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President Andrew Armacost and Dawn Denny, associate professor of Nursing, introduce a new workforce development grant for the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines in this week’s video message. Titled “Gero-STARR,” this federally funded program from the Health Resources and Services Administration is designed to expand North Dakota’s nursing workforce and improve care for older adults […]

March 19, 2026 by Walter Criswell for UND Today Students also rescue, revive moribund organization with goal of strengthening North Dakota’s future nursing workforce The past and present boards of the Nursing Student Association of North Dakota pose for a picture at their 2026 convention in Fargo. Photo submitted by Ellen Steidl. Four UND nursing students […]

by Walter Criswell for UND Today Scholarships, other incentives help UND recruit nursing students with strong interest in practicing in rural North Dakota   The first cohort of the Gero-STARR, a federally funded program designed to support eldercare in rural North Dakota. Photo contributed by Jen Koller/CNPD. The University of North Dakota’s College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines has […]

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. […]

As it has done for more than 40 years, conference will share strategies for building and sustaining healthy communities in North Dakota The Dakota Conference on Rural Health, which has been a mainstay in North Dakota for over 40 years, has seen different iterations over its four decades. In 2026, the summer conference is being reimagined. […]

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. […]

Antioxidants obtained from fresh, whole foods are most beneficial, writes UND scholar Nathaniel Johnson in The Conversation Eating a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts, can boost antioxidant levels. DIETA MEDITERRANEA ITALIA” by G.steph.rocket is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Editor’s note: On Oct. 17, The Conversation published an article by Nathaniel Johnson, assistant professor of Nutrition […]

‘Well-oiled machine’ of coaches, trainers, dietitians and chefs help UND’s student-athletes play at their best  Editor’s Note: The following story, by Joe Banish, originally appeared in UND Today and features Jennifer Haugen, a faculty member in UND’s Nutrition & Dietetics program. Haugen serves as a mentor and preceptor for students interested in sports nutrition, teaches within the program, and […]

by Walter Criswell for UND Today College hosts workshop on how civility’s effects reach beyond classroom During a workshop for faculty and staff, guest speaker Susan Luparell leads an exercise to identify goals for College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines educators. Photo by Walter Criswell/UND Today. Like a house that’s stood too long without care, the […]

From UND Today, originally published August 12, 2025, by Janelle Vonasek. This feature highlights the teamwork and leadership of UND students, including Dietetics student Kari Kanable and Nursing student Amelia Acker, who gain hands-on experience with UND Catering and Bakery. Close-knit UND Catering and Bakery teams deliver heart, hustle and homemade excellence for little and […]