Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) held its annual employee recognition luncheon last week. Excellence awards, which are determined by students and peers, were presented to faculty and staff. The Employee Excellence awards are intended to recognize and reward employee efforts whose job performance adds value to the college experience for students, colleagues, and the campus community. Recipients demonstrate qualities that make it clear their contributions are exemplary and go beyond what is required for the routine discharge of their duties. JaLee Lynnes, Financial Aid Specialist, Scott Johnson, Mathematics Professor and Tara DeCrans, Assistant Nursing Professor are the 2026 recipients.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) chapter of Beta Rho Etta at Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) inducted 35 students this spring. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the official honor society for two-year colleges, recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) since 1929. Founded in 1918, PTK celebrates academic achievement and fosters personal growth, leadership, and service among community and technical college students. With nearly 1,250 chapters in 11 nations and over 4.3 million students inducted, PTK provides a transformative experience, connecting its 230,000 active members to opportunities for scholarships, leadership development, and success beyond the classroom. By offering access to exclusive resources and a supportive community, PTK empowers students to excel academically and reach their full potential.

Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) offers student leadership opportunities through the LeaderJacks program on the DCB campus. The program is established for student involvement from every program and degree. They focus on developing leadership skills and life experience through community involvement in service to others.

Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is excited to recognize students at the 2026 commencement ceremony. The ceremony will be held in the gym located in Thatcher Hall and will recognize 114 of the 202 graduating students on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 3:00 pm. The commencement event will also be streamed.

Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) approved a new student club, The Grove: Literary & Art Anthology, which will be a club run by students that publishes student-created literature and art. The Grove’s mission is to celebrate student creativity and personal or academic achievements.

Two students from Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) have been named to the 2026 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes students’ academic achievements, leadership, and service. The group was honored on April 16 during a recognition dinner at Williston State College.

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.

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.