2025 | Chadron State College

MLK events affected by campus closure

CHADRON – Chadron State College will host several events honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Due to the forecast of extremely cold temperatures and wind chills, the campus will close Monday.

Jan

Graves Lecture Series to spotlight CSC alumnae

CHADRON – Two Chadron State College alumnae will present at an upcoming Graves Lecture Series during the college’s ongoing celebration of Title IX and its 50th anniversary.

Jan

CSC invites area residents to community planning session

CHADRON – Chadron State College has embarked on an in-depth planning process to develop a comprehensive five-year strategic plan and is requesting input from community members during a community planning session Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Platte Valley Bank Community Center in Chadron.

Jan

Campus closes Monday

Chadron State College is closing its campus Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, because of winter weather conditions. The residence halls and dining services will remain open. Monday’s classes were already not scheduled to meet in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Jan

Campus will open Tuesday at 11 a.m.

CHADRON – Due to the extremely cold temperatures in Chadron and the surrounding areas, the Chadron State College campus will have a late start Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Jan

Report includes details about CSC’s economic impact

CHADRON – Chadron State College remains a key driver of economic prosperity in Nebraska, contributing to individual student success as well as the vitality and sustainability of rural communities and the state according to a recent economic impact study by Lightcast for the Nebraska State College System (NSCS).

Jan

Spring music schedule announced

NOTE: Several events have changed dates or times. CHADRON – The Chadron State College Music department has announced the dates for performances for the spring 2025 semester. All concerts and recitals are open to the public and free of charge.

Jan

Ryschon named Student of the Month

CHADRON – Piper Ryschon of Scottsbluff, Neb., is Chadron State College’s Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for January.

Jan

Fourteen CSC employees certified in Mental Health First Aid

CHADRON – Chadron State College Licensed Student Counselor and Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor Chelsea Turner led a December training session of 14 CSC employees who earned Mental Health First Aid certification.

Jan

That Which Connects Us: Intaglio prints by Buswell now featured in gallery exhibit

CHADRON – “That Which Connects Us,” an exhibition by Nebraska artist Keith Buswell, is now on display at the Chadron State College Main Gallery in Memorial Hall through Feb. 14. “That Which Connects Us” is free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the week.

Jan

Three students receive conservation scholarships

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Chapter of the Soil & Water Conservation Society (SWCS), the Nebraska Soil & Water Conservation Foundation (NSWCF), and the Nebraska Chapter SWCS-UNL Foundation have announced five scholarship recipients for the spring 2025 semester. Each recipient was awarded $1,000.

Jan

Weingart to present Graves Lecture Feb. 13

CHADRON – The Graves Lecture Series, which is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX, will continue Thursday, Feb. 13 with Jamie Weingart’s presentation at 7 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. The presentation is free and open to the public.

Feb

Gwaltney set to present about diversity in the fur trade

CHADRON – Longtime historical researcher and interpreter Bill Gwaltney will present Beyond the Pale: African Americans in the Fur Trade of the Far West, at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center Tuesday at 7 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the Nebraska State Historical Society and the Galaxy Series. Admission is free and open to the public.

Feb

Best of the West competition brings high school students to CSC

CHADRON – High school students from western Nebraska participated in the Eighth Annual Best of the West Competition on Jan. 29 at Chadron State College. The contest follows Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) rules and is hosted to prepare contestants for the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Kearney, Nebraska, in April.

Feb

Early Childhood Conference at CSC set for Feb. 21-22

CHADRON – Chadron State College will host the 35th annual Early Childhood Conference Feb. 21-22 at the Student Center. Erin Ramsey, an author and early childhood educator, will deliver the keynote presentation about how to battle burnout.

Feb

Ruthless! The Musical debuts Feb. 27

CHADRON - The Theatre Department at Chadron State College will perform Ruthless! The Musical from Feb. 27 to March 1 at 7 p.m. and March 2 at 2 p.m. in Memorial Hall’s Black Box Theatre.

Feb

Falconaires to perform March 8

CHADRON – The U.S. Air Force Academy Band’s Falconaires will present a free, public concert at the Chadron State College Memorial Hall Auditorium on March 8 at 7 p.m. Tickets are not required and doors will open at 6 p.m.

Feb

3+1 Program helps Linse pursue Agriculture Education

CHADRON – A lifelong connection to agriculture and a passion for education led Sydney Linse to the unique 3+1 agriculture education program between Chadron State College and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Feb

Latta named Student of the Month

CHADRON – Chesney Latta of Trenton, Neb., is Chadron State College’s Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for February.

Feb

Campus closes Monday night, reopens with late start on Wednesday

(Updated 2/8/2025) CHADRON -- Due to the current winter storm and extreme cold warning, the Chadron State College campus will close Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at 9 p.m. and remain closed until Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at 11 a.m.

Feb

CSC announces three finalists for Vice President of Enrollment Management

CHADRON – Chadron State College has announced the names of three finalists for the Vice President for Enrollment Management (VPEM) position.

Mar

A Show That Inspires now open in Sandoz Center

CHADRON – More than 60 years of work by local artist Dave Nixon is exhibited in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center this semester. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 4 p.m.

