The Distinguished Education Partner Program at North Dakota State University was started in 2013 to recognize area educators who are advocates for access to higher education and who work collaboratively with the NDSU Office of Admission.
Recipients are nominated by NDSU Office of Admission staff based on leadership, commitment and excellence in supporting access to higher education and support of NDSU’s recruiting efforts.
2025 Honorees
Amanda Hayes, pathway student success specialist at North Dakota State College of Science in Fargo
Mitchell Reynolds, college counselor at Cretin-Derham Hall in St. Paul
Haley Lautt, counselor at Wyndmere Public School in Wyndmere, North Dakota
Crystal Smith, P.E., engineering faculty and program coordinator at Minnesota North College in Grand Rapids, Minnesota
