Jan
8

2025

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
13

2025

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
13

2025

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
19

2025

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
20

2025

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
21

2025

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
22

2025

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
27

2025

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
28

2025

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
28

2025

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
29

2025

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
30

2025

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
5

2025

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
6

2025

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
6

2025

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
11

2025

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
12

2025

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
12

2025

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
12

2025

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
17

2025

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
19

2025

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
11

2025

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
27

2025

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
10

2025

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
12

2025

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
6

2025

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
10

2025

Kruger named Chadron State Foundation CEO

CHADRON – The Chadron State Foundation has selected Scott Kruger as its Chief Executive Officer.
Mar
10

2025

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
10

2025

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
17

2025

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
17

2025

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
17

2025

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
18

2025

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
19

2025

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
20

2025

Local students compete in annual History Day

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

Mar
24

2025

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
24

2025

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
2

2025

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
1

2025

Coddiwomplers Club approved

CHADRON – The Campus Activities Board (CAB) approved a new club, Coddiwomplers, at Chadron State College.
Apr
2

2025

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
2

2025

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
7

2025

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
7

2025

War Eagles Club returns to CSC

CHADRON – The Chadron State College’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) recently approved a returning club, War Eagles.
Apr
9

2025

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
10

2025

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
10

2025

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
10

2025

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
11

2025

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
14

2025

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
16

2025

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
16

2025

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
18

2025

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
29

2025

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
29

2025

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
30

2025

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
30

2025

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
5

2025

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
6

2025

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
9

2025

Ivy Day honors top CSC seniors

CHADRON – Graduating Chadron State College seniors were honored Friday during Ivy Day, a traditional event since 1920, sponsored by the Blue Key and Cardinal Key national honor societies.
May
7

2025

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
7

2025

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.

May
15

2025

CSC students gain science research experience

CHADRON -- How do over the counter medications affect behavior in a Madagascan Hissing Cockroach? How effective are masks used by wildland firefighters? What happens when a medicine that raises blood pressure is administered to living heart tissue?
May
19

2025

AASCU President urges graduates to embrace opportunity, authenticity

CHADRON — Dr. Charles L. Welch, president and CEO of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), encouraged Chadron State College graduates to embrace their new opportunities and remain true to themselves during the spring commencement ceremony May 10.
May
19

2025

Spring 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists released

CHADRON – Chadron State College has announced the students who qualified for the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Spring 2025 semester. To qualify, students must complete at least 12 credit hours, be pursuing their first bachelor’s degree, and have no incomplete grades.
May
21

2025

CSC graduate continues family tradition

CHADRON – Chadron State College was founded as a teacher-training school some 115 years ago. While it long ago became a comprehensive, multi-purpose institution that prepares students for many occupations, the Betson family from the Crawford area has benefitted from CSC’s instructors to become teachers.
May
27

2025

Nebraska State Colleges Award Multi-Activity Scholarships

OMAHA – Twelve high school students were awarded the Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Scholarship during the NSAA State Soccer Championships, recognizing their involvement in school activities and athletics.
Jun
13

2025

Coddiwomplers explore Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

CHADRON – A group of Chadron State College students recently returned from an immersive adventure through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, organized by the Coddiwomplers travel club. Throughout the trip, students explored scenic landscapes, observed wildlife, and formed lasting bonds with one another.
Jun
13

2025

Ellis obtains additional certification

CHADRON – Dr. Josh Ellis, professor in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), recently earned the Certified Special Populations Specialist (CSPS) certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Jun
18

2025

Valadez finds purpose, passion in music education 

CHADRON – Music has always been more than notes on a page to Olivia Valadez. Music has been a lifelong connection to family, a source of personal strength, and now, a path to a career for Valadez who is helping others find their own voice.
Jun
26

2025

CSC’s Project Strive helps students find success

CHADRON – It was a class scavenger hunt on the Chadron State College campus that led Kevin Coy Jr. to Project Strive, CSC’s name for a group of federal Department of Education programs that assist low-income, first generation, and individuals with disabilities earn post-secondary educational degrees.
Jun
26

2025

CSC hosts Youth Range Camp

CHADRON – Chadron State College hosted 22 high school students from across Nebraska at the 61st Annual Nebraska Youth Range Camp June 9-12. According to Tevyn Pieper, project coordinator with the Sandhills Task Force and a camp co-director, the camp provided students with an intensive, hands-on learning experience, focusing on a diverse array of topics essential for sustainable rangeland stewardship.

