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NSU Alumni Association

The Alumni Association aims to develop a spirit of loyalty and fraternity among Northern's alumni to encourage their active support of Northern's programs, including student recruitment, student relations and projects and public relations. The association also will harness personal talent, experience, and knowledge to lead community action and act as a catalyst within the NSU Foundation and South Dakota University system, focusing directly on the realization of key objectives set before both institutions.

 
Association Members

Kim Bowman '08, Carlos Camacho '10, Holly DesCamps ‘10, Taylor Gosch '04, Alex Grieben '08, Brent Hanson '05, Lindsey Huber ’08, Davin Johnson '09, Jamie Lewno '09, Vicki McComsey '07, Tyler Oliver ‘08

 

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Featured Alumni
Millicent Atkins statue
Ms. Millicent M. Atkins
Millicent Atkins was a teacher, farmer and businesswoman, obtaining her teaching degree from NSU in 1940. Ms. Atkins generously donated a $15 million estate gift to NSU to benefit the NSU School of Education. In 2015, the school was renamed the Millicent Atkins School of Education to honor her legacy.
Jami Peterson
Dr. Jami Peterson
Hailing from the city of Bowdle, S.D., Dr. Jami Peterson graduated cum laude with a B.S. in biology from NSU in 1997. Dr. Peterson is board certified in internal medicine and provides patient care at the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Washington Navy Yard, and United States Naval Academy.
Ryan Rivett My Place Hotels
Ryan Rivett
Steeped in a history of hospitality, Ryan Rivett graduated with a B.S. degree in management from NSU in 2006. Since then, he’s laid the foundation and developed one of the fastest-growing extended-stay hotel brands, My Place Hotels, alongside grandfather, hospitality industry icon, and NSU Alum Ron Rivett right here in Aberdeen.
Connie Westhoff
Dr. Connie M. Westhoff
Dr. Connie M. Westhoff, SBB, Ph.D., graduated from NSU with a B.S. degree in medical laboratory science. Northern nurtured her interest in scientific discovery and was the foundation of her successful research career.
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NSU Alumni Association Officers

Chair Lindsey Huber '08

Chair-Elect Vicki McComsey '07

Tim Downs

NSU President Tim Downs

Kelli Krause

Director of Development Kelli Fritz

Lauren Bittner

Marketing & Development Coordinator Lauren Bittner '12

Taylor Gosch

Past Chair Taylor Gosch '04

 

 

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