Dakota College at Bottineau’s Lumberjack Hockey program is proud to celebrate 50 years of hockey history. The inaugural 1974-1975 season introduced Bob Clyne as head coach, concluding with an impressive 11-4-2 record. Success came quickly, as the Lumberjacks made their first National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) appearance in 1976, earning a National Runner-Up title. After a hiatus during the 1978-1979 season, the program returned to national prominence by capturing its first NJCAA National Championship in 1986 under head coach Gary Warren. Over the years, the Lumberjacks built a legacy, earning a total of 10 NJCAA National Championship titles and compiling an all-time record of 770-688-82.

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.