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At the University of North Dakota, our Master of Social Work (MSW) graduates are already making a difference in clinics, communities, schools, and beyond. They come from different places, bring unique life experiences, and carry powerful motivations for choosing this field. What unites them is a shared commitment to social justice, mental health, advocacy, and […]

At the University of North Dakota College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD), faculty members don’t just teach, they lead, inform, and engage with the world beyond campus. One way they do that is by writing for The Conversation, a national media platform where academic experts work with journalists to publish articles that help the […]

In this special Q&A, we highlight the story of Jada Erie, a current UND social work student, and her mom, Brenda Erie, a practicing clinical social worker. Their connection to the profession is rooted in a shared love of helping others. Why Social Work? Q: Jada, why did you choose social work? Did your mom’s […]

Recent Research & Scholarship Activities Reported activities can also be found on the CNPD Publication & Scholarly Work Website Reported as of June 11, 2025 Congratulations! Dr. Jeffrey Anvari-Clark was recently featured on the HER podcast, episode #511. The 45 minute interview was titled “Lost your Job? Here’s how it’s impacting your Health!” Social Work […]

May 15, 2025 by Walter Criswell for UND TODAY Published in: College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines, Learning Presentations at College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines’ annual event wrestle with real-world issues Claudia PromSchmidt, a senior dietetics students, talks to attendees about her research on ultra-processed food and health. Photo by Walter Criswell/UND Today. At this year’s CNPD […]

Vince Lindgren, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., has announced he is retiring from his role as part-time instructional faculty at the University of North Dakota’s Department of Social Work and the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines. Throughout his career, he has dedicated 17 years to teaching in UND’s undergraduate and graduate social work programs and another 20 […]

Recent Research & Scholarship Activities Reported activities can also be found on the CNPD Publication & Scholarly Work Website Reported as of April 30, 2025 Congratulations! Exploring Ideas, Impacting Practice: 2025 CNPD Research & Scholarship Day Take a moment to view the impressive video submissions included as part of CNPD Research & Scholarship Day. These […]

The 2025 University of North Dakota College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) Research and Scholarship Day celebrated student scholarly work in Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Social Work. “We have such a great variety of topics today, and posters from all three of our departments in the college,” stated CNPD Dean Dr. Maridee Shogren […]

Among the tips for maintaining financial health: Stay calm, set goals and learn from experts, UND scholar writes in The Conversation Editor’s note: On May 1, The Conversation published an article authored by Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, assistant professor of Social Work. The article outlines the importance of managing finances during times of uncertainty, such as reducing risk, setting savings goals and […]

Dr. Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, a faculty member in the Department of Social Work at the University of North Dakota College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines, was recently featured on NPR’s All Things Considered and Morning Edition to discuss the emotional and psychological impacts of job loss. In the segment titled “Understanding the emotional impact of losing […]