BSC is North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, offering high-quality, affordable education with more than 100 career pathways, including two- and four-year degrees and short-term program certificates in high-demand fields like energy, healthcare, automation, agriculture, cybersecurity, and others. Dedicated to student success since 1939, BSC prepares students for high-priority occupations through comprehensive advising, flexible in-person and online course options and industry-driven curriculum.
(see more)BSC is North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, offering high-quality, affordable education with more than 100 career pathways, including two- and four-year degrees and short-term program certificates in high-demand fields like energy, healthcare, automation, agriculture, cybersecurity, and others. Dedicated to student success since 1939, BSC prepares students for high-priority occupations through comprehensive advising, flexible in-person and online course options and industry-driven curriculum.
Two BSC students compete at FBLA National Leadership Conference
Two Bismarck State College (BSC) competed at the Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.'s (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference (NLC), held June 24-27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. The NLC provides education, competition, and networking opportunities centered on business for college students.
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2024 Aug 8
BSC students awarded prestigious Pinnacle College Media Awards
The College Media Association recently recognized two Bismarck State College students for their remarkable work. Kaia Lehman and Seth Iverson each received a Pinnacle College Media Award during the 2023 Associated Collegiate Press/College Media Association Fall National College Media Convention.
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2023 Dec 6
BSC students place at ND State FBLA collegiate competition
Six Bismarck State College students competed in business-related competitions during the 53rd Annual ND Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate State Leadership Conference held March 26-27, 2023 in Mandan, N.D.
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2023 Apr 11
BSC students qualify for national Microsoft championship
Because of their exceptionally high scores on Microsoft Office Specialist exams, four Bismarck State College students have been named North Dakota Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) champions and selected to compete in the Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship in June 2023.
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2023 Mar 8
BSC Cybersecurity students compete in National Cyber League
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, placing them in the top 2 percent in the nation.
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2022 Oct 25
BSC students qualify for national Microsoft championship
Because of their exceptionally high scores on Microsoft Office Specialist exams, five Bismarck State College students have been named North Dakota Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) champions and selected to compete in the Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship in June 2022.
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2022 Feb 10
BSC team advances to Collegiate Cyber Defense Regional Competition
In a digital world where virtually all content can be consumed from any device at any time, and where social media is the mecca for Generation Z, the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (NCCDC) is the Rolls Royce of events for students applying cyber skills that protect the world's devices and information. Bismarck State College's team proved their cyber savvy in February by qualifying to compete in the 2020 regional event, a path to nationals.
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2020 Mar 3
BSC cyber student Riley Mueller secures internship at Palo Alto Networks in national cyber competition
Bismarck State College Cybersecurity and Computer Networks student, Riley Mueller, was a top 10 finisher in the first Palo Alto Networks Secure the Future Competition - a grueling months-long national competition against dozens of cybersecurity students from universities across the nation. Other finalists came from four-year universities like Ball State University, Murray State University and East Carolina University. Additionally, the sophomore was one of five finalists to land a prestigious paid summer internship at Palo Alto Networks corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif.
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2020 Feb 18
BSC students earn trip to national Microsoft championship
Because of their exceptionally high scores on Microsoft Office Specialist exams, two Bismarck State College students have been named North Dakota Microsoft Office Specialist champions and selected to compete in the Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship in June 2021.
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2020 May 28
BSC students place 3rd in cyber defense competition
A team of North Dakota students - four from Bismarck State College and four from the University of Mary - teamed up to compete for the first time in the North Central Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition March 23-24, in Madison, S.D.. The students, with the assistance of advisors from multiple state agencies, placed third during the event. The students representing BSC include Austin Haakenson, Justin Johnson, Jared Phelps and Michael Schafer. Learn more at https://bismarckstate.edu/news/CyberDefenseCompetition/
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2019 Jan 7
BSC students named Phi Beta Lambda Chapter National Qualifier
Two BSC students were recognized as being named Phi Beta Lambda Chapter National Qualifiers when Bismarck State College celebrated its scholars and outstanding students at the 48th annual Student Recognition Ceremony April 19, 2017 in the Bavendick Stateroom of the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence.
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2017 Jun 13
BSC students place first at regional automation competition
A team of students from Bismarck State College (BSC) took first place in a regional competition through the International Society of Automation (ISA).
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2016 Apr 25
BSC graphic design student wins Silver ADDY award for photograph
A Bismarck State College student in the Graphic Design and Communications program was honored at the 2015 North Dakota Advertising Federation Awards.
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2015 Apr 10
BSC graphic design student wins Silver ADDY award for logo design
A Bismarck State College student in the Graphic Design and Communications program was honored at the 2015 North Dakota Advertising Federation Awards.
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2015 Apr 9
BSC graphic design student wins Gold ADDY award for poster design
A Bismarck State College student in the Graphic Design and Communications program was honored at the 2015 North Dakota Advertising Federation Awards.
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2015 Apr 9
BSC ATNR and PAS students place in national competition
Bismarck State College students received national awards at the National Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization (PAS) conference held March 10-14, 2015 in Boise, Idaho.
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2015 Mar 20