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NDSU President Candidate Wants International and Internship Opportunities for All Students
Dr. Marshall Stewart believes NDSU should focus on serving North Dakotans first as a land grant university.
Mar. 24, 2026 at 1:28am
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The first candidate for the North Dakota State University president position, Dr. Marshall Stewart from Kansas State University, praised NDSU's land grant status during his on-campus visit. Stewart said he wants to ensure every student has opportunities to learn internationally and complete an internship, while also making sure tuition is affordable and building a culture of trust at the university.
Why it matters
As a public, land grant university, NDSU has a mission to serve the people of North Dakota. The next president will need to balance that local focus with broader regional, national, and global initiatives. Stewart's vision highlights the importance of access and affordability for North Dakota students, as well as preparing them for careers through experiential learning.
The details
During his public presentation, Dr. Marshall Stewart emphasized that as a land grant institution, NDSU's "first customer are the people of North Dakota." However, he also believes the university should provide global learning opportunities and engage regionally and nationally. Stewart wants to ensure family income is not a barrier to attending NDSU and to build a culture of trust and credibility at the university.
- The new NDSU president is expected to begin working at the university in June 2026.
The players
Dr. Marshall Stewart
The first candidate for the North Dakota State University president position, currently serving as the executive vice president for external engagement at Kansas State University.
North Dakota State University
A public, land grant university located in Fargo, North Dakota.
What they’re saying
“As a land grant university, our first customer are the people of North Dakota. We have to protect those people. It doesn't mean we don't do global things, it doesn't mean we don't do regional or national things. What it means is if you take care of North Dakotans, North Dakotans will take care of you.”
— Dr. Marshall Stewart, NDSU President Candidate
What’s next
The NDSU search committee will continue to evaluate the three finalists, with the new president expected to start in June 2026.
The takeaway
NDSU's next president will need to balance serving the local North Dakota community as a land grant university while also providing global learning opportunities and engaging regionally and nationally. Affordability and building trust with students and families will be key priorities.
