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Turning a negative situation into a beautiful, positive piece of art Cancer is among the leading cause of death worldwide, killing about 9.6 million people in 2018. One of those people who passed away was Geri Rei (Fischer) Brien, a 2011 UND graduate. Geri was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 2014. Her husband, […]

UND Alumni Association & Foundation shares record-breaking success and future vision at annual address

Chamber members hear about UND construction plans

President Wynne talks with radio host Scott Hennen on AM 1100 The Flag

Fundraising record set in FY 2019 thanks to exceptional generosity of alumni, friends of UND

Groundbreaking ceremony marks fraternity’s comeback on original site, where it was third Greek house on campus

UND alumna creates movement to help young girls love themselves for who they are As the mother of young daughters, Missy (Berg) Heilman, ’01, began to notice the social pressures her girls would have growing up.  The year was 2013 and it was the dawn of social media. Her girls, only in early elementary school […]

After witnessing opioid overdoses first hand, recent UND alum now manages Grand Forks’ response to the national crisis Over the last three years, 10 people have died in Grand Forks County from opioid overdose. While a devastating statistic, experts say this is just the tip of the iceberg. Opioid use in the county has contributed […]

A mission to raise awareness of young-onset colorectal cancer Before Pat Monson’s daughter, Rachel Ellingson, ’05, ’09, passed away at the age of 36, she gave her mom a mission. “I know the mission she’s given me is to raise awareness and prevent this from happening to others,” said Pat, ’72, ’79. Rachel was just […]

After losing his dad, UND civil engineering alum devotes himself to carpentry, a trade his father taught him The smell of freshly-cut wood immediately brings Jacob Barney back to his childhood, working alongside his father in his carpentry shop. Jacob’s dad’s business was called Prairie Builders, a small construction company, based out of Michigan, N.D.  […]

UND communications alum gets front-row view of the St. Louis Blues’ historic progression to Stanley Cup

Honoring mom’s legacy With Mother’s Day this past Sunday, chances are you did something special for your mom. Perhaps you bought her flowers or sent her a card to tell her how much she means to you. For Corinne Busek and many others, Mother’s Day brings mixed emotions. In May 2010, Corinne’s mother, Phyllis Schaefer, […]

Life dedicated to research helps UND alumna Kathryn Uhrich, now a dean at UC-Riverside, satisfy her curious nature

Alumni Association & Foundation amasses nearly $30,000 in student scholarship gifts on Giving Hearts Day

John and Ruth Carter’s generous donation will support faculty and students