicoine Center in two separate ceremonies Saturday.

CSC recognized more than 300 grads during in-person ceremonies

CHADRON – Chadron State College commencement exercises recognized 278 Spring 2021 graduates and 38 graduates from Spring and Winter 2020 at the Chicoine Center Saturday. It was the first in-person commencement ceremony CSC hosted since Dec. 2019. Dr. Rick Koza, retiring Business Professor, and Dr. Merlin Butler, a physician and geneticist at the University of Kansas, were speakers for the events. Addresses below are those recorded by students in the student information system.

New education honor society established on campus

CHADRON – Chadron State College Associate Professor of Education Dr. Robin Brierly and a group of education majors have established a chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in Education. The CSC chapter name is Alpha Kappa Kappa.

Chadron State will host in-person commencement

CHADRON – Chadron State College will return to in-person commencement exercises Saturday after hosting virtual events due to COVID-19 the past two semesters.

Koza, Butler to serve as commencement speakers

CHADRON – Speakers for Chadron State College’s first in-person commencement ceremonies since the pandemic will be Dr. Merlin Butler at the 9 a.m. graduate ceremony and Dr. Richard Koza at the 1 p.m. undergraduate exercises. Both events will be in the Chicoine Center. Each guest will be required to have an invitation and wear a face mask. Public seating will be available in the Don Beebe stadium where the festivities will be broadcast via CSC Live on the videoboard.

Eagle wins 10th consecutive top award

CHADRON – For the 10th consecutive time, Chadron State College’s student newspaper, The Eagle, was judged Best Overall Newspaper in the Northern Plains Collegiate Media Association’s annual Golden Leaf Awards student media competition April 22 via video conference from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Health Professions students honored at banquet

CHADRON – Chadron State College students studying Health professions were honored at a banquet April 22 at Country Kitchen.

CSC recognizes employees

CHADRON – Chadron State College honored 2020 and 2021 employees who have retired or plan to as well as those who have reached milestones in years of service during a lunch ceremony April 29. The Teaching Excellence Award nominees, Eagle Impact Award winners, and Student Organization Advisor Award recipient were also recognized.

Homecoming royalty make history being crowned in April

CHADRON – Although Chadron State College Homecoming festivities were postponed from last fall due to COVID-19, the 2020 Homecoming court was presented April 21.

Geoscience student plans career as professional geologist

CHADRON – Brittany Lovett, a Chadron State College senior studying geoscience online from Klamath Falls, Oregon, is pursuing a lifelong passion.

Chadron State College All Student Juried Art Show closes Friday

CHADRON – Four students have the winning entries in the Chadron State College All Student Juried Art Show, which closes Friday. Judges of the show were Holly Counts and Courtney Kouba, staff members of the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center.

College and preschool students celebrate Week of the Young Child

CHADRON – The Week of the Young Child (April 10-16) was especially meaningful for Chadron State College students Bailey Brooks of Douglas, Wyoming, and Brianna Williams of Buffalo, South Dakota. Brooks and Williams planned developmentally-appropriate lessons and activities for children at the CSC Child Development Center as part of their practicum, a capstone-like class in the Early Childhood curriculum.

Rising Sophomore ceremony celebrates students

CHADRON – Chadron State College hosted its sixth annual Rising Sophomore awards ceremony April 13. The ceremony celebrates current freshmen nominated by CSC faculty, staff, and student peers for outstanding qualities and achievements during their first year. Photos of award winners are in the CSC online gallery.

Ninth annual The Big Event aids community

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s ninth annual The Big Event (TBE) was a success in spite of complications including COVID-19 protocols and weather, according to Graduate Assistant Kaci Waugh. Although jobsite teams that had initially planned to work outside were reassigned due to snow Thursday and Friday, Waugh said about 400 volunteers came ready to work Saturday morning.

Second generation of RHOP students follow their parents' legacy

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s Logan Moravec and Will Hagge of the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) are carrying on the second generation of a family tradition in healthcare.

Carrillo named April's Project Strive Student of the Month

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Samantha Carrillo is the Project Strive/TRiO April Student of the Month.

Pace coaches Chadron High student going to performing arts school

CHADRON – Chadron State College Accompanist Bobby Pace recently learned that one of his private vocal music students, Chadron High School senior Lateisha Ngoi, has been accepted to Juilliard. Even though Ngoi completed her video conference audition for Juilliard before they started working together in January, Pace said it is exciting to work with a student who has been accepted to such a prestigious institution.