Jun
27

2025

Merchen selected for AASCU's Emerging Leader Program

WASHINGTON – Chantel Merchen, Director of the Office of Academic Success at Chadron State College, has been selected by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) for its 2025-26 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). This year’s cohort of 37 academic and administrative professionals is the largest in the program’s 10-year history.
Jun
27

2025

Fisher places at FBLA nationals

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Mekenna Fisher of Hershey, Nebraska, placed in the top 10 in two categories at the national Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) conference May 31-June 2 in Dallas. She placed second in Impromptu Speaking and eighth in Job Interview.
Jun
30

2025

Project Strive: A legacy of student success and impact

CHADRON – The eight programs under the TRIO umbrella were created under the Higher Education Act of 1965 to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. The TRIO name comes from the first three programs implemented: Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services.
Jul
8

2025

Herbarium data added to global biodiversity database

CHADRON – What began as a regional collection of pressed plants in western Nebraska has blossomed into a global resource. More than 58,000 specimens from Chadron State College’s High Plains Herbarium are now available through the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), a Denmark-based platform that provides open access to biodiversity data from around the world, according to Herbarium Director Steve Rolfsmeier.
Jul
15

2025

CSC launches virtual mental health service for students

CHADRON – In response to increasing demand for mental health support, Chadron State College will offer a new virtual mental health service to students during the 2025-26 academic year.

Jul
15

2025

Goldstedt exhibit highlights rural Nebraska scenes

CHADRON – A new exhibit at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center showcases the work of self-taught painter John Goldstedt.
Jul
17

2025

Pilster lecturer, Robinson, to speak about the Northern Cheyenne

CHADRON – Author Gerry Robinson will present the Pilster Lecture for the Sept. 18 Sandoz Society gathering at Chadron State College. Robinson is the author of The Cheyenne Story: An Interpretation of Courage. His talk will address recent revelations and developments along the trail traveled by his Northern Cheyenne ancestors in 1878-79.

Jul
17

2025

Fisher reflects on first year as NBDC director

CHADRON – During his first year as Director of the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) at Chadron State College, Dr. Nic Fisher has found both challenges and opportunities in serving entrepreneurs across four counties in Nebraska’s Panhandle.
Jul
18

2025

Students praise CSC’s Project Strive for resources, support

CHADRON -- The resources and support available through Project Strive make a big difference in helping first-generation and low-income students find academic success and achieve their goals, according to two current Chadron State College participants in the federally funded program.
Jul
28

2025

Helmbrecht named Dean

CHADRON – Following a national search, Dr. Brittany Helmbrecht has been named the Dean of the School of Professional Studies and Applied Sciences as announced by Chadron State College’s Vice President for Academic Affairs Kimberly Paddock-O’Reilly.
Aug
4

2025

New sculpture reflects learning and local landscape

CHADRON – A new permanent outdoor sculpture, Field Work(s), was installed near the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning (COIL) in late July. The piece fulfills Nebraska’s requirement that one percent of state construction funding for certain capital projects be used for public art.
Aug
6

2025

Students work with international summer science program

CHADRON – Two Chadron State College pre-health professions students had a rare opportunity during an international camp for high school students on the CSC campus this summer.
Aug
7

2025

French-Collins named Dean of Business, Mathematics, and Science

CHADRON – Following a nationwide search, Dr. Shaunda French-Collins has been named the Dean of the School of Business, Mathematics, and Science.
Aug
11

