Alumni in Action Archive
Inspired by Nature's Palette
2023 Federal Duck Stamp Contest winner and UND alum Chuck Black, '10, practices conservation storytelling through his art.
8/15/2024
1:08PM
Transforming Senior Care
On a quest to provide innovative quality care for seniors, Phil Gisi, โ82, connects CarePredict to UND.
8/14/2024
11:49AM
Grand Forks, I Love You
Riese Gaber, beloved UND hockey captain, reflects on his last four years playing for a team he loves in a town he loves.
8/14/2024
11:44AM
Unlocking Longevity
Blue Zones Project brings the world's healthiest lifestyles to North Dakota.
8/14/2024
11:38AM
What is your Oak Tree?
Birmingham Alabama's first poet laureate Salaam Green, โ13, offers poetry & peace on first UND visit.
8/9/2024
10:43AM
A Long Overdue Degree
Hilyard James Duty was posthumously awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree, making him UNDโs first student and graduate of Color.
8/9/2024
10:22AM
Music, Dance, and Storytellling
Kairos Alive! founder Maria Gennรฉ, โ73, โ74, shares the healing powers of creative arts.
8/9/2024
9:55AM
Home, Safe Home
By chance, UND alumna Ana Cantell discovers a business opportunity to launch her home watch business.
8/5/2024
3:32PM
2024 Alumni Honors: Emily O'Brien
Emily O'Brien is one of this year's recipients of the Young Alumni Achievement Award from the UND Alumni Association & Foundation.
7/17/2024
8:24AM
2024 Alumni Honors: Dave Miedema
Dave Miedema, โ76, 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.
7/17/2024
8:13AM
Cathy Rydell
Crooked path leads Cathy (Wilson) Rydell, โ88, to a 21-year career with the American Academy of Neurology. Now, she is being honored with the Sioux Award for Distinguished Achievement & Leadership.
7/16/2024
10:55AM
2024 Alumni Honors: Chuck Kummeth
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.
7/15/2024
1:32PM
2024 Alumni Honors: Mike Jacobs & Suezette Bieri
Mike Jacobs, โ70, and Suezette Bieri, โ69, โ71, โ89, to be honored with the Sioux Award for Distinguished Achievement & Leadership.
7/15/2024
11:58AM
Dr. Tiffany (Stratton) Hamilton, โ06
Dr. Tiffany (Stratton) Hamilton, โ06, is one of this year's Young Alumni Award winners at the University of North Dakota Alumni Association & Foundation
7/15/2024
11:55AM
2024 Alumni Honors: Dr. Monica Mayer
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.
7/15/2024
11:55AM
2024 Alumni Honors: Erica (Wondrasek) Thunder, โ11, โ14
Young Alumni Achievement Award Winner Erica (Wondrasek) Thunder, โ11,โ14, has been a voice for Indigenous rights throughout her law career.
7/11/2024
1:00AM
A Slam Dunk
Education is the real win for former UND basketball star's college journey.
5/21/2024
1:00AM
On the Page and in the Field
South Dakota's Poet Laureate Bruce Roseland, '74, '80, a rancher by day, encourages everybody to write poetry.
5/21/2024
1:00AM
Capturing the Moment
In the competitive world of professional sports, UND grads Alex Dorner, โ14, and James Vigil, โ23, document the plays that make the highlights.
5/21/2024
1:00AM
A Sports Attorney's Game Plan
Mia Treuer, '17, '21, worked overtime to achieve her goal of representing professional teams and athletes.
5/21/2024
1:00AM
A Platform to Build Strength + Community
A determined group of community-minded students start UND Powerlifting Club.
5/21/2024
1:00AM
Fenworks
Kaleb Dschaak, โ20, turned his love of gaming into work, launching Fenworks, a company that offers after-school esports and drone programs to K-12 students.
5/21/2024
1:00AM
Ready to Rumble
UND engineering grad trades her business wardrobe for boxing gloves to run an up-and-coming gym.
5/21/2024
1:00AM
Inside Allegiant
A Las Vegas Raiders design professional is a UND alumna who's helped shape the Allegiant Stadium experience.
5/20/2024
11:26AM
The Man, The Myth, The Legacy
Chester Frtiz's name is everywhere on campus, but few know his story. Read about his legacy.
11/22/2023
2:58PM
My University
Then and now, under foot or in my mind, always a special place.
11/22/2023
1:31PM
On the Hill
Michele Johnson, โ88, โ91, a respected lobbyist, leans on legal education in D.C.
