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ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University Phi Beta Lambda team has a national champion.

Christine Stoltenberg of Stratford won first place in Contemporary Sports Issues at the virtual Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference. Stoltenberg, current NSU PBL President, also earned sixth place in Accounting Principles.

Fellow NSU PBL student Lincoln Flakus of Aberdeen also competed in the Advertising and Sports Management and Marketing events at the conference, which has been taking place virtually over the past few weeks.

“These students are already leaders in the classroom and their respective communities, but these competitions give them a chance to showcase their leadership skills on a national level,” said PBL Advisor Dr. Amber Henderson. “I am so proud of them and their dedication to this program.

About Northern State University

Northern State University is a student-centered institution that provides an outstanding educational experience, preparing students through the liberal arts and professional education for their future endeavors. A regional university, Northern offers rigorous academics; diverse civic, social and cultural opportunities; and a commitment to building an inclusive environment for all points of view. Northern also offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC). The university strives to enrich the community through partnerships such as its Educational Impact Campaign, which opened a new South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; new athletic and recreation fields; and, soon, an on-campus regional sports complex. With the $55 million campaign, NSU has been the recipient of more than $100 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade. To learn more, visit NSU Admissions.

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