Alumni in Action Archive

Tasha Cahill, '23, takes a fun approach to food education

Lebanese student at the University of North Dakota Raneem Kobeissy discovers UND alum Sylvia Boutrous Trent, ’55, inspiring the "Empowered by Our Past" event and celebrating UND’s diverse history and cultural legacy.

Davide Callegari has carved out a finance career for himself for several luxury brands, but his work in the automobile industry led him to Porsche Middle East/Africa.

Former classmates secure tenure-track positions at universities across the country.

North Dakotan’s love of the prairie translates into acclaimed literary career. 

Marketing professional makes her mark at Accenture and beyond

Danny Moffitt, ’11, Follows a Musical Path

UND Director of Emergency Medicine Jon Solberg, ’06, a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians and Academy of Wilderness Medicine, captures students’ attention with storytelling.

A daily newspaper sparked a lifelong love for Sandra (Hvidsten), '86 and Chuck Schultz, '83, '86.

Sorority sister ditches blind date, and in the process finds true love.

Micah Grafenstein-Kinzel, ’95, runs a marathon in every state.

Special agent Nick Althoff, ’13, guards Team USA at the Paris Olympics.

Journey Home Animal Rescue saves North Dakota strays.

UND grads, Howard Bailey, ’81, ’83, ’85, & Erik Iverson, ’94, accelerate cancer research and treatment. 

Safari Berry and Shelamar Henderson created Ernie’s Place to provide transitional housing for young adults exiting the foster care system. 

Raptor enthusiast and conservationist leads Minot Air Force Base to environmental award.

Beginner Norwegian leads to life abroad for Susan Klein-Holman, '98, and Carl Iver Holman, '98.

2011 graduates find success in family and career.

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

Blue Zones Project Grand Forks, led by a team of UND alumnae, brings the world's healthiest lifestyles to North Dakota.

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

Riese Gaber, beloved UND hockey captain, reflects on his last four years playing for a team he loves in a town he loves.

Birmingham Alabama's first poet laureate Salaam Green, ’13, offers poetry & peace on first UND visit.

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

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

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

Emily O'Brien is one of this year's recipients of the Young Alumni Achievement Award from the UND Alumni Association & Foundation.

Dave Miedema, ’76, is one of the most prolific fundraisers in the history of the University of North Dakota Foundation and yet he sees his legacy as helping others establish theirs.

Crooked path leads Cathy (Wilson) Rydell, ’88, to a 21-year career with the American Academy of Neurology. Now, she is being honored with the Sioux Award for Distinguished Achievement & Leadership.

From pumping gas in western North Dakota to building a major global biotech conglomerate, engineer-turned-CEO Chuck Kummeth attributes leadership preparation to his UND experience.

Mike Jacobs, ’70, and Suezette Bieri, ’69, ’71, ’89, to be honored with the Sioux Award for Distinguished Achievement & Leadership.

Dr. Tiffany (Stratton) Hamilton, ’06, is one of this year's Young Alumni Award winners at the University of North Dakota Alumni Association & Foundation

Dr. Monica Mayer, '95, physician and tribal councilperson for Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, will be honored with the 2024 Sioux Award for Distinguished Achievement & Leadership.

Young Alumni Achievement Award Winner Erica (Wondrasek) Thunder, ’11,’14, has been a voice for Indigenous rights throughout her law career.

UND engineering grad trades her business wardrobe for boxing gloves to run an up-and-coming gym.

Kaleb Dschaak, ’20, turned his love of gaming into work, launching Fenworks, a company that offers after-school esports and drone programs to K-12 students.

A determined group of community-minded students start UND Powerlifting Club.

Mia Treuer, '17, '21, worked overtime to achieve her goal of representing professional teams and athletes.

In the competitive world of professional sports, UND grads Alex Dorner, ’14, and James Vigil, ’23, document the plays that make the highlights.

South Dakota's Poet Laureate Bruce Roseland, '74, '80, a rancher by day, encourages everybody to write poetry.

Education is the real win for former UND basketball star's college journey.

A Las Vegas Raiders design professional is a UND alumna who's helped shape the Allegiant Stadium experience.

Chester Frtiz's name is everywhere on campus, but few know his story. Read about his legacy.

Then and now, under foot or in my mind, always a special place.

Michele Johnson, ’88, ’91, a respected lobbyist, leans on legal education in D.C.

Physicist was one of few female scientists to work on the Manhattan Project, the focus of the summer blockbuster film, ‘Oppenheimer.’

Tested UND grad fights for Armenian refugees.

UND School of Law grad doesn't let Alaskan travel challenges stop justice.

UND grad chosen as Amazon ‘Ambassador,' challenged to increase access to technology.

Three 2023 Bush Fellows with UND connections will receive grants to develop their leadership skills.