2025

Galaxy Series kicks off fall semester focused on college success

CHADRON — Dr. Laurie A. Schreiner will be a Galaxy Series speaker at Chadron State College on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall’s Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public. The title of her presentation is Thriving in Transitions: How to Make the Most of Your College Experience.
Aug
11

2025

Tucker's poetry published

CHADRON — A poem, Between Light and Silence, written by English and Humanities Professor Dr. Deane Tucker was published this summer in The Tiger Moth Review, a biannual journal of art and literature that engages with nature, culture, the environment, and ecology.
Aug
18

2025

Sheldon Statewide exhibition opens Aug. 29

CHADRON – A Sheldon Statewide exhibition, Nebraska’s Legacy, will open Aug. 29 in Memorial Hall’s Main Gallery. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show will end Sept. 29.
Aug
25

2025

CSC welcomes new faculty

CHADRON – New faculty members have joined Chadron State College this fall.

Aug
27

2025

Admissions staff eager to meet prospective students

CHADRON – With new leadership and realigned responsibilities, Chadron State College’s Admissions team is preparing to connect with students in more personal and meaningful ways. Dr. Derry Ebert, vice president for enrollment management, said the changes are designed to better serve prospective students across western Nebraska and beyond.
Aug
27

2025

Crites Hall rearranges offices for increased efficiency

CHADRON – Chadron State College recently completed a reorganization of Crites Hall offices during the summer to improve efficiency and strengthen services for its students.
Sep
10

2025

CSC announces fall music performances

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Music Department has announced its fall schedule of performances and events, all of which are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Sep
10

2025

Eagle Success Summit highlights collaboration 

CHADRON – A total of 169 Chadron State College employees participated in the inaugural Eagle Success Summit hosted on campus Aug. 29, according to committee co-chair and Director of the Office of Academic Success Chantel Merchen.
Sep
10

2025

Chadron State College announces Homecoming schedule

CHADRON – Chadron State College will celebrate Homecoming Sept. 20-27 with a variety of events centered around the theme Once Upon a Homecoming.
Sep
12

2025

CSC students’ prints included in publication

CHADRON – Prints by nine Chadron State College students, designed during a Spring 2025 course with Art Professor Laura Bentz, were published in August in Volume 4 of the Honeycomb Project.
Sep
12

2025

Fette authors successful teacher apprentice grant

CHADRON – In August, the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) awarded funding to Chadron State College and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln through the third round of the state’s Grow Your Own Teacher Apprenticeship Competitive Sub-Grant Opportunity.
Sep
15

2025

Photography exhibit chronicles early 1900s in western Nebraska

CHADRON – Historic black-and-white photographs by Mabel Graham McIntosh Souther are on display at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center through the fall 2025 semester. The exhibit is free and open to public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
Sep
24

2025

CSC’s specialty license plate interest list is now open

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s specialty license plate design featuring the iconic C-Hill location is in development.
Sep
25

2025

Bautista named Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for September

CHADRON – Chadron State College sophomore Gabriela Bautista of Carr, Colorado, is the Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for September 2025.
Sep
25

2025

Crouse receives posthumous Distinguished Service Award

CHADRON – The late Dr. Margaret Crouse will be recognized posthumously with a Distinguished Service Award from Chadron State College, in honor of her career dedicated to education, service, and mentorship.

