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Growing Curiosity: CEHD and UCLC Take STEM Learning Outdoors

Categories: Academics, Research

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How do young children make sense of the world around them? A partnership between our College and the University Children’s Learning Center (UCLC) is exploring how nature, movement, and everyday experiences help preschoolers build skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Since 2024, CEHD faculty members Drs. Elizabeth Suazo-Flores, Amber Adgerson, and Chris McGrail […]

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That Semester Crash Out

Categories: Human Interest, News

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That Semester Crash Out  The following article was contributed to The Learning Curve blog by Asheley LeFors, a CEHD distance student and member of the 2026-27 Student Council. Have you ever wanted something so much, spent your entire life thinking about what the experience would be like, planned out the different parts to make it […]

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Let’s Paint the Town GREEN: UND Homecoming ’26 is HERE!!!

Categories: Events, Human Interest, News, Student Recognition

students at an undated UND Homecoming Parade.

At long last, it’s HOMECOMING WEEK!!!! Celebrations and events are taking place all across campus and in town this week, including the UND Fan Fest & Downtown Pep Rally this Thursday, Oct. 1, starting at 5:30pm. Enjoy food trucks, music, and a full-fledged pep rally featuring the UND Pride of the North Band and the […]

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Big Ideas, Close to Home: The Lecture Debut is Here

Categories: Awards, Events, Historic, Human Interest, News, Research

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Founded in 1984, TED – which stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design – events feature a diverse array of speakers from varied backgrounds and areas of scholarship. These speakers share knowledge, ideas, and connection through storytelling. Sometimes information gleaned through a TED Talk can be life-altering for the right recipient. If you’ve seen a TED […]

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Learn, Cheer, Connect: Upcoming CEHD Events

Categories: Events, Human Interest, News

CEHD students and faculty march in an undated UND Homecoming Parade.

We go to college to attend classes, get a good education, graduate to an awesome career, and ride off into the sunset. But there’s so much more to the college experience. There are many opportunities to learn cool things outside of class, socialize and network with fellow students and faculty, and celebrate and show school […]

Labor Day: Not Just Another Day Off

Categories: Historic, Human Interest

Each year, Labor Day offers Americans an opportunity to pause, reflect, and celebrate the countless individuals whose work strengthens our communities and shapes our nation’s future. While many associate the holiday with cookouts, family gatherings, and the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day was established to honor something far more enduring: the contributions of working […]

More Doors Are Open Than You Think

Categories: Human Interest, Student Recognition

The following post was written by Komal Mangle on behalf of the CEHD Student Council. She has served as the council’s president since its formation in 2025. A door is always open. Have you ever heard a classmate say, almost in a whisper, “I wish I’d known about that sooner”? The assistantship was quietly filled. […]

Return. Reconnect. Reignite.

Categories: Human Interest, News

Summer is NEVER long enough. There’s so much to do with friends, family, and in the sunshine, and just not enough time to do it all. But now that it’s over, it’s time to focus. The 2027-28 academic year kicks off TODAY, with classes starting at 4pm. All UND students can find help and resources […]

students at an undated UND Homecoming Parade.

Celebrate Homecoming 2026 with CEHD!

Categories: Events, News

students at an undated UND Homecoming Parade.

  The College of Education & Human Development at the University of North Dakota is proud to be a part of this year’s Homecoming celebrations! Bookmark this page or follow our socials to keep up to date on our planned events! Saturday, Oct. 3 Homecoming Parade We’re marching this year, and we’re not empty-handed! Our […]

In Support of Teachers

Categories: Awards, Events, Human Interest, News, Research

Pictured: a teacher at Lake Agassiz Elementary in her classroom. Credit: UND.    UND has offered degrees in teacher education since its founding in 1883 – meaning we’ve been producing and supporting teachers in North Dakota before North Dakota was even a state! (That came six years later.) The point is that we love teachers […]