Press Releases

University of North Dakota’s official press release archive.

Joint University-UND affiliated foundations’ statement on alumnus Peter Nygard

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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 […]

ICARUS device enhances helicopter training at UND

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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 […]

UND Flying Team wins regional title

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Nine events, nine wins, nine team members being named regional champions: That was the UND Flying Team’s performance at the NIFA Region 6 meet UND’s Flying Team won the National Intercollegiate Flying Association Region 6 Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference championship recently, scoring a total of 852 points (second place had 491).  The UND team […]

Keith Olson earns Certified Business Exit Consultant designation

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WILLISTON, N.D. – The North Dakota Small Business Development Centers along with Williston State College is pleased to announce that Keith Olson recently earned the Certified Business Exit Consultant® designation (CBEC) from the International Exit Planning Association (IEPA).  The designation is a significant achievement and further establishes Keith as one of the elite exit planners […]