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BSC is North Dakota's only polytechnic institution offering 80+ programs leading to a certificate, diploma, associate and bachelor of applied science degrees, as well as liberal arts courses that transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

The BSC National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) is home to 12 nationally recognized energy industry degree and training programs and The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security has designated BSC as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).

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BSC is North Dakota's only polytechnic institution offering 80+ programs leading to a certificate, diploma, associate and bachelor of applied science degrees, as well as liberal arts courses that transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

The BSC National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) is home to 12 nationally recognized energy industry degree and training programs and The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security has designated BSC as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).

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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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Student Competition - Feb 10
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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Student Competition - 2020 May 28
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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Student Competition - 2020 Mar 3
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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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Student Competition - 2020 Feb 18
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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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Student Competition - 2019 Jan 7
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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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Student Competition - 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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Student Competition - 2016 Apr 25
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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Student Competition - 2015 Apr 9
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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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Student Competition - 2015 Apr 10
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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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Student Competition - 2015 Apr 9
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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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Student Competition - 2015 Mar 20
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