Good morning, Fargo.

NDSU celebrated the renovation and expansion of its Swine Research and Teaching Center (with a 600-head barn and 40-seat classroom) that boosts research for students and enhances local swine production (university experts say the facility will advance hands-on learning).

Assistant professor Harun Pirim received a USDA NIFA award of $591,500 to develop A-Sysrv, a web-based tool that uses reverse vaccinology and deep learning to predict vaccine candidates for aquaculture pathogens and may also protect local crops and cattle, as his team will collaborate with Mississippi State University for fish trials.

Brody Maack, an NDSU associate professor, received a $463,444 award from ND Department of Health and Human Services to study how community pharmacies can adopt tobacco treatment (PSEP) into their regular workflow.

This project tests a three-step process to better support patients looking to quit tobacco use.

NDSU senior Mekhi Collins celebrated his chance to lead the team during its historic FBS transition as fans filled the Fargodome.

The Bison remain 3-0 and will face Sacramento State Saturday at 9:30 p.m. on ESPN, sparking local excitement for a breakthrough season.