Vice President for Advancement
Rick Hedberg became the vice president for advancement at Minot State University in June 2016. In this role, Hedberg serves as the executive director for the MSU Development Foundation and is responsible for alumni services, annual giving, donor relations, the Minot State Board of Regents, major gifts, social networking, marketing, design and print services, university communications, and is the lead fundraiser for the University.
During his time as vice president for advancement, Minot State has seen record giving. The University completed EMPOWER, a multi-year, comprehensive capital campaign, in December 2024, raising a record $54.8 million in just five and a half years.
Minot State’s endowed scholarships and programs continue to reach new heights, and faculty and staff giving is at an all-time high. The MSU Development Foundation’s total assets have more than tripled since 2015. Minot State is coming off another record-setting year, raising $15,042,596 in fiscal year 2025-26.
Hedberg has been actively involved in major Minot State facility renovations and projects including the MSU Summer Theatre, Severson Entrepreneurship Academy located in Old Main, the greenhouse attached to the Cyril Moore Science Center, Northwest Arts Center in the lower level of the Gordon B. Olson Library, the Dean Frantsvog Academic Center in the Minot State Dome, the air-supported dome at Herb Parker Stadium, and the MSU Dome seating project. Hedberg also oversaw the purchase of Beaver Ridge, a multi-use residential-commercial building near campus, and a partnership with Midwest Montessori Daycare. Under his purview, the University is currently raising funds for the Hoffman Auditorium renovation in the Cyril Moore Science Center.
Prior to his current role, Hedberg managed the Department of Athletics, including the University’s move from NAIA status to NCAA Division II. He also spearheaded major renovations to Herb Parker Stadium and Swain Hall. Hedberg, who played men’s basketball for the Beavers, is a member of the MSU Hall of Fame, being inducted in 1997.
He graduated from Parshall High School in 1984. Hedberg earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education from Minot State in 1989 and a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of North Dakota in 1998. He spent seven years as a math teacher and boys basketball coach at Williston High School. Hedberg served as an assistant athletic director at UND from 1999 to 2001, then joined Minot State University as athletic director in June 2001.
Hedberg and his wife, Andrea (Limke), have two adult children, Mason and Maddie. Andrea graduated from MSU in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Mason received his degree in management and finance from the University in 2024, and Maddie is currently pursuing a degree in education at MSU. Hedberg is a member of the Bishop Ryan Catholic Schools Board of Regents. He served as a City of Minot alderman and is a member of the Minot Sertoma Club, Minot Y’s Men’s Club, Minot Inquisitor’s Club, and St. John the Apostle Catholic Church.
