WAHPETON — Cierra Erickson, a student in dental hygiene at North Dakota State College of Science has been named to the 2025 North Dakota Academic All-State Team, according to the Beta Mu Rho chapter of Phi Kappa Theta at NDSCS. Sponsored by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and Coca-Cola, this recognition underscores the importance of academic excellence in community colleges.

Erickson was among two Transfer Pathway Scholars selected at NDSCS for the recognition. Two NDSCS students also were selected as Workforce Pathway Scholars. The Workforce Pathway Scholars are students who plan to begin their professional careers immediately after graduation, while the Transfer Pathway Scholars intend to continue their education at a four-year institution upon completing their community college studies.

Students named to the North Dakota Academic All-State Team also are considered for nomination as the state’s New Century Scholar and membership on the All-USA Academic Team.

The honorees will be celebrated at the North Dakota Academic All-State Team banquet, hosted in Bismarck on Wednesday, March 19.