CHADRON – A new permanent outdoor sculpture, Field Work(s), installed near the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning (COIL) in late July will be dedicated this week. The piece fulfills Nebraska’s requirement that one percent of state construction funding for certain capital projects be used for public art. A reception is planned for Friday, April 17, at 10:30 a.m. in the north with, lower level of COIL.

• Date: April 13, 2026
• Author: Tena L. Cook
• Category: Art|Campus News

LINCOLN – The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges has selected Assistant Professor Jordan Haas of Chadron State College as the 2026 Teaching Excellence Award recipient for the Nebraska State College System (NSCS). Haas was chosen during the Board’s April meeting and will be formally recognized during spring commencement ceremonies at Chadron State College.

• Date: April 14, 2026
• Author: NSCS Office
• Category: Employee Awards & Achievements|Mathematical Sciences|Nebraska State College System

CHADRON – Chadron State College alum Shawn Banzhaf will be the Spring Commencement speaker May 9 in the Chicoine Center at 10 a.m.

• Date: April 16, 2026
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Chadron State Alumni & Foundation|Commencement

CHADRON – A public reading by Dr. Joy Castro followed by a question and answer session, is set for Wednesday, April 22 at 4 p.m. at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center. The event is free and open to the public.

• Date: April 16, 2026
• Author: College Relations
• Category: English

CHADRON – Chadron State College adjunct faculty member and adviser to The Big Event student staff, Nicky McHugh, called Saturday’s event a tremendous success led by students. A total of 292 volunteers registered in advance, with 42 more joining the effort the day of the event to serve 43 jobsites.

• Date: April 16, 2026
• Author: Tena L. Cook
• Category: Student Awards & Achievements|Student Clubs & Organizations

CHADRON – Shelby Westinghouse of Hot Springs, South Dakota, and Mekenna Fisher of Hershey, Nebraska, received awards of distinction at the Golden Leaf Awards contest in late March sponsored by the Northern Plains Collegiate Media Association, according to CSC Associate Professor Julian Berrian.

• Date: April 21, 2026
• Author: Tena L. Cook and Shelby Westinghouse
• Category: Communication|Student Awards & Achievements

The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State College System approved a resolution during its regular business meeting in early April to recognize Denim Day on April 29 as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

• Date: April 22, 2026
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus Events

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Health Professions Club hosted its annual banquet April 10. Students advancing to professional school were honored, as well as outgoing and incoming officers of the Health Professions Club.

• Date: April 22, 2026
• Author: Tena L. Cook
• Category: Physical and Life Sciences

CHADRON – Chadron State College employees were honored during the annual employee recognition lunch April 16. Employees were recognized for retirement, years of service, and teaching excellence.

• Date: April 22, 2026
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News|Employee Awards & Achievements

CHADRON – More than 70 prospective students and their families attended Future Eagle Nights across the region where they gathered for dinner, met Chadron State College President Dr. Jodi Kupper and Admissions staff, and heard from alumni.

• Date: April 22, 2026
• Author: Tena L. Cook
• Category: Campus Events|Chadron State Alumni & Foundation