{"id":2122,"date":"2025-07-07T10:51:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/?p=2122"},"modified":"2025-07-07T10:52:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:52:35","slug":"from-classroom-to-the-conversation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/2025\/07\/from-classroom-to-the-conversation\/","title":{"rendered":"From Classroom to The Conversation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the University of North Dakota <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cnpd.und.edu\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">College of Nursing &amp; Professional Disciplines<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (CNPD), faculty members don\u2019t just teach, they lead, inform, and engage with the world beyond campus. One way they do that is by writing for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/us\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Conversation<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a national media platform where academic experts work with journalists to publish articles that help the public understand complex and timely topics.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thanks to a Creative Commons license, articles published on <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Conversation<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are free to republish and often reach wide audiences through outlets like The Associated Press, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Washington Post<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CNN<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scientific American<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and thousands more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019re proud to highlight three CNPD faculty\u2014<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/campus.und.edu\/directory\/jeffrey.anvariclark\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Jeffrey Anvari-Clark<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Social Work), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/campus.und.edu\/directory\/nathaniel.johnson.4\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Nathaniel Johnson<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Nutrition &amp; Dietetics), and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/campus.und.edu\/directory\/christina.l.erickson\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Christina Erickson<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Associate Dean)\u2014who have collectively authored seven articles for <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Conversation<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, sometimes in collaboration with co-authors. Their work exemplifies the college\u2019s commitment to relevance, outreach, and research that makes a difference.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Below, they share what motivated them to write and why connecting academic expertise to everyday conversations matters.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Social Work in the National Conversation<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1048\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1048\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1048 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2023\/07\/anvari-clark-jeffrey_photo.jpg\" alt=\"Jeffrey Anvari-Clark\" width=\"344\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2023\/07\/anvari-clark-jeffrey_photo.jpg 344w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2023\/07\/anvari-clark-jeffrey_photo-250x300.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1048\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Jeffrey Anvari-Clark<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/campus.und.edu\/directory\/jeffrey.anvariclark\">Dr. Jeffrey Anvari-Clark<\/a> is an Assistant Professor of Social Work<span class=\"TextRun SCXW263721869 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263721869 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW263721869 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW16548100 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16548100 BCX0\">Articles published for <em>The Conversation<\/em>: <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW16548100 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/informal-safety-nets-help-many-americans-with-expenses-people-at-all-income-levels-benefit-from-this-financial-interdependence-242178\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW16548100 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16548100 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Informal safety nets help many Americans with expenses<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16548100 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"> \u2013 people at all income levels benefit from this \u2018financial interdependence\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW16548100 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16548100 BCX0\">, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW16548100 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/losing-your-job-is-bad-for-your-health-but-there-are-things-you-can-do-to-minimize-the-harm-252270\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW16548100 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16548100 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Losing your job is bad for your health, but there are things you can do to minimize thee harm<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW16548100 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16548100 BCX0\">, and <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW16548100 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/how-to-manage-financial-stress-in-uncertain-times-255583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW16548100 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16548100 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">How to manage financial stress in uncertain times<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW16548100 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: What motivated you to write for\u202f<\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Conversation<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>My first article (Informal Safety Nets) emerged from research I found genuinely fascinating and thought others would too. However, my second and third articles (Losing your job and How to manage financial stress) were direct responses to the federal employee layoffs this past spring. I realized that one line from my dissertation captured what we were observing: people were experiencing significant trauma not just from job loss itself, but from how they perceived the layoffs and the narratives surrounding them. The subjective experience often mattered more than the objective financial impact\u2014which, while challenging, can often be addressed more systematically. This insight felt too important not to share publicly.<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: Why do you think topics on financial stress and job loss resonate with the public?