The Arbor Day Foundation has designated Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution for 2026, celebrating the college's outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement for the seventh year.

Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) has approved the creation of a new Game Club, proposed by a team of IT staff led by Michael Leader, IT Support. Game Clubs are becoming increasingly popular in North Dakota schools because they promote engagement, inclusivity, skill-building, and community-building while strengthening teamwork, communication, and STEM-related skills.

Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is excited to announce two recipients of the 2026 DCB Conservation Award. The recipients will be recognized at DCB’s Earth Day celebration, Friday, April 24, 2026, at 12:00 pm on the DCB Campus in the Alumni Center located on the second floor of Thatcher Hall.

Dakota College at Bottineau’s Campus Dean Corey Gorder recently celebrated with the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team as they took the Gold on Sunday at the 2026 Paralympic Games held in Milano-Cortina, Italy.

Careers in emergency medicine continue to grow in both popularity and demand. Dakota College at Bottineau offers the Paramedic Technology program at its Minot location, and applications are now being accepted for the 14-month program.

Since 1982, the Dakota College at Bottineau Alumni Association has hosted an Awards Recognition banquet that honors students, supportive community members, and alumni. The DCB Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the following awards:

Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is pleased to announce that the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has officially approved the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Medical Lab Technician (MLT) Program. This approval confirms the program meets the quality standards expected of accredited degree-granting institutions and supports DCB’s mission to provide high-quality career and technical education.

Adjunct instructor Dr. George Ackerman with Dakota College at Bottineau recently co-authored a book with his daughter, Brooke Ackerman. Passionate about telling the story of his mother’s life experience with Parkinson’s disease, Dr. Ackerman published “I Love You, Grandma Sharon!” Brooke & Grandma’s Days with Parkinson’s Disease.

Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is excited to host the Northeast Regional Science Olympiad on campus April 9, 2026. The event will welcome area teams competing for the opportunity to advance to the North Dakota State Science Olympiad competition.

Dakota College at Bottineau held a coloring contest during Smokey’s – Jack Nation Days. Bottineau Public School Kindergarten through 2nd grade participated. Each student participant received a free game pass. Axel presented the winners with a prize pack from the DCB Bookstore.