Updates for students, alumni, and supporters
Originally published in UND Today Strengthening North Dakota’s health care workforce is the goal of multiple programs at UND, speakers say at Dakota Conference on Rural Health Jacob Warren, director of the UND Center for Rural Health, delivers the keynote address at the recent Dakota Conference on Rural Health. Photo by Jena Pierce/UND Center […]
If you’re considering advancing your education — or expanding on the degree you already have — UND’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program offers pathways to make a real difference. You may have heard that UND is expanding its MSW program with a new specialization in clinical social work, launching this fall. The specialization prepares graduates for clinical roles […]
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May 26, 2026 by Walter Criswell for UND Today UND Social Work Clinical Assistant Professor Chelsea Hughes leads pilot program using animal stories to teach children skills. Chelsea Hughes reads a book to children at the Grand Forks Public Library. Photo by Walter Criswell/UND Today. On a rainy Sunday afternoon, Chelsea Hughes held up a picture book to […]
On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the Recruitment & Retention of American Indians into Nursing (RAIN) program hosted its annual Traditional Meal & Honor Ceremony at the UND Memorial Union. Held annually since 1990, this event recognizes the incredible achievements of our Native American nursing graduates while celebrating vital cultural values, honor, and mutual support. […]
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Are you a nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for our upcoming Information Session: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Post-Graduate Certificate at UND! We’re excited to connect with you and share how UND’s programs can help you take the next step in your nursing career. Event Details: Date: May 26, 2026 Time: 6 […]
by Walter Criswell for UND Today Annual College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines research gathering spotlights scholarship across disciplines Faculty, students and attendees filled the Memorial Union ballroom to talk about research during first half of CNPD S.P.A.R.K. event. Photo by Walter Criswell/UND Today. The College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines brought students, faculty and researchers […]
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Recent Research & Scholarship Activities Reported activities can also be found on the CNPD Publication & Scholarly Work Website Reported as of April 27, 2026. Congratulations! Nutrition & Dietetics graduate student Claudia PromSchmidt delivered an oral presentation at the National Nutrient Databank Conference—an honor showcasing her research, UND, and N&D graduate student excellence. Jana Zwilling, […]
May 15, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. Columbia Hall, Room 1350, Grand Forks, ND Attend via Zoom Program Welcome Dr. H. Stephen Cooper, Chair, Department of Social Work Speakers Mackenzie Amerman, BSSW Graduate Laura Reese, MSW Graduate Dr. Myrna Haga B.S.S.W. Pinning Ceremony Professor Barbara Kitko, BSSW Program Director and Faculty Don Schmid M.S.W. Hooding Ceremony […]
by Walter Criswell for UND Today For decades, UND’s RAIN program has supported American Indian students, as distinguished alumna Teresa Brockie confirms RAIN alumni, staff and faculty gathered together at the Time Out Wacipi Powwow following the 35th Anniversary Celebration. Photo by Shawna Schill/UND Today. Before Teresa Brockie began her keynote at the Gorecki […]
The University of North Dakota’s College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) is proud to recognize two outstanding faculty members with the 2025–2026 Faculty Research & Scholarship Contribution Awards. Dr. June-Yung Kim, Assistant Professor of Social Work, has been named the recipient in the Tenure-Track Faculty category, and Dr. Jennifer Schlinger, Clinical Assistant Professor of […]