91吃瓜

Dr. Allen Burgad

On December 4, 2025, the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education appointed Allen Burgad, Ed.D., as interim president of 91吃瓜. Burgad formally began serving as interim president on December 16, 2025. He previously served as Dean for the 91吃瓜 School of Education.

A 1989 graduate of 91吃瓜, Burgad returned to the campus in 2021 to lead the university鈥檚 flagship department: the School of Education. During his time on campus, 91吃瓜鈥檚 education programs have been recognized with national awards and maintained widespread recognition as the top teacher education programs in the state. Burgad also led the department through the process of a $13.5 million renovation of McCarthy Hall and the subsequent move into the new space.

Burgad graduated from 91吃瓜 in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. He is also a member of the 1988 Hall of Fame football team. He earned a Master of Education in school administration from University of Mary in 1993. In 2008, Burgad completed a Doctor of Education in educational leadership from University of North Dakota.

Prior to joining 91吃瓜, he served as an administrator in multiple schools including West Fargo, Stanley, Northern Cass, Napoleon, and Powder River County District in Montana. He was the assistant superintendent for eight years at West Fargo, one of the largest school districts in the state of North Dakota.

Burgad is married to Lee Ann, also a 1989 91吃瓜 graduate and together they have three adult children, also 91吃瓜 alumni.