Sep
26

2025

Homecoming royalty crowned

CHADRON – Chadron State College honored Homecoming royalty during a pep rally Thursday on Elliott Field. Homecoming Queen, nominated by the International Club, was Natali Keni of Kahuku, Hawai’i. Keni is also involved in The Nest and is a member of the CSC Volleyball Team. King, nominated by The Nest, was Cort Rummel of Gurley, Nebraska. Rummel is also involved in Intramurals and serves as a student coach for the volleyball team.
Oct
1

2025

Board to Consider Naming Kupper Chadron State President

LINCOLN – The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges announced today that it will consider removing the “interim” designation from Dr. Jodi Kupper’s title and formally appoint her as president of Chadron State College at a special meeting on Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. CT.
Oct
2

2025

Medical Nutrition added to RHOP

CHADRON – In early September, Medical Nutrition was added as the 12th option in Chadron State College’s Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Students who earn a Medical Nutrition degree will be qualified to become a Registered Dietitian (RD).
Oct
2

2025

CSC Theatre season opens with adaptation of ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’

CHADRON – The Chadron State College theatre department is preparing to present Delirium, an adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart, written by Assistant Professor and Director Brian Grob along with Elena Yazykova. The production will have a total of eight shows at the Black Box Theatre Oct. 30-31, and Nov. 1, Nov. 6-8 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 1 and Nov. 8 at 1 p.m.
Oct
6

2025

Friends and Family Weekend set for Oct. 10-12

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s annual Friends and Family Weekend returns on Friday, Oct. 10, and concludes Sunday, Oct. 12. The weekend is packed full of fun and nostalgic activities for parents, siblings, and friends of CSC students. Alumni awards will also be presented during the weekend. 
Oct
6

2025

Friends and Family Weekend features alumni awards

CHADRON — Chadron State College will present the Distinguished Alumni Award to Lisa Moravec and Distinguished Young Alumni Awards to Loni Watson and Dr. Jacob Zitterkopf during halftime of the football game Saturday, Oct. 11 as part of Friends and Family Weekend. Family Tree Awards will also be given to the Owens family and the Marshall family.
Oct
6

2025

Alumnus art show opens Monday

CHADRON – Chadron State College alumnus Morse Clary’s retrospective show will be in the Main Gallery of Memorial Hall, Monday through Oct. 31. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show is free and open to the public. His widow, Cathy Clary, is lending more than 50 of Clary’s sculptures to exhibit, including a piece from 1962, when Clary was the first to present a senior art student solo show.
Oct
7

2025

Scholastic Contest set for Oct. 15

CHADRON - Nearly 900 students from 32 high schools around the region will gather at Chadron State College on Wednesday, Oct. 15, for the annual Scholastic Contest, a tradition that recognizes the academic talents of high school students from around the area.
Oct
8

2025

CSC to host virtual High Plains Regional Conference

CHADRON, Neb. — The Sigma Beta Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta at Chadron State College will host a virtual High Plains Regional Conference Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18.
Oct
13

2025

Graves Lecture Series includes wide variety of topics

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s Graves Lecture Series will resume this fall with three presentations on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center Atrium. Attendance is free, and the community is encouraged to attend.
Oct
13

2025

Social Work class hosting domestic violence conference

CHADRON – Chadron State College seniors in the SW 435 class will host the annual Social Work Conference on Nov. 5, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the CSC campus. This year’s theme is Breaking the Silence: Healing and Prevention for Domestic Violence. The event is free to the public, with no registration required. The first 75 attendees will receive a free lunch. Current students will need to purchase lunch using their meal plans.
Oct
13

2025

CSC honors two families with Family Tree Awards

CHADRON -- The Marshall and Owens families each received the Family Tree Awards on Friday and were honored during halftime of the football game on Saturday. According to the requirements listed online, each recipient family must include a minimum of three generations of graduates. At least two of the family members must have a record of outstanding service to the college, the alumni association, their community, or their profession.
Oct
13

2025

Board of Trustees Appoints Kupper as Chadron State President

LINCOLN – The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges voted Monday to appoint Dr. Jodi Kupper as the next President of Chadron State College, removing the “interim” designation from her title and affirming their full confidence in her leadership and vision for the College’s future.
Oct
20

2025

American Samoan student finds belonging far from home

CHADRON – For Chadron State College sophomore Kimo Tuivaiti, leaving the tropical shores of American Samoa for the Nebraska plains was both an act of courage and faith.
Oct
22

