Northern State University
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Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota, is a student-centered regional institution renowned for its historic legacy in teacher preparation through the Millicent Atkins School of Education, as well as strong programs in business, music, and the natural sciences. Campus culture is tight-knit and active, driven by community-wide enthusiasm for "Wolves" athletics in NCAA Division II competition and robust participation in the visual and performing arts. Setting Northern apart is its exceptional affordability paired with major recent campus enhancements, including the state-of-the-art Regional Sports Complex and modern learning facilities that offer students big-university amenities in a close, personal setting.
Wikipedia:Northern State University (NSU) is a public university in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States. NSU is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents and offers 45 bachelor's degrees, 53 minors, six associate degrees, 16 pre-professional programs, 23 certificates and 10 graduate degrees.
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