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>These are deeply emotional issues that are typically discussed only in technical or policy contexts. My article on job loss and health received significant attention because it validated what people intuitively understand but rarely see acknowledged: losing a job affects far more than your bank account. I think readers also appreciate knowing they&#8217;re not alone in their struggles, especially when shame often prevents open discussion of these difficulties.<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fQ: What did you learn from the process of writing for\u202f<\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Conversation<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and why do you think it\u2019s important for scholars to share their expertise with a broader public?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve long admired public intellectuals like Howard Zinn and Noam Chomsky for bringing important ideas beyond academic circles. Translating research into actionable insights serves the broader public, so when societal events align with my expertise, I feel obligated to contribute.<\/p>\n<p>The learning curve was real\u2014my first pitch was rejected because I approached it as commentary rather than research-based insight. The Conversation wants &#8220;My research shows&#8230;&#8221; not opinion pieces. It&#8217;s also a completely different writing style from academic work. But by my fourth pitch and third published article, the process became much more intuitive.<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: Have your articles led to broader visibility, connections, or conversations outside of UND?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Absolutely! The reach has been remarkable. I&#8217;ve appeared on radio shows from KCBS in San Francisco to Prairie Public Radio, and spent 45 minutes as a guest on a women&#8217;s health podcast. The articles have been republished globally across various platforms. A Brazilian journalist contacted me after reading my work, and CNN picked up my second article, which Dr. Sanjay Gupta featured in his newsletter. Perhaps most rewarding were the texts and LinkedIn messages from friends who heard me on NPR&#8217;s All Things Considered and Morning Edition, during their commutes. I think I even managed to impress my wife!<\/p>\n<h2>Making Nutrition Science Accessible<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2123\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2123\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2123 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/07\/johnson-nathaniel_photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Nathaniel Johnson\" width=\"344\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/07\/johnson-nathaniel_photo-1.jpg 344w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/07\/johnson-nathaniel_photo-1-250x300.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2123\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Nathaniel Johnson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/campus.und.edu\/directory\/nathaniel.johnson.4\">Dr. Nathaniel Johnson<\/a> is an Assistant Professor of Nutrition &amp; Dietetics<span class=\"TextRun SCXW263721869 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263721869 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW263721869 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW16548100 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16548100 BCX0\">Articles published for <em>The Conversation<\/em>: <a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW58702778 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/what-you-eat-could-alter-your-unborn-children-and-grandchildrens-genes-and-health-outcomes-221091\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW58702778 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58702778 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">What you eat could alter your unborn children and grandchildren\u2019s genes and health outcomes<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58702778 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58702778 BCX0\">, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW58702778 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/worried-about-the-health-effects-of-the-sugar-in-your-breakfast-cereal-little-has-changed-since-the-days-of-unfrosted-the-pop-tarts-movie-233633\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW58702778 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58702778 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Worried about the health effects of the sugar in your breakfast cereal? Little has changed since the days of \u2018Unfrosted,\u2019 the Pop-Tarts movie<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58702778 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58702778 BCX0\">, and <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW58702778 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/diet-related-diseases-are-the-no-1-cause-of-death-in-the-us-yet-many-doctors-receive-little-to-no-nutrition-education-in-med-school-236217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW58702778 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58702778 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Diet-related diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the US \u2013 yet many doctors receive little to no nutrition education in med school<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: What motivated you to write for <\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Conversation<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>I have two reasons for writing in\u202fThe Conversation. First, it is an excellent way to share science with the world. Science by nature is information and information needs to be shared for it to have any impact. Secondly, and related to the first point, writing for more general audiences is fun, and gives me a chance to talk about things such as the world\u2019s first edible mascot, a giant PopTart.<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: Briefly, can you explain what the process was of working with The Conversation is like\u2014from pitching your idea to seeing your article published?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Having an idea of what to write about is actually the trickiest part. From there things are fairly straightforward. First, authors need to submit a short written pitch about their idea and why it is important. If the editorial staff likes the pitch, they will set up a pitch meeting over the phone. From there, it is a series of drafts coupled with rounds of edits until the work is completed. The writing process is streamlined and easy, whereas coming up with unique research ideas to showcase is challenging.<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: Why is it important for experts to engage with the public through platforms like this?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>This goes back to why I choose to write for\u202fThe\u202fConversation. In order for science to truly have an impact it needs to be shared.\u202fThe\u202fConversation\u202fis a great avenue for sharing as articles can be reshared by other publications. My articles have been posted in\u202fScience\u202fAlert, translated into Portuguese, and offered in local newspapers across the world.<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: Have you seen any national impact or engagement as a result of your pieces?