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More than 430 UND students took part in the 2011 Summer Commencement ceremony Friday, Aug. 5, in the Chester Fritz Auditorium. It was the fourth summer commencement that UND President Robert O. Kelley’s has presided over. UND faculty member and Associate Professor of English Rebecca Weaver-Hightower delivered the main address to students. UND annually graduates […]

The dedication ceremony, ribbon-cutting and self-guided tours of the new L-3/UND UAS Training Center (Building 607, Grand Forks Air Force Base) will begin at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10. UND and L-3 Link Simulation and Training (L-3), North Dakota Governor’s Office, the State’s Congressional delegation, Base Realignment Impact Committee members, Grand Forks Air Force Base leaders, local […]

UND Associate Professor of English Rebecca Weaver-Hightower will give the main address at UND’s Summer Commencement at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, in the Chester Fritz Auditorium. About 435 students are eligible to graduate when UND President Robert O. Kelley presides over his fourth summer commencement ceremony. UND annually graduates more than 2,700 students in ceremonies in […]

UND has announced the realignment of several units, effective Aug. 1. The reorganization results from an ongoing assessment by President Robert Kelley and the vice presidents about how to position the University to increase its ability to serve students and to support the work of faculty and staff. Under the realignment, the units under the Chief […]

The College of Nursing has received a full (maximum) 10-year accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public’s health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate and […]

Two UND scientists are among a select group of researchers nationwide to receive recently announced National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) research grants. Both of the proposals from UND–one including a collaborative project with North Dakota State University–were named among the top seven of the 27 awards announced by NASA and were selected for three year […]

Dr. Joseph Benoit will be completing ten years of service as Dean of the UND Graduate School at the end of this month. While Dr. Benoit served as Dean, the number and quality of graduate programs increased, as did graduate enrollment. His acceptance of the presidency of Mount Marty College is an exciting opportunity for […]

UND has two new deans now that national searches are completed, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Paul LeBel announced Tuesday, June 14. Kathryn R.L. Rand starts July 1 as Dean of the School of Law and Denise Korniewicz starts Aug. 1 as Dean of the College of Nursing. Rand becomes the 16th Dean to […]

UND recently obtained its first license from the Department of State under the International Trade in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The license will allow for training foreign military pilots to fly unmanned aerial system s (UAS). The university has been a leader in UAS training, offering the only bachelors’ degree in the nation in Unmanned Aerial Systems. […]

Minot and Bismarck are experiencing flood emergencies that are projected to extend indefinitely. Substantial parts of Minot will be subject to a mandatory evacuation order, and Minot State University is closing at the end of today. If we are offering online or distance courses to students who are affected by the flooding in these two […]

As part of the UND Core-Technology initiative, we are pleased to announce the first release of the official UND Mobile Application available to download from the Apple App Store. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/und/id437918531?mt=8#. You may also find the UND mobile app by searching for “UND” in the Apple App Store. As the official UND mobile app, all applications […]

The University of North Dakota Division of Student Affairs is undergoing some structural changes designed to enhance UND’s focus on recruitment and retention, UND Vice President for Student Affairs Lori Reesor announced today. The changes, which include seeking new leadership and a greater emphasis on recruitment and retention, are “to provide increased coordination and collaboration […]

The 2011 Independent Publisher Book Awards, often referred to as IPPY Awards, selected “Storytelling Time: Native North American Art from the Collections at the University of North Dakota” as one of 13 Outstanding Books of the Year. A gold medal will be awarded at a gala celebration on the May 23 in New York City. […]

Dear Campus Community: A few weeks ago, I held a campus wide meeting to unveil “Exceptional UND,” a blueprint of how we will continue to transform the University, to take it from the great institution that it is and make it the exceptional institution it is poised to be. As I have talked with leadership, […]

The University Council will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, in the Memorial Union North Ballroom. The agenda follows: University Senate 2010-11 Report; Kathy Smart, University Senate chair Budget update; Alice Brekke Matters arising The University Council consists of the following who are employed primarily on the Grand Forks campus: The President, the Vice […]