11/21/2023
1:15PM
Top Secret "War Work"
Physicist was one of few female scientists to work on the Manhattan Project, the focus of the summer blockbuster film, โOppenheimer.โ
11/21/2023
12:00AM
Finding Solace
Tested UND grad fights for Armenian refugees.
11/18/2023
9:15AM
Driving Change
UND School of Law grad doesn't let Alaskan travel challenges stop justice.
11/17/2023
12:00AM
The Techiest Teacher
UND grad chosen as Amazon โAmbassador,' challenged to increase access to technology.
11/15/2023
1:00AM
Bush Fellows Have Ties to UND
Three 2023 Bush Fellows with UND connections will receive grants to develop their leadership skills.
8/21/2023
1:59PM
The Purr-fect Pose
Angela Disrud, '94, has combined her passion for photography with her love for cats to create Boudoir Kitty-Cat Photography in Nashville, Tennessee.ย
8/18/2023
12:15PM
Turtle Medicine
Clinical psychologist integrates culture, faith, art and storytelling to help bring healing to her Native people.
8/18/2023
9:25AM
All He Does Is Win
After experiencing championship glory at UND and with the Florida Everblades, Cam Johnson sees similarities in each title run.
8/18/2023
9:00AM
Demonstrating the Spirit of UND
Dr. Joshua Wynne Receives UND Spirit Award for going above and beyond, and providing vision, tenacity and service to help shape UND.
8/18/2023
2:00AM
A Dynamic Duo
Alumnae Katrina Brekke, โ11, and Moire (Dunn) Layden, โ17, โ19, team up at a Las Vegas elementary school as school counselor and safe schools professional.
8/17/2023
4:05PM
Never Mellow Musician Provides Term for #1 Hit
Robyn Lee, '70, and his band made lasting memories touring with Olivia Newton-John in the 70s.
8/16/2023
5:01PM
Ropes, Roses and a Whole Lot of Love
UND grad Karol Santistevan, โ17, โ18, founded Ropes and Roses Therapy Clinic. Her team, which includes horses, provides occupational therapy services with a focus on mental health.
8/16/2023
3:07PM
Sports Medicine Award Shines Light on Mental Health
Dr. Erin Haugen, '01, '03, '06, is the first mental health professional to receive the Jack Weakly Award for Lifetime Distinguished Service.
8/16/2023
2:33PM
Life with the Lions
Lauren (Vad) Smith, '13, rescues big cats at a South African animal sanctuary that's home to 14 lions and a tiger.
8/16/2023
1:23PM
2023 Alumni Honors: Dr. Robert Boyd
โMr. UNDโ spent a long career as Vice President for Student and Outreach Services at the University of North Dakota hyper-focused on what was best for student success.
7/13/2023
6:10PM
2023 Alumni Honors: Marilyn Vetter
A lifelong love of the outdoors has culminated in Marilyn Vetter becoming the first woman to lead the nation's top conservation organization.
7/13/2023
5:54PM
2023 Young Alumni: Sally Miskavige
Vice president of Grand Forks-based construction company mixes love of accounting, art, and asphalt to jumpstart community-wide philanthropy.
7/13/2023
4:24PM
2023 Alumni Honors: Don Schmid
Former director of North Dakota Children and Family Services serves as โconductor,โ bringing specialties together to improve opportunities for families across the state, region and nation.
7/13/2023
4:05PM
2023 Alumni Honors: Arlen Nordhagen
Arlen Nordhagen, a 1978 UND grad, experienced a series of chance encounters that led to a life of giving back.
7/12/2023
5:53PM
2023 Young Alumni: Josh Brandsted
Young Alumni Award winner leans on UND experiences in the classroom and on the field to excel as CEO of Greco LLC.
7/12/2023
5:06PM
2023 Alumni Honors: Monica Musich
Sioux Award recipient Monica Musich, โ82, former Valley Dairy CEO, credits her UND foundation, and her team, family and faith to her success in a male-dominated convenience store industry.
7/12/2023
3:58PM
No Such Thing As Too Many Trips
UND grads Jared Kamrowski, '09, and Nick Serati, '09, co-founded Thrifty Traveler, a web resource for travel deals.
5/16/2023
9:09AM
The Evidence is Clear
UND houses one of just two 4-year forensic science programs in the Upper Midwest. Its hands-on curriculum creates real-life experiences for students.
5/15/2023
12:57PM