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Celebrate Homecoming 2026 with the CNPD

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Graphic of UND hawk pointing up next to text saying Nursing, Social Work, Nutrition & Dietetics: College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines Homecoming Week Events

Join us in celebrating Homecoming 2026 with the University of North Dakota’s College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines! UND Homecoming Week is scheduled for Sept. 28 – Oct. 3, 2026. We have a series of exciting events lined up to reconnect with our alumni and supporters. CNPD Homecoming Events Saturday, October 3 – CNPD’s Sweet […]

The exterior of Okelly Hall as students stroll through on welcome weekend.

Trauma-informed care offers continuing education opportunity for ND professionals

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The exterior of Okelly Hall as students stroll through on welcome weekend.

by Connor Murphy for UND Today. View original article. New commercial driver’s license and trauma-informed care programs broaden professional development options O’Kelly Hall houses the Office of Extended Learning. UND archival image. A commercial driver’s license program and a course on trauma-informed care might seem as if they have nothing in common. But what these two recently introduced UND online programs have […]

Jacob Warren, director of the UND Center for Rural Health, delivers the keynote address on stage.

Conference tackles challenges of health care workforce

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Jacob Warren, director of the UND Center for Rural Health, delivers the keynote address on stage.

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 […]

Chelsea Hughes sits with a book in front of rows of young children

Project brings RedRover Readers to North Dakota

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Chelsea Hughes sits with a book in front of rows of young children

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 […]

RAIN Director Barb Anderson hugs a graduate

Celebrating Success: The 2026 RAIN Traditional Meal & Honor Ceremony

Categories: News, RAIN

RAIN Director Barb Anderson hugs a graduate

  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. […]

May 26: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Post-Graduate Certificate Information Session

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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 […]

a crowd of people viewing posters at the CNPD SPARK event

S.P.A.R.K. event celebrates scholarship, service and student research

Categories: News, Research

a crowd of people viewing posters at the CNPD SPARK event

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 […]

A row of UND Social Work pins sit on a table with yellow ribbon running behind.

Spring 2026 Social Work Pinning & Hooding Ceremony Program

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A row of UND Social Work pins sit on a table with yellow ribbon running behind.

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 […]

RAIN alumni staff and faculty gathered together

RAIN marks 35 years with keynote by alumna Teresa Brockie

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RAIN alumni staff and faculty gathered together

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 […]