Alumni in Action Archive
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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
12:32PM
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2024 Alumni Honors: Mike Jacobs & Suezette Bieri
Mike Jacobs, β70, and Suezette Bieri, β69, β71, β89, to be honored with the Sioux Award for Distinguished Achievement & Leadership.
7/15/2024
11:58AM
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Dr. Tiffany (Stratton) Hamilton, β06
Dr. Tiffany (Stratton) Hamilton, β06, is one of this year's Young Alumni Award winners at the University of North Dakota Alumni Association & Foundation
7/15/2024
11:55AM
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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
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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
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Fenworks
Kaleb Dschaak, β20, 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
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A Platform to Build Strength + Community
A determined group of community-minded students start UND Powerlifting Club.
5/21/2024
1:00AM
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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
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Capturing the Moment
In the competitive world of professional sports, UND grads Alex Dorner, β14, and James Vigil, β23, document the plays that make the highlights.
5/21/2024
1:00AM
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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
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A Slam Dunk
Education is the real win for former UND basketball star's college journey.
5/21/2024
1:00AM
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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
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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
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My University
Then and now, under foot or in my mind, always a special place.
11/22/2023
1:31PM
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On the Hill
Michele Johnson, β88, β91, a respected lobbyist, leans on legal education in D.C.
11/21/2023
1:15PM
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Top Secret "War Work"
Physicist was one of few female scientists to work on the Manhattan Project, the focus of the summer blockbuster film, βOppenheimer.β
11/21/2023
12:00AM
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Finding Solace
Tested UND grad fights for Armenian refugees.
11/18/2023
9:15AM
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Driving Change
UND School of Law grad doesn't let Alaskan travel challenges stop justice.
11/17/2023
12:00AM
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The Techiest Teacher
UND grad chosen as Amazon βAmbassador,' challenged to increase access to technology.
11/15/2023
1:00AM
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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
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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.Β
8/18/2023
12:15PM
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Turtle Medicine
Clinical psychologist integrates culture, faith, art and storytelling to help bring healing to her Native people.
8/18/2023
9:25AM
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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
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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
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A Dynamic Duo
Alumnae Katrina Brekke, β11, and Moire (Dunn) Layden, β17, β19, team up at a Las Vegas elementary school as school counselor and safe schools professional.
8/17/2023
4:05PM
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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
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Ropes, Roses and a Whole Lot of Love
UND grad Karol Santistevan, β17, β18, 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
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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
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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
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2023 Alumni Honors: Dr. Robert Boyd
βMr. UNDβ 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
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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
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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
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2023 Alumni Honors: Don Schmid
Former director of North Dakota Children and Family Services serves as βconductor,β bringing specialties together to improve opportunities for families across the state, region and nation.
7/13/2023
4:05PM
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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
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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
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2023 Alumni Honors: Monica Musich
Sioux Award recipient Monica Musich, β82, 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
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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
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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
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In Good Company West River
UND Alumni Magazine contributing writer shares a first-person account of how UND alumni in rural South Dakota impacted her health journey.
5/12/2023
1:00AM
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'Leave UND Better Than You Found It.'
UNDβs first student-body president, Audrey Jaeger, reflects on her time at her alma mater.
5/10/2023
4:02PM
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Building Memory at Micron
UND grad leads U.S. site selection for memory chip manufacturing sites.
5/10/2023
2:00AM
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Adventure Awaits
Women in aviation! Karen Ruth, 82, serves as mentor to recent grad Sophia Jensen.
12/7/2022
3:22PM
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A Force for Good
Tip Enebak, β63, wanted to be a football coach. Instead, he took over the family business and not only created a highly successful operation β one that counts charity as one of its guiding principles.
11/29/2022
11:46AM
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The Minuteman Education Program
Fred Bartz, β71, reflects on his time at the University of North Dakota and how his education allowed him to serve his country through the Minuteman Education Program.
11/21/2022
10:39AM
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From UND to the NHL
Peter Bottini, β15, is a social media marketing manager for the National Hockey League after honing his professional communication skills at UND.
11/14/2022
11:05AM
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And the Beat Goes On
Former marching band director, Mike Blake, β74, β76, is happy to see the Pride of the North Marching Band's success.
11/14/2022
10:58AM
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The Pride Hits Their Stride
Homecoming Week 2022 was a busy one for the 150 members of UNDβs Pride of the North Marching Band as they celebrated the band's 25th anniversary.
11/14/2022
8:24AM
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She Faced the Music and Turned on the Juice
Launching a successful juice startup helped Nashville singer/songwriter Celeste Krenz, β90, leave the music road behind.
9/30/2022
4:41PM
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2022 Alumni Honors: Jody Feragen
Jody Feragen, '78, an accounting graduate, built a finance career taking a seat at the table to give others the same opportunity.
9/29/2022
5:09PM
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2022 Alumni Honors: Mark Sanford
North Dakota legislator, Mark Sanford, β66 β76, reflects on a lifetime of service to his community and impact on K-12 education.
9/29/2022
5:01PM