Updates for students, alumni, and supporters
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 […]
S.P.A.R.K. — which stands for Scholarship, Practice, Achievement, Research, Knowledge — celebrates the innovation, scholarship, and achievements of CNPD students and faculty from across the college’s three disciplines of Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Social Work. Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Time Event 10-11:15 a.m. Poster Viewing Session, Memorial Union Ballroom 11:30 a.m. – 1 […]
March is Social Work Month, and this year’s theme — Uplift. Defend. Transform. — highlights the powerful role social workers play in strengthening individuals, families, and communities. Throughout this spotlight series, we are proud to feature faculty, leaders, and initiatives within the UND College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines who embody this mission every day […]
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The College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) invites faculty, staff, and students to attend Feeding Futures, a presentation highlighting the impact of food insecurity on UND students. Through a series of short presentations, CNPD faculty and student leaders from Nutrition & Dietetics, Nursing, and Social Work will explore how food insecurity affects student well-being, […]
The University of North Dakota Department of Social Work is expanding access to graduate education with the launch of a new, full-time online option for the Advanced Generalist specialization in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program, beginning Summer 2026. Designed for motivated students seeking a faster pathway to advanced generalist social work practice, this […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
December 18, 2025 | 2:15 p.m. Memorial Union Henry Ballroom, Grand Forks, ND Your family and guests are welcome to enjoy an inclusive traditional Dakota Honor song at 1:00 in honor of all Social Work graduates Program Master of Ceremonies Dr. Isaac Karikari, MSW Program Director Welcome Dr. H. Stephen Cooper, Chair, Department of Social […]
Originally Published by UND TODAY How UND’s STEM Complex and proposed Health Professions Collaborative Facility will grow key components of the state’s workforce The STEM Complex — STEM for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math — now under construction at the University of North Dakota, represents a commitment to the state of North Dakota’s people and industry. […]