2010-2019
2010
MSU-Northern posts their first electronic catalog online.
MSU-Northern hosts the first Career Fair in a very long time. Fifteen companies were present.
Governor Brian Schweitzer is the commencement speaker.
The Northern Sons hosts a reunion concert on the campus. They were an outstanding folk music group from the 60’s made up of Charlie Clikeman, Dr. Gary Funk, Bruce Rampelberg, and Dr. Bob Casad.
MSU-Northern hosts the grand opening of the new motor’s lab on April 9.
Student Senate purchases a number of round metal picnic tables and put in some concrete pads.
Rosalyn Templeton is hired as the new Provost to replace Dr. Joe Callahan who retired.
Hagener Science Center receives a new roof, new boilers, and updates three new chemistry labs.
The North side of the SUB basement is renovated for a student/staff fitness center. The center is equipped with weights, benches, recumbent bikes, ellipticals, treadmills, multi-gym, resistance tubing, yoga mats, kettlebells, body bars, and stability equipment.
Student Senate paints the N on the hill that was built in 1965.
During the Christmas break of 2010 the old swimming pool was filled with Styrofoam and covered with plywood. This approach creates an excellent foundation for athletic activities and makes it possible to reinstate the pool if needed. The wrestling team uses the space for their practice facilities.
2011
The Lights Basketball team wins the Frontier Conference Championship by defeating Carroll College and cuts down Carroll’s basketball net for winning the title.
Ted Turner receives an honorary doctorate and is the main speaker for commencement.
Frank Trocki resigns as Chancellor.
Joseph Callahan came out of retirement to serve as interim Chancellor after the resignation of Dr. Frank Trocki.
Carol Reifschneider is appointed interim Dean of the College of Education Arts and Sciences and Nursing (CEASN).
In an effort to improve Northern's "brand" and image, Northern's University Cabinet approves a departmental logo. The logo uses the normal Northern logo but adds a second line to distinguish the department, program, or college.
Northern added a men’s golf team to the women’s golf team. David Boles coaches both teams.
A new grill opens in the Student Union Building in the Northwest corner of the cafeteria. Students can order burgers, fries, chicken strips, premade sandwiches, and fruit salads.
Student Senate purchases three picnic tables and two benches. These items are bought with the sustainability fee and set the style and standard for all current tables and benches.
The Electronics Building receives new boilers that are funded through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds and Montana Department of Environmental Quality's State Buildings Energy Conservation Program.
Youth Built program completes their first house which was purchased by the Chippewa Cree tribe and moved to Rocky Boy.
2012
James Limbaugh became the new Chancellor for MSU-Northern on January 1, 2012.
Two electric kilns are installed in the basement of Pershing Hall to replace the old gas-powered kiln.
MSU-Northern receives a grant for $647,748 from The U.S. Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) to help start a new wind technology program.
Morgan Hall receives 125 brand new mattresses to replace the old mattresses.
The MSU-Northern Lights basketball team became the Frontier Conference Tournament Champions for the second year in a row on Monday night, March 5th.
MSU-Northern’s regional accreditation is reaffirmed by Northwest by the Commission on Colleges and University (NWCCU).
The criminal justice degree is approved by approved by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, (NWCCU).
The Chancellor moves the annual scholarship awards ceremony into four scholarship receptions that took place at the Chancellor’s house.
On April 19, MSU-Northern held the dedication of the Circle of Honor (by the flags in front of Cowan Hall).
Jay Reed made the new academic mace out of Cherry wood which will be carried into academic ceremonies by the Faculty Marshal, who is usually the university's most-senior faculty.
On April 30, Student Senate officially opened their new offices, which are located in the southwest corner of the Student Union Building Ballroom entryway.
The Food Services dining hall is renovated into a food court instead of a cafeteria.
2013
The 2013 Montana Legislature appropriates 4.9 million dollars to MSU-Northern to help build a new Automotive Diesel Technology building. MSU-Northern must raise the remaining amount needed to build this building through corporate and private donations.
MSU-Northern started The Chancellor's Club which is located under the bleachers on the North side of the gym and is available to the people who purchase a season ticket in the Armory Gymnasium. The Chancellor's Club opens between the women’s and men’s games during double-header conference basketball games. It offers a variety of refreshments and snacks for members.
MSU-Northern's Alternate Fuel Facility receives a new AVL Dynamometer, which allows the facility to conduct emission tests, mileage accumulation tests, noise, vibration and harshness tests and electromagnetic compatibility tests (EMC).
General Electric Transportation (GE) donates a cut-away Tier II/Tier III Diesel locomotive training engine and specialized tooling to MSU-Northern's Diesel Technology program.
The tennis courts next to the Armory Gymnasium are renovated.
Preservation repairs are made to Donaldson Hall for future academic and institutional growth. The repairs are made to the exterior masonry, to solve the water drainage issues.
MSU-Northern adopts a new fight song written by Jim Potter, Shauna Albrecht, and Autumn Elliot. The song revises the lyrics to the original Northern Montana College fight song which was written in 1963 by John Varnum and ultimately dropped when NMC became MSU-Northern in 1994. The new version of the fight song keeps the original Washington and Lee Swing tune and many of the original words.