NSCS Chancellor among volunteers for The Big Event

CHADRON – More than 300 volunteers and 43 jobsites have committed to The Big Event, Chadron State College’s ninth annual day of community service.

State Colleges to provide $3,000 in additional assistance to students

LINCOLN – Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State College students who are Pell-eligible or have an expected family contribution (EFC) of $10,000 or less are eligible to receive an additional $3,000 in Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) III financial assistance during the 2021-22 academic year.

Call Center continues to serve students

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Call Center, located in Crites Hall, has been the voice of Chadron State College for more than a decade.

Online student finds Field Camp challenging but rewarding

CHADRON – While most of Jessica Rowshandel’s geoscience and math classes at Chadron State College are online, every year at Field Camp she learns from new, hands-on experiences.

April play: 'To Die For'

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Theatre Department will present To Die For via CSC Live April 15-17 at 7 p.m. and April 18 at 2 p.m. Viewers need to place reservations at csc.edu/theatre to see the show online. Each password is good for one live performance.

Registration open for Story Catcher Writing Workshop

CHADRON – Registration is now open for the 2021 Story Catcher Writing Workshop and Festival set for June 14-17 at Chadron State Park.

Wildlife management degree takes CSC grad on adventurous path

CHADRON – A degree in wildlife management, coupled with a sense of adventure and desire to be outdoors, has led 2017 Chadron State College graduate Collin Eisenman to a variety of natural resource jobs in the American West, including work on an Alaskan crabbing boat featured on the long-running Discovery Channel show, Deadliest Catch.

Helmbrecht's research on first gen students published

CHADRON – An article based on Dr. Britt Helmbrecht’s dissertation, "Predictors of Stress in First-Generation College Students," has been published by the Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice. Helmbrecht, an assistant professor in the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation program, earned her Doctor of Health Education degree from A.T. Still University in 2020.

Planetarium gains digital programs

CHADRON – When the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning (COIL) opens, a state-of-the-art planetarium will premiere, as well.

International student earns full fellowship to UNMC doctoral program

CHADRON – Chadron State College senior Lelisse “Lily” Umeta of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has earned a full fellowship to the Cancer Research doctoral program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). She said she is grateful for the opportunity especially in a competitive environment where graduate schools receive hundreds of applicants for a handful offers for fellowships.

Two students inducted into Sigma Tau Delta

CHADRON – Chadron State College alumni, current students, faculty, and a middle school writer gathered via video conference Friday for the induction of two students into the Sigma Beta chapter of the English honorary society, Sigma Tau Delta.

Board of Trustees approve MOA with LCCC at recent meeting

CHADRON – The Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees had its regular meeting March 16-17.

New RLOP students announced

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Justice Studies program announced the names of incoming Rural Law Opportunities Program (RLOP) students from Nebraska Tuesday. Five students will be incoming freshmen and one is a current student. Project Coordinator Kate Pope said all interviews were conducted via video conference this year.

Falcone named March Project Strive Student of the Month

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Vincent Falcone is the Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month.

Registration open for The Big Event

CSC graduate credits Geoscience professor for career choice

CHADRON – As a sophomore at Chadron State College in 2005, Craig Kaiser hadn’t yet settled on a major, and wasn’t even sure he would stay in Chadron, when a class with Geoscience Professor Dr. Mike Leite lit the spark that has led him to an entrepreneurial career in the natural resource industry.

'Shades of Light' exhibit opens Wednesday

CHADRON – The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center will host a show of about 50 pieces by Rachel Brownlee, from Wednesday to May 21. Most of the items will be charcoal drawings, however, the exhibit also features a few oil paintings, one watercolor, some calligraphy, and a steam punk style leather skirt and corset.

CSC graduate, Dr. Gene Hughes, leaves great legacy

CHADRON – One of Chadron State College’s most prominent graduates, Dr. Eugene M. Hughes, died March 10 in Flagstaff, Arizona. He was 86. Hughes, recognized as an outstanding mathematics professor at Chadron State College began his career in higher education administration while at CSC and was the president of two major universities and the interim president of a third institution.

CSC hosts virtual History Day

CHADRON – Chadron State College hosted the 15th annual Western District History Day March 5. Fifty-four students participated in the virtual event with a theme of Communication in History. Thirty entries will advance to the state competition, which will also be virtual.

