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Blue Zones Project brings the world's healthiest lifestyles to North Dakota.

2023 Federal Duck Stamp Contest winner and UND alum Chuck Black, '10, practices conservation storytelling through his art.

Kairos Alive! founder Maria Genné, ’73, ’74, shares the healing powers of creative arts.

Hilyard James Duty was posthumously awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree, making him UND’s first student and graduate of Color.

By chance, UND alumna Ana Cantell discovers a business opportunity to launch a home watch business.

On a quest to provide innovative quality care for seniors, Phil Gisi, ’82, connects CarePredict to UND.

The Norman & Ann Hoffman Family Foundation makes a large STEM gift that honors years of passionate UND support from Norman Hoffman, ’59.

UND Softball student-athlete serves as a Campus Captain to spread mental health awareness among her peers.

Lori (Barsness) Maurer’s roots run deep at the University of North Dakota. Ten years ago, she created a scholarship to benefit UND student-athletes and recently renewed her gift as the account grew.

Dan and Jolene Mikkelson of Grand Forks have made a $5 million gift to fund scholarships at their alma mater, the University of North Dakota. The gift will fund student scholarships.

Esports is one the fastest-growing industries in the world, and UND is playing a clutch role in North Dakota, launching the state’s first esports undergraduate degree in the fall of 2022.

Dr. Robert A. Kyle, ’48, made his first gift to the University of North Dakota in April 1962 and 62 years later he remains one of the longest living benefactors in the University's history.