AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUND Alumni Honors: UND will spotlight seven standout alumni at its Homecoming Alumni Honors Banquet Oct. 1 at the Alerus Center, including Sioux Award recipients and Young Alumni Achievement winners. Higher Ed Accountability: The State Board of Higher Education may review three UND programs flagged as “low completion,” as part of a new five-year performance policy across North Dakota’s university system. College Completion Gaps: New six-year bachelor’s completion figures show uneven outcomes by race and county—Grand Forks County’s Hispanic or Latino rate is 38.7%, while Cass County’s students of two or more races land at 46.5%. Tax & Local Economy: Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus reports North Dakota taxable sales and purchases rose 3.86% in Q2 2026, with retail trade and real estate/accommodations up. Community & Culture: A North Dakota author spotlight turns to Louis L’Amour, and UND’s Homecoming also brings more campus buzz. Public Education Staffing: State Superintendent Levi Bachmeier and DPI staff will volunteer as substitute teachers to help address the statewide substitute shortage. Wildlife Outdoors: Over 750 fall turkey licenses remain available statewide, with first-come distribution starting Sept. 16.
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