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November 3, 2025 NDSU Extension’s aging project expands to southern North Dakota The project is a model of community support designed to prevent or delay the relocation of older adults from their rural town.
March 26, 2024 2024 Outstanding Contributions to Developmental Science Award Congratulations to Emily Kinkade on winning this year’s Mark T. Suffolk Award for Outstanding Contributions to Developmental Science.
May 3, 2024 Human Development and Family Science faculty advisor recognized Exceptional advisors play an important role helping students navigate the academic path to their future careers. A faculty advisor at NDSU was honored for her skills in helping students achieve their goals.