Feb

Childcare providers learn burnout prevention tips

CHADRON – The 39th annual Excellence in Early Childhood conference hosted by Chadron State College Feb. 21-22, featured keynote speaker Erin Ramsey, an author and national presenter. Ramsey told childcare providers, students, and administrators in attendance that childcare is one of the most important jobs in the world.

Mar

International Food Party set for March 22

CHADRON – Chadron State College will host the 40th annual International Club Food Tasting Party on March 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Center ballroom. The menu will feature dishes from Nigeria, Ethiopia, Japan, Columbia, and Southern U.S. cuisine items, such as Nigerian fried rice, tibs, arepa, miso soup, gumbo, and cornbread.

Mar

AASCU President to deliver CSC’s spring commencement address

CHADRON — Dr. Charles L. Welch, CEO and President of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), will speak at Chadron State College's Spring Commencement Saturday, May 10.

Mar

CSC campus closes due to winter storm

CHADRON – Due to the current winter storm, the Chadron State College campus will close on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 6 p.m. and remain closed through Friday, March 7. CSC will re-open Saturday, March 8 at 7:30 a.m.

Mar

Kruger named Chadron State Foundation CEO

CHADRON – The Chadron State Foundation has selected Scott Kruger as its Chief Executive Officer.

Mar

Patterson named President of Murray State University

CHADRON – Dr. Ron K. Patterson has announced his intent to resign as Chadron State College’s President to become the next President of Murray State University. Murray State University’s Board of Regents made the announcement during a public meeting Monday.

Mar

CSC announces students accepted into RHOP

CHADRON – Chadron State College has announced students accepted into the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) pathway for Fall 2025. These students join what Dr. Joyce Hardy, Interim Dean of the School of Business, Mathematics, and Sciences, describes as a vibrant and collaborative learning community at Chadron State.

Mar

March is Advising Month

CHADRON – March is designated as Chadron State College’s Advising Month. Summer 2025 enrollment opens on Monday, March 24 for all students. Fall 2025 enrollment also begins on Monday, March 24 for graduate, post-baccalaureate, and ROTC students. Seniors can enroll starting Tuesday, March 25, juniors on Wednesday, March 26, sophomores on Thursday, March 27, and freshmen on Friday, March 28.

Mar

Cody named Student of the Month

CHADRON – Lindsay Cody of Halsey, Nebraska, is Chadron State College’s Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for March.

Mar

CSC offers an Education Specialist degree in Mental Health and Addictions

CHADRON – Chadron State College will offer an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree in Mental Health and Addictions starting in Fall 2025. The online program will advance student opportunities, offering school counselors the chance to fulfill requirements toward becoming a Nebraska Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) or a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).

Mar

Senior art show, Confronting the Subconscious, opens Monday

CHADRON – The Spring 2025 Chadron State College Senior Art Show features work by Angelyse Liliana Perez and Hannah Wohl. The show opens in Memorial Hall’s Main Gallery Monday, March 24 and will close April 11. The public is invited to a reception April 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. in Memorial Hall. Hours for the gallery are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mar

Ebert named VPEM at Chadron State College

CHADRON – Dr. Derry Ebert, a veteran administrator with more than 30 years of experience in higher education, has been named Chadron State College’s Vice President for Enrollment Management. Ebert, who is the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services at Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana, begins at CSC May 1.

Mar

Local students compete in annual History Day

CHADRON – Chadron State College successfully hosted the annual Western District History Day March 14.

Mar

Clock Tower Lighting to honor two wellness-related campaigns

CHADRON—The Chadron State College Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) committee has announced the Lindeken Clock Tower Lighting on Wednesday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. Morgan Cullan, Title IX Coordinator, invites students and employees to the ceremony.

Mar

CSC’s statewide sponsorship provides schools with a positivity platform

CHADRON – Thousands of students attending more than 230 Nebraska K-12 schools are benefiting from Chadron State College’s sponsorship of Kindness eWalls.

Apr

The Big Event registration now open for volunteers and jobsites

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s annual day of service, The Big Event (TBE), is planned for April 26. Registration is open until April 4 for volunteers and jobsites.

Apr

Coddiwomplers Club approved

CHADRON – The Campus Activities Board (CAB) approved a new club, Coddiwomplers, at Chadron State College.

Apr

New Music Concert features current and past CSC students

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Music Department will present the New Music Concert on Saturday, April 12 at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall’s Auditorium to showcase composed music by CSC senior Music student Rayne Charging Thunder CSC graduate Aubrey Larson, and faculty members.

Apr

CSC Theatre to perform The Children’s Hour

CHADRON – The Theatre Department at Chadron State College will perform The Children’s Hour from April 24 to 26 at 7 p.m. and April 27 at 2 p.m. in Memorial Hall’s Black Box Theatre.

Apr

CSC students win three Golden Leaf awards

CHADRON – Chadron State College Communication Arts students won awards in three categories of the Golden Leaf Awards contest sponsored by the Northern Plains Collegiate Media Association March 29 in Kearney.

Apr

War Eagles Club returns to CSC

CHADRON – The Chadron State College’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) recently approved a returning club, War Eagles.

