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UND professor, science-education students spark wonder in minds of Grand Forks middle schoolers

Fifth Annual National Scholarship Ceremony honors UND’s high academic achievers Some 23 UND students – a record number for this event – were honored recently at the University’s Fifth Annual National Scholarship Ceremony, an occasion for celebrating students who’ve won or come close to winning prestigious national awards.  “This is one of my favorite events of […]

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Native Elders living in urban locations have needs that are not being met. This finding is significant because over 70% of Elders live in urban areas, not on reservations. The first ever Native Urban Elder Needs Assessment Survey (NUENAS 1.0) was administered nationally, through the National Resource Center on Native American […]

Committee will hear from several industry members on workforce needs, including how to advance inclusion of autonomous systems. Members of UND’s Research Institute for Autonomous Systems, College of Engineering & Mines to speak.

Currently a teaching associate professor with the UND Honors Program, Kirby has taught a wide range of multidisciplinary Honors courses since 2012 Merie Kirby has been appointed to the position of director of the Honors Program at UND. The appointment was made by Karyn Plumm, UND’s vice provost of undergraduate studies and student success. Kirby […]

In response to a Canadian jury finding 1964 UND graduate Peter Nygard guilty on multiple counts of sexual assault, two UND-affiliated foundations have taken steps to cut remaining ties to Nygard and his company’s philanthropic activities. The Center for Innovation Foundation board has voted to remove the 2004 Entrepreneur Hall of Fame recognition given to […]

Snyder, selected by President Armacost following a national search, will start at UND on Jan. 15

Simulating a mission on Mars, the crew researched health, communication and other factors astronauts likely will encounter

By simulating clouds or fog while flying, the device – a lightweight visor that changes opacity – helps pilots practice the critical transition to instrument flight Suppose you’re driving at freeway speeds, and suddenly find your view of the road blocked by fog. Suppose you’re piloting an aircraft when that happens. Suppose you’re piloting an […]