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Tambourines and Toddlers: an exciting new collaboration for the Music Therapy Department

Categories: Alumni, Faculty, News, Students

Student sitting cross-legged on the floor with Music Therapy instructor holding a guitar.

The newly reinstated UND Music Therapy Department has an exciting collaboration in the works: a partnership with the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department through the “Toddler Language Circle” (TLC) program. This unique opportunity blends speech and music therapy while giving students valuable practicum hours and early exposure to interdisciplinary work. Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) […]

UND Sociology Spring Newsletter

Categories: Alumni, Faculty, Sociology, Staff, Students

I am delighted to welcome you to the latest edition of the newsletter for the Department of Sociology at the University of North Dakota! I am simply thrilled to share with you the many contributions of our students, alumni, and faculty members at UND and beyond! We hope you enjoy reading about Sociology undergraduate student […]

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Sociology Events

Categories: Faculty, Sociology, Students

Seven sociology students lined up for a photo side by side, behind wooden UND podium in a Chester Fritz Library meeting room.

Celebrating Sociology and Student Appreciation The Department of Sociology held its annual “Celebrating Sociology and Student Appreciation” event last May! Around 15 students, faculty, and staff joined a fun time that blended academic recognition, Alpha Kappa Delta induction, and laughs from a trivia game. Department Chair Krista Lynn Minnotte offered some introductory words, followed by […]

Dr. Legerski and Dr. Bartholomay smiling in a selfie photo in front of the St. Louis Arch and capitol building with fountains.

Sociology Faculty Features

Categories: Faculty, Sociology

Dr. Legerski and Dr. Bartholomay smiling in a selfie photo in front of the St. Louis Arch and capitol building with fountains.

Hear from Department of Sociology faculty in personal updates, spotlighting their work and passions both at UND and across the nation. Dr. Elizabeth Legerski I am in my second year as Secretary of the Midwest Sociological Society (MSS). My responsibilities include taking minutes at quarterly Board meetings and monthly Executive committee meetings. In this role, […]

Katherine Furl New Faculty graphic with photo in North Dakota black hills and wearing a green UND shirt.

New Sociology Faculty

Categories: Faculty, Sociology

Katherine Furl New Faculty graphic with photo in North Dakota black hills and wearing a green UND shirt.

We are excited to have a new faculty member in Dr. Katherine Furl joining the department this year! Dr. Furl (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of North Dakota. She completed her PhD in sociology at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, where she served as a research affiliate […]

Seven members of the sociology faculty collected around working tables in a classroom.

Sociology Faculty Update

Categories: Faculty, Research, Sociology

Seven members of the sociology faculty collected around working tables in a classroom.

The Sociology Department faculty have demonstrated a robust commitment to cutting-edge research, community engagement, and program development this past year. Joseph Jochman Jochman is researching health care satisfaction in the U.S. using the 2022 General Social Survey. Preliminary findings suggest satisfaction with doctors increases overall health care satisfaction, while perceptions of inefficiency and inadequate government […]

College of Arts & Sciences Newsletter – Feb. 2026

Categories: Alumni, Faculty, News, Staff

Hello from the University of North Dakota College of Arts & Sciences! I send warm greetings from UND Arts & Sciences and am excited to share a few examples of the great things happening in the college. Through the collective efforts of our community of students, staff, faculty, alumni, and friends, the College of Arts […]

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UND Psychology Summer 2025 Newsletter Highlights

Categories: Alumni, Faculty, News, Staff, Students

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Welcome From the Chair I am honored to introduce myself as the new Chair of the Department of Psychology at UND. I stepped into this role last July with a deep appreciation for the department’s history, the excellence of our students and faculty, and the vibrant support of our alumni. The 2025 Academic Year brought […]

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Midwest Sociological Society

Categories: Faculty

man holds award next to UND Sociology banner

2025 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. This year, UND Sociology was very active at the Midwest Sociological Society’s annual meeting! Several faculty members presented their research, teaching techniques, facilitated panel discussions, teaching and learning workshops, and served as committee members and leaders at the conference. Here are some highlights from the conference. On the first […]