Arts & Sciences

written by Connor Murphy | Originally published by UND Today on September 25, 2018 Evolving interactive state map and history book – all in one – launches following years of research. This past Thursday [9/20/2018] marked the public launch of a project years in the making, said College of Arts & Sciences Dean Brad Rundquist. […]

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on March 20, 2025 in UND Today. *** By Walter Criswell In honor of Women’s History Month, learn more about UND’s history-making 1914 graduate, Vera Kelsey Vera Kelsey’s professional headshot among manuscripts of her work housed in the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections at the Chester Fritz […]

Faculty Publications, Presentations and Accolades Dr. Doug McDonald, Psychology, Director of the INPSYDE program, received the APA Division 45 (Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race) Lifetime Achievement Award. His career was celebrated in an interview article in the journal Psychological Services, which concludes “Dr. McDonald models the leadership of a community […]

Makers and Machines Coming in Spring 2025, the 56th Annual UND Writers Conference, held on campus and online. Watch for details as the date approaches, but mark your calendar now! March 19-21, 2025 The 56th Annual UND Writers Conference, “Makers & Machines,” features works by nationally and internationally recognized creative writers, whose work explores how […]

This spring, several A&S students have advanced in the selection process for prestigious programs offered by the U.S. Department of State. They will know in March 2025 if they have been selected for the CLS Spark award. We wish them good luck as they navigate their journey. Critical Language Scholarship The U.S. Department of State’s […]

UND CONNECT serves as a way for faculty and students to perform community-based research, development and outreach while partnering with local and regional organizations. Established in 2024 and funded by the North Dakota Economic Diversification Research Grant Fund, UND CONNECT projects must positively and tangibly impact the community and/or the state of North Dakota. Several […]

Merrifield Hall, one of the most iconic buildings on campus, and historical home to many A&S departments, has officially reopened for the spring semester. Merrifield Hall. Photo by Shawna Schill/UND Today. Merrifield: Past and Present UND’s photo and video team created a fabulous feature highlighting Merrifield’s past and present. Merrifield Hall: Then and Now Video: […]

Two College of Arts & Sciences faculty receive NSF grants for national security research. Markus Allgaier, assistant professor of physics & astrophysics, and Ayush Asthana, assistant professor of chemistry, each received $800,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation through the Expanding Capacity in Quantum Information Science and Engineering (Expand QISE) program. Read More about […]

Kétina François – Following the Music Fast Facts Hometown: Bismarck, N.D. Majors: Music Education, Spanish & Global Studies Musical Instruments: Double Bass, Guitar, Piano & Voice Kétina François’s passion for music runs deep — a love her parents proudly take credit for. They often remind her that it all began when they played classical music for her as […]

It is a delight to welcome you to another edition of the newsletter for the Department of Sociology at the University of North Dakota! It is rewarding to share with you the many successes of our students, alumni, and faculty members! As you may recall, the Sociology MA program is back! The program will continue […]