Altru president named to North Dakota higher ed board

By: North Dakota Monitor staff

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: July 14, 2026

Words: 170

Last Updated: 1 week ago


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A leader in the healthcare industry will join the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Tuesday announced that Dr. Joshua Deere, president of Grand Forks-based Altru Health System, will join the board. Deere also is a family medicine physician.

Deere earned his undergraduate degree from Mayville State University, his medical degree from the University of North Dakota and a master’s in business administration from the University of Mary …

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