Dear Students, Parents, and Members of the UND community, A few weeks back, the university announced that spring commencement ceremonies would be held virtually. A decision like this ultimately rests upon one member of the campus, and that is the President. […]
The 2020 Founders Day ceremony will take place virtually on Thursday, Feb. 25. Founders Day marks the 138th anniversary of the signing of the Dakota Territory legislation which established the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks in 1883, six years […]
This month is Black History Month, our opportunity to recognize the achievements of Black Americans and their role in United States history. It’s important to remember the impact of education on the origin of Black History Month. Nelson Mandela, who […]
On Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 3-4 p.m., the Task Force on the Future of Education at UND will host a virtual seminar with North Dakota tribal college presidents as special guests. This engaging seminar will include a discussion on reaching under-served […]
A major UND goal for the fall semester is to re-open the campus in the same manner we did before the pandemic, which would mean face-to-face classes, campus activities and events, and normal dining and rooming arrangements. Yesterday, we received […]
Dear Campus Community, Today marks a changing of the guard at the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences as Robert Kraus joins the UND team to begin his tenure as the fourth dean in the school’s storied 52-year history. I […]
Two Zoom Town Halls with President Armacost and UND leadership will be held Thursday, Jan. 14. The goal is to address questions and concerns from students, family members, faculty and staff. The faculty and staff Town Hall is set for noon, […]
The University of North Dakota has announced that a UND Search Committee has identified four finalists for the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (See photos and campus visitation dates). Each finalist will participate in 1½ days of […]
Dear Campus Community, We are coming to the end of another semester at the University of North Dakota, a semester that will undoubtedly be viewed as one of the most unusual in the University’s history because of the COVID-19 pandemic. My […]
Greetings, This has been a historic and challenging year at the University of North Dakota, as well as worldwide. But as it comes to a close, we find ourselves experiencing one of the holiday season’s most meaningful feelings: gratitude. Gratitude, for the […]
Dear Campus Community, As with so many of our great family traditions in 2020, the ongoing pandemic has forced all of us to celebrate differently. Despite this reality, it’s my sincere hope that all of you were able to enjoy the […]
Dear UND Community, As we head into the Thanksgiving Break, I want to share a few thoughts about how we’ll finish the semester. The novel coronavirus still has its grip on Grand Forks. The Governor’s recent measures reflect the gravity of what […]
The UND Faculty Lecture Series continues Nov. 18, with “Blaming Teachers: Using the History of Teacher Professionalization & School Reform to Chart a New Course for American Public Education,” by Diana D’Amico Pawlewicz, assistant professor of education & human development. […]
Dear Members of the UND Community Today’s video addresses a few important issues, including COVID and Thanksgiving, elections and free speech, and equity and inclusion. Please spend a few minutes to watch and listen. I was recently struck by an image of […]
Two Zoom Town Halls with President Armacost and UND leadership will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4. The topic will be COVID-19 response and issues. The faculty and staff Town Hall will be held at noon, and the student and parent Town […]