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Thanks to a historic gift from Richard and Linda Offerdahl, NDSU’s College of Engineering is not just building for today — it’s transforming for the future.

The new Richard Offerdahl '65 Engineering Complex is being built in the heart of campus and will open in Fall 2026. It is designed with innovation at the forefront and will elevate the student experience by providing state-of-the-art spaces that emphasize teamwork, communication, and interdisciplinary learning.

NDSU celebrates groundbreaking for Offerdahl Hall

“NDSU engineers, computer scientists and construction managers are doing work that changes the world. This new, visionary facility will be a showcase for the University, highlighting the amazing work happening within the College and putting engineering, computing and construction on display,” Alan Kallmeyer, interim dean of the College of Engineering, said.

Read more about the historic $25 million gift to the College of Engineering.

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Engineering students design device to protect first responders

What if firefighters had a way to track their exposure to hazardous chemicals in real time? A team of NDSU mechanical engineering students took on that challenge for their senior design project.

Engineering students help DigiKey deliver

When DigiKey needed help delivering on their same-day shipping promise, they turned to a team of NDSU industrial engineering students—and the results could be game-changing.

 


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Our rigorous coursework, experienced academic advisers and supportive faculty and staff are dedicated to helping you succeed and graduate on time.

NDSU has again been recognized as one of the country’s top research institutions by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The Research 1 distinction is Carnegie’s highest classification and is presented to the nation’s top research institutions. Learn More

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