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The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) Alumni Foundation is proud to report that their investment returns for the 2023-2024 fiscal year have outperformed those of several Ivy League universities.

While big-name schools across the country are now releasing their financial results, NDSCS’s smart investment strategies have led to extraordinary success.

The NDSCS Alumni Foundation Board is excited to announce the appointment of Matthew Hallaway as the new Executive Director.

In September, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Northern Plains Chapter announced a call for nominations in seven award categories. The 2024 award recipients have been selected by the AFP Selection Committee, with three awards directed to the North Dakota State College Alumni Foundation.

The NDSCS Alumni Foundation Board of Directors and Kim Nelson, Executive Director, proudly announces the awarding of scholarships for FY25 totaling $1,429,654. The NDSCS Alumni Foundation board members are thrilled to be able to award this record amount to our students and programs for the upcoming 2024-2025 year.

Steve Farden, president of Farden Construction and a distinguished graduate of North Dakota State College of Science, received the prestigious John M. Agrey Award from the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) on October 12, 2023.

This award, UGPTI's highest honor, is bestowed upon individuals who demonstrate an exceptional entrepreneurial spirit, vision, and leadership within North Dakota's trucking and construction sectors.

Learn More About the John M. Agrey award here: UGPTI.org/Awards/Agrey

The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) Alumni Foundation is excited to announce a Meet and Greet event during their visit to Mesa, Arizona. This event promises to bring together NDSCS alumni for networking, camaraderie, and a warm atmosphere that will rekindle the sense of community that makes NDSCS alumni gatherings so special.

North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is thrilled to announce its participation in Giving Hearts Day, a community-wide philanthropic event aimed at raising funds to benefit our esteemed Nursing programs. This annual celebration of generosity will take place on February 8, 2024 offering an opportunity for individuals and organizations to make a meaningful impact on the future of healthcare in North Dakota.

In a grand gesture that underscores a legacy of commitment and generosity, the Yaggie family has contributed a $1 million donation to the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) Foundation. This significant contribution will fund the renovation of the NDSCS Agriculture Center, which will be renamed the “Yaggie Family Agriculture Center” in honor of the family’s longstanding involvement in agriculture and the community.