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Hektner Named Interim Dean of the College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies

Become an educator with a dual degree in elementary education and human development and family science

Offered jointly by NDSU and Valley City State University, the elementary education and HDFS program blends two complementary disciplines through a comprehensive curriculum that covers family dynamics, cultural diversity, educational psychology and more.

Experience stories of tradition and progress in the newest edition of Herd: A magazine for NDSU alumni and friends

Tapestry to induct 7 members

2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Student in HDFS

2026 Suffolk Award for Outstanding Contributions in Developmental Science

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.

2025 HDFS Student Spotlight

Human Development and Family Science to host virtual open houses

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.

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.