NDSU Opens Center for Banking and Finance

New hub connects students, faculty, and industry partners to address workforce needs in financial services.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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North Dakota State University has opened a new Center for Banking and Finance at its College of Business. The center aims to prepare students for careers in business and finance through hands-on learning, exposure to industry tools and technologies, and direct engagement with financial institutions, regulators, and business leaders.

Why it matters

As a student-focused, land-grant research university, NDSU has a responsibility to respond to workforce and economic needs across the state and region. The new center helps ensure NDSU graduates are prepared to contribute to the financial services industry from day one of their careers.

The details

The Center for Banking and Finance brings together students, faculty, and industry partners to help students connect with prospective employers and address changes shaping the financial services sector. Through the center, students will gain access to hands-on learning experiences, exposure to the latest financial tools and technologies, and direct engagement with a range of industry stakeholders.

  • The Center for Banking and Finance opened at NDSU on February 19, 2026.

The players

NDSU

North Dakota State University is a student-focused, land-grant, research university located in Fargo, North Dakota.

Rick Berg

NDSU Interim President, who stated the center reflects the university's responsibility to respond to workforce and economic needs across the state and region.

NDSU College of Business

The college where the new Center for Banking and Finance is housed.

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What they’re saying

“The Center for Banking and Finance reflects NDSU's responsibility as a student‑focused, land‑grant, research university to respond to workforce and economic needs across our state and region. By connecting education, industry, and community, this center helps ensure our graduates are prepared to contribute on day one and throughout their careers.”

— Rick Berg, NDSU Interim President (am1100theflag.com)

The takeaway

NDSU's new Center for Banking and Finance represents the university's commitment to preparing students for success in the financial services industry by fostering collaboration between academia and the business community.