College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines

The call for poster submissions for the 2026 UND Disability Awareness Day event is now open. Next year’s Disability Awareness Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the UND Memorial Union Ballroom on Monday, March 16, 2026. This annual event highlights our university’s collective commitment to inclusion, accessibility, innovation, and disability awareness across the University […]

The Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at the University of North Dakota is excited to announce Food as Medicine as its new area of focus. This approach emphasizes the role of nutrition in preventing chronic disease, supporting recovery, and promoting overall health. By integrating Food as Medicine into the curriculum, research, and community partnerships, the […]

Editor’s Note: This story is part of the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics newsletter. The University of North Dakota Department of Nutrition and Dietetics believes that supporting older adults isn’t just a responsibility—it’s a privilege. Their faculty members have been hard at work as part of the Geriatric Wellness Enhancement Program, a multimillion-dollar initiative aimed […]

If you’re considering advancing your education — or building on a degree you already have — the University of North Dakota’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program offers flexible pathways designed to help you make a meaningful impact. The UND MSW program welcomes students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, including Social […]

Editor’s Note: This story is part of the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics newsletter, highlighting how UND is putting its ‘Food as Medicine’ focus into action.  Every can of soup, every box of pasta, and every bag of rice carries a message of care. For students at UND, that message is simple yet profound: you belong […]

As we wrap up 2025, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a year marked by growth, momentum, and meaningful impact across the University of North Dakota College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines. From program expansion and new opportunities for students to continued engagement in research, scholarship, and service, 2025 has been a year of […]

Each year, the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) celebrates the accomplishments of our faculty, students, staff, and alumni who advance learning, research, and service across North Dakota and beyond. From impactful research and innovative teaching to community engagement and national recognition, 2025 was another year that reflected the strength and dedication of our […]

A New Approach to Financial Health That Integrates Mental Health, Relationships, and Community By Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, PhD, MA, LMSW, Assistant Professor, University of North Dakota Department of Social Work. Editor’s Note: Each January, Financial Wellness Month reminds us that money stress isn’t just about dollars and cents—it’s a health issue that affects our minds, bodies, […]

Friday, December 19, 2025 | 4 PM Memorial Union Ballroom, Grand Forks, ND Attend Via Zoom Program Processional Reading of the UND Land Acknowledgement Statement Chantel Vazquez, BSN, RN, RAIN Nurse Mentor Master of Ceremonies Tracy Bergum, BSEd, Assistant Director, Office of Student Services Welcome Maridee Shogren, DNP, CNM, CLC, Dean, College of Nursing and […]

As it has done for more than 40 years, conference will share strategies for building and sustaining healthy communities in North Dakota The Dakota Conference on Rural Health, which has been a mainstay in North Dakota for over 40 years, has seen different iterations over its four decades. In 2026, the summer conference is being reimagined. […]