Press Releases

University of North Dakota’s official press release archive.

Once in 50,000 years

Categories: Uncategorized

The Green Comet approaches, and a UND astronomer explains how to see this breathtaking but exceptionally rare phenomenon Despite the frigid temperatures forecast for the nights of Wednesday, Feb. 1, and Thursday Feb. 2, stargazers might want to bundle up. That’s because on those days, comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will make its closest pass to […]

UND closing tonight at 10 p.m., and reopening two hours late, at 10 a.m., Friday

Categories: Uncategorized

The University of North Dakota will close tonight at 10 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 26, due to deteriorating winter weather conditions, including extreme cold temperatures, that could make travel in the region hazardous. This closure includes the Wellness Center and Memorial Union. The University plans to reopen for normal operations two hours late, at 10 a.m., […]

UND celebrates launch of new strategic plan

Categories: Uncategorized

‘UND LEADS’ calls for campuswide commitment to Learning, Equity, Affinity, Discovery and Service After an 11-month process involving dozens of focus groups, hundreds of completed surveys and thousands of comments and suggestions, UND launched its new UND LEADS strategic plan on Friday, setting the stage for a future devoted to the goals described by the […]

UND’s David Flynn to speak at 2023 Regional Economic Conditions Conference on Friday, Jan. 13

Categories: Uncategorized

David Flynn, professor of economics and finance, will represent North Dakota during the sixth annual Regional Economic Conditions Conference on Friday, Jan. 13. The half-day, virtual conference, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, features presentations and panel discussions with representatives from states in the Ninth Federal Reserve District. For Flynn, this will be […]

Rebecca Bichel named Dean of Libraries and Information Resources at UND

Categories: Uncategorized

Currently the Dean of Libraries at the University of Texas at Arlington, Bichel has extensive experience as an academic leader and librarian After a nationwide search, Rebecca Bichel has been appointed to the position of Dean of Libraries and Information Resources at the University of North Dakota. The appointment was made by Eric Link, UND’s […]

UND to reopen at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 16; weather monitoring continues

Categories: Uncategorized

The University of North Dakota Main Campus in Grand Forks plans to reopen for normal operations two hours late, at 10 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 16, to allow campus and city crews time to prepare area roadways after several days of severe winter weather. A UND weather team will reconvene at 7 a.m., Friday morning […]

UND to remain closed Thursday, Dec. 15 due to hazardous weather; graduate commencement postponed to Friday

Categories: Uncategorized

The University of North Dakota Main Campus will remain closed all day on Thursday, Dec. 15, due to continued hazardous winter weather conditions, making travel in the region dangerous. The University expects to make an announcement on a reopening time on Thursday evening. This closure includes the Wellness Center and Memorial Union. Essential personnel should […]

UND to remain closed all day, Wednesday, Dec. 14, due to continued hazardous winter weather conditions

Categories: Uncategorized

The University of North Dakota Main Campus will remain closed all day today, Wednesday, Dec. 14, due to continued deteriorating weather conditions making travel in the region hazardous. No travel advisories remain in place for most regional roadways. Essential personnel should report to work, as scheduled. This closure includes the Wellness Center and Memorial Union. […]