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December, 2024

H. Stephen Cooper

H. Stephen Cooper named Chair of Social Work

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H. Stephen Cooper

Grand Forks, N.D. – The University of North Dakota (UND)  has selected Dr. H. Stephen Cooper, MSW, Ph.D., LCSW as its new Chair of Social Work. Cooper started at UND on December 31, 2024 as the Chair of the Department of Social Work serving the division of Academic Affairs & Provost Cooper is a Texan […]

2024: A Year of Milestones and Gratitude from the CNPD

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  As we wrap up 2024, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the many milestones and achievements that have made this year unforgettable. From welcoming new students, faculty, and staff to celebrating our graduates and marking the 40th Anniversary of the Children and Family Services Training Center, the University of North Dakota College of […]

UND graduate Safari Berry and Shelamar Henderson

Building Futures: UND Social Work Alums Create Hope with Ernie’s Place

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UND graduate Safari Berry and Shelamar Henderson

Ernie’s Place provides transitional housing for young adults exiting the foster care system Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in the winter 2024 edition of the UND Alumni Magazine. * * * By Stephanie Schultz Last fall, the North Dakota Homeless Management Information System reported that the number of people living in emergency shelters had more […]

CNPD building in snow

CNPD Research News: December 2024

Categories: Research

CNPD building in snow

Recent Research & Scholarship Activities Reported activities can also be found on the CNPD Publication & Scholarly Work Website Reported as of December 1st, 2024. Congratulations! Jeffrey Anvari-Clark was recently published in The Conversation:  America’s informal safety net: Across all income levels, people provide financial help to loved ones, writes UND’s Jeffrey Anvari-Clark  Dr. Brenda Sanya, a […]

Winter 2024 Nursing Pinning Ceremony

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Thursday, December 19, 2024 | 6 PM Memorial Union Ballroom, Grand Forks, ND Program Processional Reading of the UND Land Acknowledgement Statement Chantel Vazquez, BSN, RN, RAIN Nurse Mentor Master of Ceremonies Robyn Bancroft, MBA, Director, Office of Student Services Welcome Maridee Shogren, DNP, CNM, CLC, Dean, College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines Keynote Address […]