Students attend 'Meet the Pros' conference

CHADRON – Eight Chadron State College students attended this year’s ‘Meet the Pros’ Conference virtually March 1-2.

Campus will remain closed Tuesday

Updated: March 15, 12:15 p.m. Chadron State College will remain closed Tuesday, March 16, due to winter weather conditions. Residence halls and dining services will remain open. Chadron State College, which was on midterm break last week, also closed Monday, March 15.

CSC announces new MBA focus areas

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s Business Academy has developed three new focus areas in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program: Accounting, Digital Marketing, and Healthcare Management. Each of the focus areas will be offered online or face-to-face.

Campus is closed Wednesday

Chadron State College is closing its campus Wednesday, March 10, due to winter weather conditions. Residence halls will remain open. Classes are not occurring because the college is on its midterm break.

RHOP selections announced

CHADRON – Thirty-three Nebraska high school students have been selected for the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) at Chadron State College. Director of Health Professions Kristal Kuhnel said it was quite a challenge to interview the candidates in person, but the effort was worthwhile.

Briggs Pond clean up reveals possible state champion tree

CHADRON – A recent project aimed at removing Russian olive trees from the area around Briggs Pond southwest of the Chadron State College campus unexpectedly revealed the presence of a possible Nebraska State Champion Tree on the Chadron State Foundation’s 50 acre-plus Thompson Natural History Preserve.

CSC livestock stewardship course open to students, public

CHADRON – A North Dakota animal science professor who is also a veterinarian and cattle producer will lead the Chadron State College Rangeland Management program’s 2021 Practitioner in Residence class beginning later in March.

Western District History Day follows a virtual format

CHADRON – About 30 local middle school and high school students will be competing in the Western District Division of National History Day Friday. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s contest will be virtual.

CSC students meet the pros at virtual conference

CHADRON – Chadron State College students in the fields of art, communications, and marketing will have the opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals in advertising and media during a virtual Meet the Pros conference Monday and Tuesday

Theatre performance will be live streamed

CHADRON – No live audience members will be in Chadron State College’s Black Box Theatre when four actors take to the stage in Seventy Scenes of Halloween later this month. Those who wish to watch the show on CSC Live should register to obtain a password for viewing at csc.edu/theatre/seatreservation/index.csc. The password is good for one performance. None of the performances will be recorded. The Feb. 25 through 27 performances will be at 7 p.m., and the Feb. 28 performance will be at 2 p.m.

Jefferson named February Project Strive Student of the Month

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Jacob Jefferson is the Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for February. Jefferson, a senior from Buckeye, Arizona, said he chose Chadron State because of the caring community and its appealing athletic facilities.

The Big Event and The Nest to team up

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s The Big Event staff and members of The Nest will be giving away T-shirts, while supplies last, Sunday during CSC’s volleyball match against Colorado Mesa University. First serve is set for 1 p.m. at the Chicoine Center.

Kent Hall kitchen renovation benefits students

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s Kent Residence Hall recently underwent kitchen renovations. The project, which began after Thanksgiving, was completed Jan. 29.

CSC cancels 2021 Scholastic Day

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Scholastic Contest, an annual opportunity to recognize and the academic achievements of regional high school students, has been canceled for 2021. Co-Chairs of the Scholastic Day Committee Jamie Hamaker and Sara Smith said the tradition will resume next year.

CSC community supports Food Pantry

CHADRON – This month's Chadron State College Food Pantry will include fresh produce for the first time, according to organizer Kate Pope. An anonymous donor is providing the produce to be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Food Pantry will be in the Student Center Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

CSC campus is closed Friday

Chadron State College is closing its campus Friday, Feb. 12 due to winter weather conditions. Residence halls and dining services will remain open.

CSC closing at 3 p.m. Thursday

Chadron State College is closing its campus Thursday, Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. because of winter weather conditions. Residence halls, the Student Center, and dining services will remain open. If campus closes Friday, another announcement will be sent before 6 a.m. Friday morning.

Regional high school students honored at High Plains Festival

CHADRON – About 70 students from Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota attended the 49th annual High Plains Band and Choir Festival Feb. 1-2. at Chadron State College.

Helmbrecht wins national Blue Key Advisor award

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s Director of College Relations Alex Helmbrecht received the national Blue Key Outstanding Advisor Award for 2021 during the organization’s virtual conference Jan. 15.