2025

Nebraska SMART Expands Statewide

LINCOLN – The Nebraska State College System (NSCS) announced today that Nebraska SMART, its free virtual tutoring program, is expanding statewide, giving every K–12 student in Nebraska access to one-on-one academic support from trained college tutors.
Oct
22

2025

Perez design featured in Student Center mural

CHADRON – A design featuring eagle wings created by Chadron State College senior Angelyse Perez of Newcastle, Wyoming, has come to life on the Student Center thanks to the work of Pine Ridge Job Corps students, Chadron Area Chamber Director Gabby Kreis, community artists, and students and employees.
Oct
22

2025

CSC plans to honor veterans

CHADRON – Chadron State College will host several events the week of Nov. 4-11 to recognize and honor veterans as part of its annual Military Appreciation Week. The activities are designed to engage students, employees, and community members in showing gratitude to those who have served.
Oct
23

2025

CSC’s 62nd Scholastic Contest deemed a success

CHADRON – More than 950 high school students from Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota took 1,478 tests in 39 different subjects Oct. 15 during Chadron State College’ 62nd Scholastic Contest on Oct. 15, 2025.

Oct
28

2025

Bike Share program expands

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s Bike Share program continues to roll right along.
Oct
28

2025

Coy speaks about resilience 

CHADRON – Kevin Coy, a Chadron State College alum and Academic Advisor with Upward Bound, spoke about the various ways he has built strength through overcoming adversity in his Graves lecture Oct. 21. 
Oct
28

2025

Redden presents at national conference

CHADRON – Assistant Professor of Business Dr. Caitlin Redden made a presentation at the Association for General and Liberal Studies Oct. 2-4, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Oct
29

2025

McClenahan named October Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month

CHADRON – Chadron State College junior Mallory McClenahan of Grant, Nebraska, is the Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for October.
Nov
3

2025

Collins presents about his broadcasting career at recent Graves Lecture

CHADRON — Dave Collins, sports director for Eagle Media in Chadron and the play-by-play voice of the Eagles, guided attendees at the Graves Lecture Tuesday, Oct. 28, through how Chadron State College athletic contests come to life through his broadcasts.
Nov
4

2025

Marrow presents poster at national conference

CHADRON – Dr. Teri Marrow, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Chadron State College, presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) National Conference in Philadelphia in October. Marrow’s poster topic was The Ins and Outs of Clinical Supervision: Steps to an Effective Supervision Practice.
Nov
3

2025

Fisher presents at Great Plains Economics and Business Conference

CHADRON – Chadron State College Assistant Professor of Business Dr. Nic Fisher made a presentation at the Great Plains Economics and Business Conference in Omaha on Oct. 17 titled Unintended Side Effects: Regulatory Prescriptions.
Nov
6

2025

Art Day rewarding for CSC students and attendees

CHADRON – Nearly 100 students from the Panhandle and South Dakota attended Chadron State College’s Art Day Nov. 4. CSC faculty and students presented a variety of sessions about graphic design, ceramics, mural painting, photography, architecture, wire sculpture, jewelry making, painting, and even temporary tattoos.
Nov
10

2025

Social Work Conference tackles domestic violence

CHADRON – Chadron State College hosted its annual Social Work Conference Wednesday bringing together students, faculty, local high schoolers, and regional Social Work professionals for discussions centered on domestic violence, healing, and resilience.
Nov
10

2025

SMART program benefits future teachers, K-12 students

CHADRON — For Chadron State College education majors, the Nebraska SMART tutoring program is more than a job. It’s a hands-on way to practice teaching, build relationships, and discover what it means to make a difference in students’ lives. The program was established by the Nebraska State College System in 2024 and recently expanded to offer free tutoring to all K-12 students in Nebraska.
Nov
12

2025

Nebraska State Colleges Launch System-Wide Initiative to Re-Enroll Thousands of Adults

