Eric Kline, a proud Aberdeen native, has been connected to Northern State University for decades. He graduated from Northern in 1995 with a degree in elementary education and again in 1999 with a masters in school administration. With 30 years of experience as an educator in Aberdeen, Eric now serves as Enrollment Management Officer, helping the admissions team share the Northern experience with prospective students. 

What makes Northern great to Eric is its genuine care for students, outstanding faculty and staff, diverse degree options and strong community and foundation support. Motivated by the opportunity to guide students through a transformational time in their lives, Eric takes pride in coming alongside them on their college journey. As a first-generation college student, Eric knows first hand the value of education and is honored to be an advocate for Northern.