Campus opening late Monday

Chadron State College will open at 10 a.m. today (Monday, Feb. 8, 2021). Residence halls and dining services will remain open through the late start.

Mencia appointed at CSC's Student Trustee

LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts has appointed Ruth Mencia of Grand Island, Panashe Jacha of Elkhorn, and Jackson Richling of Grand Island to serve as student trustees on the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees. They will serve a one-year term and represent Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State College students.

Best of the West results announced

CHADRON – Nearly 200 Nebraska high school students from 25 high schools participated in the Fourth Annual Best of the West Virtual Business Invitational Jan. 26-28, co-hosted by Chadron State College and the Nebraska Council on Economic Education (NCEE).

Collins named Project Strive Student of the Month

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Shane Collins is the Project Strive/TRiO January Student of the Month.

High Plains Band and Choir Festival convenes

CHADRON – The 49th annual High Plains Band and Choir festival will convene at Chadron State College Monday. About 70 students from 23 high schools in Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota will attend. Due to COVID-19, the event will not feature a guest conductor this year. Senior students who plan to attend CSC this fall have the opportunity to audition for music scholarships at the festival.

Music program sets spring schedule

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Music Department has scheduled 13 events for the spring semester. All events are free and open to the public, however, attendees are required to adhere to CSC’s Face Covering Policy and maintain social distancing. Live streaming is also available at csc.edu/live.

Exhibit showcasing the life of Sandoz now open

CHADRON – The life and accomplishments of Mari Sandoz will be showcased through March 5 in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to noon. The Sandoz Center's accessibility is subject to change in accordance with COVID-19 protocols.

CSC shares guidelines for using trails

CHADRON – Chadron State College is pleased to provide access to several trails bordering campus. And, in order to help keep trails healthy, all users are encouraged to follow the college’s trail guidelines.

CSC to host virtual Best of the West competition

CHADRON – More than 190 students from 25 high schools will participate in the Best of the West Business invitational Jan. 26-28, co-hosted by Chadron State College and the Nebraska Council on Economic Education.

Board of Trustees approves additions to CSC academic offerings

CHADRON – The Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees had its regular business meeting Jan. 13. At the meeting, the Board approved a new graduate degree program, four minors, and three MBA focus areas for Chadron State College.

NSCS Leadership Conference convenes Thursday

CHADRON – Chadron State College will host the annual Nebraska State College System leadership conference Thursday and Friday in a virtual format. About 80 Student Senate members and advisers from CSC, Peru State College, and Wayne State College will attend.

CSC facilities reopening to the public Monday

CHADRON – After being closed to the public since Nov. 18, 2020, Chadron State College will reopen select facilities to the community beginning Monday, Jan. 25. The buildings reopening to the public are the Nelson Physical Activity Center, the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center, Crites Hall, King Library, Memorial Hall, and the Chicoine Center.

CSC launches Respiratory Care Partnership with Nebraska Methodist College

CHADRON – Chadron State College is partnering with Nebraska Methodist College to offer a new program in which students can earn a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Health Sciences from Chadron State College and an Associate’s of Science degree in Respiratory Care from Nebraska Methodist College. The Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees approved the program in June 2020.

NSCS Hires Kramer as Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

LINCOLN – The Nebraska State College System (NSCS) welcomes Monte Kramer EdD, MBA as the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (VCFA).

CSC students, faculty announce plans for MLK Day

CHADRON – Chadron State College classes will be dismissed Monday to allow students to attend events in honor of MLK Day.

Martinez named December Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Cole Martinez is the Project Strive/TRiO December Student of the Month.

College reorganizing select personnel

CHADRON – In an effort to focus additional efforts on the enrollment and retention of students at Chadron State College, President Randy Rhine announced reorganization plans Friday during a virtual all-campus meeting.

New English major opens opportunities for students

CHADRON – Following the theme of “Find Your Story,” a variety of new courses and a new major have been added for students of English and Humanities at Chadron State College.

ROTC cadets receive Order of Merit Scores

CHADRON – In December, Chadron State College cadets in the Army ROTC, who will graduate in May, received their branching or specialty assignments.

President's and Dean's Lists announced

CHADRON – Chadron State College has announced the names of 660 students who qualified for the institution's Fall 2020 academic honors lists.

Efforts to control and curb the spread of COVID-19 dominate the year

CHADRON – 2020 began as usual, but by March, COVID-19 began to dominate conversations and plans at Chadron State College.