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Connor Murphy

UND-based Financial Interdependence Project hosting colloquium Sept. 22-24

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GRAND FORKS, N.D.— The Financial Interdependence Project, located at the University of North Dakota and supported by the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines, is hosting a colloquium at UND’s Memorial Union. The event brings together an interdisciplinary group of scholars, practitioners and funders from across the nation to UND to discuss fostering financial capability […]

Summer commencement ceremony set for Friday, Aug. 4

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More than 500 students are eligible to receive degrees at the University of North Dakota’s summer commencement ceremony at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, at the Chester Fritz Auditorium. As many as 242 undergraduates and 275 master’s students and Ph.D. candidates are expected to graduate. UND President Andrew Armacost will preside over the ceremony, and Susan […]

Cindy Juntunen, dean of College of Education & Human Development, accepts position at California State University, Monterey Bay

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Cindy Juntunen, dean of the College of Education & Human Development at the University of North Dakota, has accepted the position of associate provost/dean of Graduate Studies and Research at California State University, Monterey Bay. Juntunen will begin her new position on Sept. 5. “I have spent 29 very happy years at UND and have […]

Chris Erwin receives Certified Business Advisor certification

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  GRAND FORKS – North Dakota Small Business Development Centers is pleased to announce that Chris Erwin, a business advisor at the Fargo/Southeast Center, has earned the Certified Business Advisor designation from Kent State University. The CBA® is a nationally recognized credential that demonstrates a high level of proficiency in small business advising. The program […]

More than 1,700 to graduate, UND benefactor Werner Nistler to be given honorary degree at UND commencement

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The University of North Dakota will honor entrepreneur and UND benefactor Werner Nistler and recognize the University’s two newest Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors at the UND commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 13. North Dakota Poet Laureate Denise Lajimodiere will give the main address for both the graduate degree ceremony at 9 a.m. and the undergraduate […]

Keith Malaterre named director for UND’s Indigenous Student Center

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Keith Malaterre has been named director for UND’s Indigenous Student Center – the first to hold to position since 2017. Malaterre, who most recently served as American Indian success specialist with UND Student Diversity & Inclusion, has held multiple positions over his 20-year career at UND, including 14 years under what was formerly known as […]

Collaboration with GE Digital opens doors for UND Aerospace students

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Picture this entry on the resume of a newly graduated aviation data analyst: “Led a team that used data and advanced analytics – in partnership with airline engineers – to predict required maintenance, evaluate safety risks, and improve sustainable practices in commercial airline operations.” That’s the kind of experience Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences students […]