For the first time in 22 years, our Skylights volleyball team claims the Frontier Conference championship.
Montana State University-Northern constructs a small museum in the Library to house its collection of American Indian artifacts, that were on display in the Hagener Science Center.
2014
James Limbaugh resigns as Chancellor of MSU-Northern on August 29, 2014.
Greg Kegel is appointed Chancellor of MSU-Northern by MSU President Waded Cruzado on August 30, 2014.
The Havre Chamber of Commerce and Montana State University-Northern teams up to launch the "Big N" decorating contest. This contest helps to "N"lighten, "N"vision, "N"hance, "N"vigorate, and "N"ergize Northern school spirit throughout Havre.
Larry Strizich became the Interim Dean of COTS and Steven Don to take on the role of College Chair for COTS. In accepting this position, Steven vacates his position as President of the Academic Senate; Vice-president Loren Schlofeldt steppes up to the president position.
Students start the "Shake it Till you Make it Dance Club." The club mets every Wednesday and gave students a chance to share their love of dancing.
On October 19, 2014, MSU-Northern hosts Community Appreciation BBQ to thank the community for their ongoing support and welcome the new Chancellor Greg Kegel and new Foundation Director Jim Bennett.
MSU-Northern starts a men’s and women’s cross-country team under the direction of head coach Dr. Chad Spangler.
MSU-Northern kicks off the capital campaign for the Diesel Technology Center with a major check presentation worth 3.15 before the football game on Saturday against Montana Tech. This gift comes from four generous corporate partners: The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation gives one million dollars, The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Foundation gives one million dollars, GE Transportation gives one million in equipment, and Independence Bank gives one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
MSU-Northern starts their first annual Feast of Nations, which featured the country of Morocco. The purpose of the event is to infuse multiculturalism into the campus and the community.
Northern opens the Veterans success center in 115 Hagener Science Center.
On December 9th 2014 MSU-Northern starts their first graduation ceremony for the people who graduated in the fall semester.
MSU-Northern starts the All Sports Banquet, a celebration to honor MSU-Northern student athletes. The All-Sports Banquet provides an opportunity for all the Northern family to say thank you to the student-athletes for all the hard work and dedication they give to MSU-Northern.
2015
Aaron Christensen is named MSU-Northern's new Head Football Coach.
MSU-Northern students Joe Vernon and Aaron Peters update the Tucker Montgomery Folf Course located on the campus grounds. They use GPS to geo-reference the tees and baskets. Tom Welch, a faculty member, helps them create a map of the course.
Terri Hildebrand and Kino Detrick create the first of several teaching gardens on the MSUN campus. The new garden adds color and provides hands-on opportunities for students to learn about plants as well as the environments in which they grow.
The MSU-Northern Bookstore received a major facelift with new carpet, new spacious front counter for dual cashier stations.
MSU-Northern hosts (Nov. 5-6) the 3rd Annual OneMSU Symposium on campus. The theme was “Beyond Articulation Agreements: Developing a Winning Strategy.”
MSU-Northern's first ever Zombie Chase takes place on Halloween day. The event includes four different one-mile chases around campus. The rules are simple: run like crazy, and hope you don't get caught by a zombie.
2016
The NAIA Lights Wrestling Team takes on the NCAA Iowa Hawkeyes. The day was full of excitement and fierce competition. The Lights brought their best against the talented Hawkeyes.
Lights Wrestling Team took second place in the Nation (NAIA).
MSUN/MAT Theatre in Cowan Hall receives brand new carpet throughout the facility. The new carpet gives the area a sharper, cleaner look.
2017
Shawn Huse honored for winning 300th game on December 1, when the Lights Basketball team defeated Montana Tech in Butte 76-62.
On January 26, Natalee Faupel broke Shiela Green’s 25-year record of 1566 points.
While the wrestling team was at the NAIA National Tournament, former coach, David Ray, was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame with two of his former wrestlers, Turk Lords (4x NAIA National Champion) and Emmett Willson (3x NAIA National Champion and 4x All-American).
The 2017 Golden "N" recipients were Will Taylor, Tom Welch, and Jeremy Hofman.
The 2017 Founders' Excellence Award recipients were Gail Rader and Dr. Margarett Campbell.
The 2017 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees were Steven C. Helm Jr ('98), Doug Kallenberger ('05), and Mike Leinwand ('99 & '04).
Wärtsilä donates engine for MSU-Northern's New Diesel Technology Center. The engine and related tools is valued at $1.1 million dollars, and will be used in Northern's Big Bore Lab.
Neil Moisey became MSU-Northern's new Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs.
2018
Andrew Rolin named MSU-Northern Head Football Coach.
The Grand opening of the Diesel Technology Center is at the May Board of Regents meeting.
2019
Jerry Wagner became our new head volleyball coach. Wagner coached the Skylights in 1987 and was also the head coach of the Havre Blue Ponies from 1984-1987.