CHADRON – Rising Sophomores at Chadron State College were honored with awards for their academic majors and outstanding contributions in extracurricular activities during an annual ceremony April 15.  The ceremony, now in its 11th year, recognizes current CSC freshmen who have been nominated by CSC employees and students for their achievements during their first year at CSC.

• Date: April 23, 2026
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Student Awards & Achievements

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Caleb Christensen of Guernsey, Wyoming, is the Project Strive/TRiO student of the month for April.

• Date: April 23, 2026
• Author: Shelby Westinghouse
• Category: Project Strive|Student Awards & Achievements

CHADRON – A Chadron State College Assistant Professor of Business, Dr. Diya Ganguly, is the first author and project lead on a research project about so-called forever chemicals published recently in Ecological Economics, a peer-reviewed journal.

• Date: April 28, 2026
• Author: Tena L. Cook
• Category: Business

CHADRON – Three Chadron State College Criminal Justice graduates are gaining experience with a variety of law enforcement agencies in the region. They are Vernon Plenty Bull (2024), Ashley Tolstedt (2024), and Haylee Sitzman (2023).

• Date: April 30, 2026
• Author: Tena L. Cook
• Category: Chadron State Alumni & Foundation|Justice Studies

LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Daniella Akwanamnye of Chadron State, Lucas Hrabik of Peru State, and Mattie Kucera 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 (2026-27 academic year) and represent the students of the State Colleges.

• Date: April 30, 2026
• Author: NSCS Office
• Category: Nebraska State College System|Student Awards & Achievements

CHADRON – Members of the Chadron State College Art Guild recently returned from a trip to Las Vegas where students explored art installations, museums, architecture, and environmental landscapes that inspired reflection on creativity and history. Led by CSC Art Professor Mary Donahue, the trip combined visits to major art destinations with opportunities to study ecology and public art.

• Date: April 30, 2026
• Author: Tena L. Cook
• Category: Art

CHADRON – For more than two decades, Chadron State College Art Professor Mary Donahue has taken students out of the classroom and into museums, artist studios, advertising agencies, and cultural landmarks across the country.

• Date: April 30, 2026
• Author: Tena L. Cook
• Category: Art|Graves Lecture Series

CHADRON – Nebraska residents will soon have the opportunity to display their Eagle pride statewide with a specialty license plate featuring Chadron State College’s iconic C-Hill.

• Date: May 4, 2026
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News

CHADRON – United States Army ROTC cadets, guests, and cadre members from Chadron State College, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and Black Hills State University gathered April 24 in Rapid City for the 2026 Mount Rushmore Military Ball, a formal event that celebrates military tradition, professionalism, and esprit de corps.

• Date: May 7, 2026
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Military Science Leadership|Student Awards & Achievements|Student Clubs & Organizations

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s Spring Commencement on Saturday will honor 29 Associate of General Studies degree recipients, 52 candidates for master’s degrees, 188 candidates for bachelor’s degrees, and one specialist degree candidate. The combined ceremony begins at 10 a.m. in the Chicoine Center.

• Date: May 7, 2026
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Commencement