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Monthlong residential summer program draws high-achieving students from across North Dakota<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The 2025 cohort of North Dakota Governor School, and UND faculty members pose on the steps of the North Dakota Capitol Building. Katie Meyer\/UND.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Editor\u2019s note:\u00a0<\/strong>In the\u00a0UND LEADS Strategic Plan<\/a><\/strong>, the\u00a0Service<\/strong><\/a> core value calls on the University to \u201ccreate \u2018front doors\u2019 to UND, helping streamline ways for people and partners to engage and collaborate.\u201d This story reports on the North Dakota Governor School, a project that invites high school students to explore their preferred disciplines and career opportunities while working closely with faculty, UND students and peers. <\/em>This story first was published by UND Today on July 1.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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For many students, summer is a leisurely time spent away from the classroom.<\/p>\n

But for 37 of North Dakota\u2019s highest achieving high schoolers, Summer 2025 meant hitting the books.<\/p>\n

In June, UND hosted the annual North Dakota Governor School<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 an intensive, four week-long residential summer school program, designed to introduce rising juniors and seniors to college coursework and provide exposure to a variety of careers.<\/p>\n

Admission to the program is highly competitive, requiring students to complete a holistic application, including submitting transcripts, personal statements and teacher references.<\/p>\n

Tuition and on-campus accommodation are funded through a grant provided by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction<\/strong><\/a>, with UND and North Dakota State University alternating years as hosts. Prior to their arrival, students are asked to select their preferred area of study from among core disciplines: education, energy, law & legal studies, health studies and mental health.<\/p>\n

UND faculty members serve as course instructors, totaling six hours of classroom instruction per day. Students supplement their coursework with career-related field trips and extracurricular activities.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the group traveled to Bismarck for a luncheon with Gov. Kelly Armstrong and a tour of the State Capitol Building.<\/p>\n

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Attendees of the 2025 North Dakota Governor School, and UND faculty attend a luncheon with North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong in Bismarck. Contributed\/Office of the Governor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the penultimate day of Governor School, students gave group presentations on the coursework and research they conducted during their stay. Topics included arson prevention and treatment, emergency preparedness during winter and the implications of power grid failures.<\/p>\n

Karyn Plumm<\/strong><\/a>, vice provost for undergraduate studies and Student Success<\/strong><\/a>, attested to the scholastic aptitude of this year\u2019s cohort, stating that their average grade point average was 3.8 on a four-point scale. She said that the ideal candidate for Governor School is one who shows enthusiasm for one of the core discipline areas in their personal statement.<\/p>\n

“We wanted them to get something out of this,” Plumm said.<\/p>\n

For Autumn Oler, a rising junior from Elgin, N.D., Governor School was an opportunity to explore a career path she is passionate about.<\/p>\n

\u201cI got an email from my counselor, and he encouraged me to try it out,\u201d she said. \u201cAfter this experience, I definitely want to pursue a career in mental health in the future and attend Governor School next year.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe memories and friendships I made here will last a lifetime,\u201d Oler added. \u201cWhat you gain here is something that no one can take away from you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Addison Grayson, a rising senior from Dickinson, N.D., who also attended last year\u2019s governor\u2019s school, said the program\u2019s career exposure component \u2013 which included a tour of the new Altru hospital \u2013 was invaluable.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing able to learn about and explore different career opportunities is such a valuable experience that most high schoolers don\u2019t get,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Chelsea Mellenthin<\/strong><\/a>, director for career engagement at UND and coordinator of Governor School, imparted both praise and encouragement upon students at the program\u2019s closing ceremony.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s been most inspiring is watching these young minds grow not only academically, but also personally,\u201d she said. \u201cThis cohort represents more than academic potential. They are compassionate leaders and innovative thinkers, ready to make a lasting impact on their communities, state and world.<\/p>\n

\u201cContinue striving for excellence, pursue your goals and make a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n

>>\u00a0<\/strong>Questions or comments\u00a0<\/strong>about the\u00a0UND LEADS Strategic Plan<\/a>?<\/strong>\u00a0Your thoughts are welcome! Please contact\u00a0Ryan Zerr<\/a><\/strong>, associate vice president for Strategy & Implementation, or\u00a0Anna Marie Kinney<\/strong><\/a>, coordinator of the University Writing Program, the co-chairs of the UND LEADS Implementation Committee. You also may offer your thoughts by visiting the\u00a0UND LEADS Strategic Plan home page<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and clicking on the \u201cProvide your feedback\u201d link.<\/em><\/p>\n

Thank you for your support of the UND LEADS Strategic Plan!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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