Apr

Glanz earns Nebraska Broadcasters Association Scholarship

CHADRON – The Nebraska Broadcasters Association (NBA) has awarded a $2,000 scholarship to three Nebraska college students with career aspirations to work in broadcasting.

Apr

CSC honors employees at annual event

CHADRON – Chadron State College recognized employees who are retiring, employees who earned years of service awards, and faculty nominated for Teaching Excellence on Thursday.

Apr

Brammer receives Teaching Excellence Award

CHADRON – Dr. Dawn Brammer received Chadron State College’s Teaching Excellence Award Thursday at Chadron State College’s Employee Recognition Lunch.

Apr

Kupper appointed Interim President at Chadron State

CHADRON – Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System, Dr. Paul Turman, has appointed Dr. Jodi Kupper as Interim President of Chadron State College, effective June 10, 2025. Kupper currently serves as Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the Nebraska State College System Office and brings 27 years of experience in higher education, including 11 years of leadership experience at the System Office.

Apr

Art Guild members explore culture and art in Seattle

CHADRON – During spring break, six Chadron State College students who are members of the Art Guild traveled to Seattle with faculty advisor and Art Professor Mary Donahue for an immersive art and cultural tour, exploring major museums, neighborhoods, and iconic landmarks.

Apr

Fisher Qualifies for Nationals

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Mekenna Fisher of Hershey, Nebraska, earned second place in both the Impromptu Speaking and Job Interview contests at the FBLA-Collegiate State Leadership Conference on March 28-29 in Kearney, Nebraska. Fisher qualified to compete in both events at the National Leadership Conference later this spring in Dallas.

Apr

CSC hosts 10th annual Rising Sophomore Ceremony

CHADRON — Chadron State College students and employees gathered for the 10th annual Rising Sophomore Awards Ceremony Wednesday. This ceremony celebrates current CSC freshmen who have been nominated by CSC faculty, staff, and student peers for their qualities and achievements throughout their first year at CSC.

Apr

Public historian to speak about the Chile Pepper King

CHADRON – Dr. Peter Kopp will be the featured speaker in a Chadron State College Galaxy Series talk Tuesday, April 29 at 7 p.m. in the Sandoz Center. His presentation, which is free and open to the public, is titled, Chile Pepper King: Fabián Garcia and the Botany of the Borderlands. Kopp is preparing a book with the same title.

Apr

Vazquez named Student of the Month

CHADRON – Gerardo Vazquez Jr. Of Odessa, Texas, is Chadron State College’s Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for April.

Apr

40 Years of global learning: A retrospective on Study Abroad

CHADRON – As Chadron State College prepares to send its 40th group of students on the Justice Studies Study Abroad Program this May, the long-standing tradition of academic and cultural exploration continues to impact alumni. Since 1977, CSC students from a variety of majors have had the opportunity to study, immerse themselves in new cultures, and gain firsthand experience that will stay with them throughout their careers.

Apr

Students to direct theatre scenes Friday and Saturday

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Theatre Department will present scenes directed by students on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Black Box Theater. The show is free and open to the public. Those interested in attending may reserve tickets online. The two scenes are from two comedies by Rich Orloff: Mars Needs Women, but not as Much as Arnold Schecter and Women in Heat. The length of the PG-13 show, will be about 45 minutes, according to Theatre adjunct instructor David Craven.

Apr

Hill, Janssen, and McMaster Appointed as Student Trustees

LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Samantha Hill of Chadron State, Austen Janssen of Peru State, and Robynne McMaster of Wayne State to serve as student trustees on the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges. They will serve a one-year term (2025-2026 academic year) and represent the students of the State Colleges.

Apr

Residents express gratitude for The Big Event

CHADRON – More than 360 Chadron State College students and employees volunteered at 60 job sites April 26 during The Big Event (TBE), an annual day of service that includes painting fences, stairs, and buildings for Chadron residents and businesses. Other tasks included yard work, picking up trash, and cleaning out plant beds. Volunteers also completed indoor activities such as cleaning and organizing at churches and museums.

May

Environmental Remediation class studies ivermectin’s effects on plants and insects

CHADRON – Students enrolled in Dr. Jeffrey Kiiskila’s Environmental Remediation course (BIOL 327) conducted experiments during the Spring 2025 semester studying the environmental impact of ivermectin, a common livestock dewormer, on plant and insect life native to southwestern South Dakota and northwestern Nebraska.

May

More than 300 to be honored at CSC’s spring commencement

CHADRON – Chadron State College will honor 245 candidates for bachelor’s degrees and 65 candidates for master’s degrees Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Chicoine Center.

May

Psychology majors explore careers, graduate paths at regional conference

CHADRON – Chadron State College students had a positive experience at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association (RMPA) conference. Dr. Mary Jo Carnot and Dr. Carrie Stiefel, who accompanied the group, said the students came back excited about doing research and possibly establishing a Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology at CSC.

May

Health Professions students recognized at annual banquet

CHADRON – Chadron State College student members of the Health Professions Club (HPC) were honored Friday night during the organization’s annual awards banquet. Students who are advancing to graduate school and careers were recognized along with HPC officers for 2025-26.