Bismarck State College - North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution

Your Guide to Getting Started

Wednesday, August 07, 2024

Starting college is an exciting milestone, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. Whether you're fresh out of high school, returning to education as ...

A Student-Athlete's Journey from São Paulo to BSC

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

At Bismarck State College, international students bring not only their diverse backgrounds but also their unique stories of ambition and perseverance. ...

The Success Story of BSC's Process Technology Students: Landing Jobs at Dakota Gasification Company in Their Third Semester

Tuesday, January 09, 2024

At Bismarck State College (BSC) the journey from student to working professional is often a quick one. That’s what many BSC Process Technology students ...

BSC Alum Continues to Pursue Educational Aspirations

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

This article was originally featured in the October 2023 edition of "The Mystician." BY ROBERT MECHALEY III ALUMNI REPORTER In Kenmare, ...

Establishing healthy mental health habits in college for future career

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

It’s a new year, and Fall semester is in full swing at Bismarck State College (BSC). That means campus is bustling with new students who are ready ...

BSC nursing grad's success backed by community support and a Polytechnic education

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

When it was time to choose a college, nursing major Kami Floberg didn’t hesitate to pick Bismarck State College (BSC). She had always planned to ...

Experiential Learning at heart of BSC’s Polytechnic mission

Thursday, May 25, 2023

At Bismarck State College (BSC), North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, students stand out above the crowd after receiving hands-on, experiential ...

BSC Cybersecurity Students Compete in National Cyber League

Thursday, October 06, 2022

A team of Bismarck State College (BSC) Cybersecurity students has placed 84th out of 3,658 teams at the National Cyber League, a virtual cyber competition, ...

Ag Professor Brings Family Ranch Experience to Students

Monday, August 23, 2021

  “People often take for granted how fortunate we are to raise our kids in North Dakota.” Carmel Miller is an associate professor ...

Mandan High student has already earned a year’s worth of college credits

Friday, June 18, 2021

Thanks to Bismarck State College’s Fast Track program and a whole lot of drive and effort on her part, Alexandria Dirk has completed 33 college ...

BSC alum improves bank’s processes using IT training

Friday, April 16, 2021

Originally from Bismarck, Tyler Ness (’06) knew what degree to pursue in college from a very early age.   “I knew I was going into ...

All in at Bismarck State College

Monday, April 05, 2021

It was dinner on your own for the Davidson family, when all six members of the close-knit Bismarck family first enrolled at Bismarck State College. “I ...

Q&A with a veteran: BSC Student Joey Brossart

Monday, March 15, 2021

Meet Joey Brossart, a veteran and BSC student. Originally from Rugby, he’s studying agriculture and plans to continue his education at NDSU in the ...

BSC’s reputation in the energy industry attracted Colorado student

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

BSC’s National Energy Center of Excellence is well known for educating high quality workers. Just ask Shane Townsend of Brighton, Colo.   “Most ...

Instead of working on a cruise line, she’s at BSC charting her course

Friday, January 08, 2021

Since graduating from Mandan High School in 2012, Brooke Ternes has led an interesting life traveling the country taking seasonal jobs. She worked at ...

Mom of three pursued her interest in science at BSC and found a lifelong career

Monday, December 14, 2020

During her eight years working at a credit union in Milwaukee, Katie Robinson (class of ‘19) had been promoted from part-time employee while attending ...

Brick is a Self-Described Swiss Army Knife of Illustration

Monday, December 14, 2020

Ben Brick is a self-described Swiss Army knife of illustration. Whatever you need, he can create it. He’s drawn his experience from a variety of ...

Intersecting courses come together as BSC builds mechatronics programs

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Mechatronics: mech·a·tron·ics/ A multidisciplinary field integrating control systems, electronic systems, mechanical systems, and ...

7 Exciting Ways a STEM Education Pays Off Big

Monday, November 16, 2020

As the world becomes more complicated and reliant on technology to innovate and solve problems, it’s smart to study for a future in the ever-growing ...

Visit With A Veteran

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

This Veterans Day, meet Greg Lugar, a veteran and BSC associate professor in the energy department. He primarily teaches in the Nuclear Power Technology ...

Key Connections: Bismarck attorney found the right fit in his own backyard

Friday, May 22, 2020

Feeling like you’re at home is a consideration for a lot of incoming college students as they research schools and tour campuses. Is a college too ...

BSC cyber student secures internship in national cyber competition

Monday, May 11, 2020

Bismarck State College Cybersecurity and Computer Networks student, Riley Mueller, was a top 10 finisher in the first Palo Alto Networks ...

In-Demand Post Pandemic Careers: An Outbreak of Opportunity

Saturday, May 09, 2020

Just a few months ago, the U.S. unemployment rate was the lowest in over half a century. Then the coronavirus hit, turning America’s working world ...

6 Cybersecurity Careers to Secure Your Future

Saturday, May 09, 2020

In the fall of 2019, BSC Cybersecurity student Riley Mueller took part in a nationwide Cybersecurity competition hosted by Palo Alto Networks, a global ...

Losing Your Finals Focus? Study This:

Monday, May 04, 2020

After all the testing, homework studying and more homework, it can be difficult to remain motivated coming down the stretch into finals week. And if studying ...

Is Finals Week Testing Your Body? We’ve Got Your Back, Neck And Shoulders

Monday, April 27, 2020

Finals week not only puts a strain on your brain, it tests your body as well. Sitting and studying for long periods of time isn’t the healthiest ...

Caps Off To Your Own Online Graduation Party

Saturday, April 18, 2020

Commencement. It means “beginning” but it’s often mistakenly thought to mean “ending” since it’s commonly linked to ...

Anxious? How You Can Avoid A Full-Blown Freak-Out.

Saturday, April 18, 2020

College life is the good life. It’s about making lifelong friends, creating lasting memories, growing as a person and, yes, having fun and laughs ...