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The impact has not just been national, but international. I have been featured on several radio shows and podcasts including Sirius XM\u2019s Doctor Radio, The San Francisco Experience, and KCBS San Francisco. I also had one of articles translated into Portuguese and published in the Brazilian newspaper,\u202fNexo. In fact, of my over 130,000 readers more than 50,000 are from outside the United States.<\/p>\n<h2>Challenging Norms, Protecting Children<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2124\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2124\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2124\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/07\/erickson-christina_photo.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Christina Erickson\" width=\"344\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/07\/erickson-christina_photo.jpg 344w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/07\/erickson-christina_photo-251x300.jpg 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2124\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Christina Erickson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/campus.und.edu\/directory\/christina.l.erickson\">Dr. Christina Erickson<\/a> is <span class=\"TextRun SCXW54972722 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54972722 BCX0\">Associate Dean and Professor, College of Nursing &amp; Professional Disciplines<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW54972722 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW16548100 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16548100 BCX0\">Article published for <em>The Conversation<\/em>: <a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW249797032 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/as-views-on-spanking-shift-worldwide-most-us-adults-support-it-and-19-states-allow-physical-punishment-in-schools-240186\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW249797032 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249797032 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">As views on spanking shift worldwide, most US adults support it, and 19 states allow physical punishment in schools<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW249797032 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: What motivated you to write for\u202f<\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Conversation<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It was important to me to get an article in The Conversation because it has such a far reach to audiences.\u202f It is quite hard as an academic and a researcher to find opportunities to share your knowledge and expertise with regular communities.\u202f\u202fThe Conversation reaches beyond our typical academic publishing spaces to provide information to communities we want to reach but struggle to get access to.\u202f I am so appreciative of what The Conversation does to link communities and knowledge building that I am very honored to publish with them.<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: How did writing for a national outlet differ from your usual academic or professional work?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It is so much harder than it looks!\u202f It took months for me to move my topic from the first draft to ready to print.\u202f \u202fMy topic, spanking, has a lot of different angles to take, including school paddling, so just starting out we had to make some decisions. \u202fThe topic can also be quite controversial too. I understand that.\u202f\u202fMany loving parents will fight hard to assure they can continue to hit their kids, and don&#8217;t want to openly consider the long and robust data we have on the poor outcomes of spanking.\u202f This makes the writing hard too &#8211; as The Conversation carefully links all data and outcomes to the original research that supported that knowledge.\u202f So, the author not only writes the article, but assures that their claims are based in fact by connecting the claim to the research that supports it.\u202f These extra efforts are worth it though as it builds trust between the publisher and the readership, and assures we are not participating in misinformation.<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: Why is it important for researchers and faculty to translate their expertise for the public?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>One of the most important reasons is that as researchers we love what we study, and we almost always study it because we know it can help people.\u202f Getting that information out to people is challenging.\u202f As a PhD student, I was taught to write using a specific framework (problem statement, literature review, question, methodology, results, implications.) I was encouraged to share what I learned in my research with other researchers so they can build on that knowledge. Translating those findings to everyday audiences is a welcome change and a wonderful opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>I wrote\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/book\/44041\">my book on spanking<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/book\/44041\">\u202f<\/a>as a way to offer my research to any reader. Through a longer book I can delineate specific beliefs and patterns in hitting children and interrogate our understanding of spanking.\u202f \u202fThat kind of writing is really challenging.\u202f I hired a writing coach to help me write in ways that are more engaging to general audiences.\u202f That&#8217;s how hard it is to shake that PhD framework!\u202f The Conversation helped me do that too. Their editors are wonderful at bridging the chasm between research language and writing that appeals to many groups of people.<\/p>\n<p><b>Q: What kind of reach or response has your article received since publication?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>I love that the article has been shared on social media by UND, I really appreciate that. In addition, I got emails from folks who have felt quite lonely in their efforts to end school paddling, or people who have grave concerns about the impact of child abuse.\u202f People have sent me stories about how the spankings in their family became brutal and abusive.\u202f That&#8217;s the beauty of The Conversation; it opens up avenues for real conversations that shape individuals and all of society.\u202f The Conversation is such a valuable publication &#8211; it does exactly what it sets out to do.<\/p>\n<h2>Why It Matters<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When UND faculty publish on national platforms like <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Conversation<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, they elevate public understanding and demonstrate the real-world impact of the teaching, research, and service happening every day here at UND.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Want to see more?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/institutions\/university-of-north-dakota-1722\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Explore all UND contributions to <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Conversation.<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the University of North Dakota College of Nursing &amp; Professional Disciplines (CNPD), faculty members don\u2019t just teach, they lead, inform, and engage with the world beyond campus. 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