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Shawna Schill, university photographer for UND Marketing & Communications, placed highly in two categories of the University Photographers’ Association of America monthly photo competition.

Three advisors from the North Dakota Small Business Development Centers have completed national certification in artificial intelligence through America’s SBDC’s AI University, a program funded by Google.org. The certification equips SBDC advisors with practical AI knowledge and tools to help small business owners improve efficiency, streamline operations and explore new opportunities through emerging technology. Paul […]

Documentary film sheds light on the history of UND’s transformation into a global aerospace powerhouse.

Renuka de Silva and Elizabeth Suazo-Flores, assistant professors of Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice, have secured a highly competitive grant from the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education.

Daniel Kwasi Adjekum, associate professor of Aviation, was recently honored with the 2025 Frank D. Sorenson Award for Excellence in Aviation.

The North Dakota Small Business Development Centers (ND SBDC) has been reaccredited for another five years, earning this distinction with no conditions and a commendation, a rare achievement among SBDC programs nationwide. “This reaccreditation reflects the incredible work of our advisors and staff across North Dakota,” said Tiffany Ford, state director of the ND SBDC. […]

UND’s Senior Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Cassie Gerhardt, has been named a ‘Pillar of the Profession’ by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Foundation.

Ashley Louw, business advisor for the North Dakota Small Business Development Centers in Devils Lake, has been awarded the 2025 State Star, the highest recognition for individual achievement within the program’s national network, America’s SBDC. Each year, the America’s SBDC State Star is presented to individuals who demonstrate exemplary performance, make significant contributions to their […]

‘What a Year’ will be showcased at the 2025 University & College Designers Association Design Awards Show this fall.

The University of North Dakota found itself in good company recently, in a sense — for being a good company! More accurate, though, UND employees are part of a good company, according to results from Prairie Business Magazine’s annual survey of the “50 Best Places to Work.” UND and the 49 other best places to work, in […]

The University of North Dakota has officially been designated an Approved Blue Zones Project Worksite, highlighting its dedication to fostering well-being among its faculty, staff and the broader community. This achievement is a natural extension of UND’s existing commitment to wellness, as demonstrated by its Work Well program. This program already offers a variety of […]

Pempho Chinkondenji, assistant professor of Educational Foundations & Research, was one of 25 scholars selected for prestigious research fellowship.

This summer, Ali Alshami, associate professor of Chemical Engineering at UND, completed his Fulbright scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year in collaboration with Qatar University’s College of Engineering in Doha.

UND Aviation senior Noumousso Diane has been awarded the 2025 Western Union Global Scholarship for international students. Established in 2017, the scholarship supports students from low-income countries pursuing higher education. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, financial need and personal aspirations. Noumousso is a senior pursuing a degree in Commercial Aviation. When she completes […]

University Photographer Shawna Schill earned second place in Science and Research category of annual University Photographers’ Association of America competition.