LINCOLN—The Nebraska State College System—which serves more than 9,000 students across its three campuses annually—today announced the launch of an ambitious new system-wide initiative, Reengage Nebraska. The program is designed to help thousands of stopped-out students with some college credit but no degree return to higher education and complete a degree or credential.
Nov
17

2025

ROTC cadets participate in FTX and Ranger Challenge 

CHADRON – Three Chadron State College Army ROTC cadets, Chayton Bynes of Chadron, Lily Rafteseth of Colon, Neb., and Brody Burgess of Scottsbluff, Neb., recently participated in the Ranger Challenge and Field Training Exercise (FTX), two programs designed to forge well-rounded leaders.
Nov
18

2025

Martinez is the Strive Student of the Month for November

CHADRON – Spencer Martinez of Centennial, Colorado, is the November Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month.
Nov
18

2025

Students gain valuable experience during summer internships 

CHADRON – Chadron State College students Gretchen Kallemeyn of Denver, and Josiah Heger of Hermosa, South Dakota, took different paths during the summer of 2025, but both returned with a deeper understanding of their academic fields and a renewed sense of purpose. 
Dec
1

2025

Berrian presents to virtual popular culture conference

CHADRON — Chadron State College Associate Professor Julian Berrian presented his paper, Cheating the Grave: Representations of Death Transcendence in the Movie Sinners, during the virtual Annual Northeast Popular Culture Association conference in October, marking his second appearance at the annual conference.
Dec
3

2025

Alumna, Math educator to speak at Winter Commencement

CHADRON — Chadron State College’s Winter Commencement Speaker will be Dr. Hortensia Soto. Since 2020, Soto, a CSC Distinguished Young Alumni recipient, has been a professor of mathematics at Colorado State University and Graduate Director in the Department of Mathematics since 2023.
Dec
4

2025

Campus groups participate in community tradition

CHADRON — Four Chadron State College holiday trees are on display now through Dec. 23 at the Dawes County Courthouse. The Festival of Trees, open during regular courthouse hours, is organized by Discover Northwest Nebraska.
Dec
8

2025

Winter Commencement set for Friday

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s Winter Commencement on Friday will honor 59 candidates for master’s degrees and 111 candidates for bachelor’s degrees. The combined ceremony begins at 2 p.m. in the Chicoine Center.
Dec
11

2025

CSC alum receives NSCS’s Counseling Excellence award

CHADRON – Chadron State College alum Cherokee Rotherham received this year’s Nebraska State College System Counseling Excellence Award for her dedication and commitment to students at Scottsbluff High School. CSC’s Vice President for Enrollment Management Dr. Derry Ebert and Admissions Counselor Kennie Gable presented the award to Rotherham Dec. 1.
Dec
11

2025

Hill named Project Strive Student of the Month

CHADRON – Chadron State College junior Samantha Hill of Gillette, Wyoming, is the Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for December 2025.
Dec
15

2025

Soto encourages graduates to embrace compassion, curiosity, and hope

CHADRON – One hundred and seventy Chadron State College undergraduate and graduate candidates for graduation were honored Friday during Winter Commencement in the Chicoine Center.
Dec
17

2025

CSC specialty license plate interest form remains open

CHADRON – Nebraska residents may soon have the opportunity to display their Eagle Pride statewide through a specialty license plate featuring Chadron State College’s iconic C-Hill.
Dec
29

2025

A Year of transition and achievement at Chadron State College

CHADRON – Marked by both transition and achievement, 2025 was a year that showcased Chadron State College’s commitment to leadership, learning, and service. The college experienced significant developments across campus while continuing to support student success and community partnerships.
Dec
19

2025

CSC announces academic honors for students

CHADRON – Chadron State College has announced the undergraduate students on the Fall 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists. The President's List consists of students with a 4.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Students met the requirements for the Dean’s List by earning at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.