Updates for students, alumni, and supporters
Categories: Research
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, […]
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 […]
Nourish to Serve is a month-long celebration showcasing how UND Nutrition & Dietetics alumni, students, preceptors, and community partners use the power of Food as Medicine to nourish communities, promote health, and make a difference during National Nutrition Month. 2026 Winner Congratulations to Caylee Nelson! What is “Nourish to Serve”? Nourish to Serve is a […]
Recent Research & Scholarship Activities Reported activities can also be found on the CNPD Publication & Scholarly Work Website Reported as of January 28, 2026. Congratulations! Dr. Yi-Ping Hsieh will present at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) in Washington, DC. The presentations show work with co-authors and […]
January 22, 2026 by Walter Criswell for UND Today College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines challenge rallies UND community, addresses issue that affects up to one-third of UND students The College of Nursing & Professional Discipline’s Pack the Pantry challenge will return Feb. 19 to March 5, 2026 to support UND’s Food for Thought pantry. […]
Categories: News, Upcoming Events
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, […]
In its latest alumni and friends e-news, the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics is excited to share its top stories, highlighting the impact of its programs, research, and community initiatives. 💌 Alumni: Stay in the loop! If you aren’t receiving these updates, make sure your contact information is current. Update your info here: UND Alumni Update Your Information […]
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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 […]
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 […]