A College of Opportunity
ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ¼Ç was selected as the site of the fourth Nebraska State Normal School on January 8, 1910, and located on the grounds of the former ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ¼Ç Congregational Academy. Classes began in the summer of 1911.
ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ¼Ç State has evolved into a comprehensive college with a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ¼Ç State is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, as well as subject-oriented accrediting agencies.
From its modest beginning, ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ¼Ç State College has evolved into a rapidly growing multipurpose institution of higher education. Located in the scenic Pine Ridge region of northwest Nebraska, the college serves the intellectual, cultural, and recreational needs of western Nebraska. The college’s alumni achievements and contributions to society are widespread and have been recognized through regional, national, and international awards, including a Nobel Prize.
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Welcome from the President
Welcome to our beautiful campus. More than a century ago, ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ¼Ç State College was founded as a normal teacher’s college. Its founding was part of an unprecedented effort to expand access to higher education in the high plains, western Nebraska, and the state.I am honored and proud to lead ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ¼Ç State College. And I am delighted to welcome you to our rich, historic institution, whether you are a prospective student, campus visitor, community member, alum, donor, or friend of the college. We are honored for your interest!
At ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ¼Ç State College, our greatest strengths are our: people, purpose, and place.
Our commitment to our students, excellence in teaching, applied scholarship, and service are second to none. We value accessible and affordable education, collaboration, diversity and inclusion in people and thought, impactful experiences, innovation, student engagement and learning.
Every day, I am impressed by our exceptional students, faculty, and staff. As a comprehensive, regional public college, CSC plays a key role in:
- Student, faculty, and staff success
- Transformational student experience
- Health and well-being
- Community engagement
- Belongingness and inclusion
ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ¼Ç State College has a wonderful story and let’s build our future together. I look forward to meeting you in person.
Jodi Kupper
President
