Your Impact

UND is powered by alumni and friends who care deeply for their alma mater and those who follow in their footsteps. Their generosity supports students and faculty who make a difference in our world.

Success Stories

Treysen Eaglestaff, ’26

"UND is a great community that feels like the perfect fit for me. It’s such a welcoming place and the people I have met have been so friendly and supportive."
The Perfect Fit

Dr. Virginia Clinton-Lisell

“Holding an endowed position is a huge honor in academics. It means that somebody is viewing my work as valuable enough and influential to society, the students and the community of UND for them to want to financially support me. So that’s a big deal.”
Reading in the Modern World

Dan Bauer

"You want to give the next generation more than you had, and that's what I want for my sons. That's the reason I keep thriving forward."
Sweet Journey to the Suite Life
Terry Severson, ’65, and Mike Lodoen, ’65

"We look forward to seeing how their support continues to advance the educational experience offered at UND."
Friends for Faculty

Jim Sweeney, '86

“It was a very rewarding experience that gave me an even bigger appreciation of the significance of those events once I became an alumnus,”
'A Rewarding Experience'
John Solberg, '76

“I just had so many great friends that were football players, so that program will always have a special place in my heart.”
A Special Place in My Heart

Ben and Dorothy Gorecki

“I give where I see a need; where I see I can do good; that's where I give."
It's a Good Feeling

Jim, '68, and Ann Scoular

"Not everyone’s going to be successful the first time, but you have to just keep pushing forward and believe in what you're trying to do."
Student Start-up Schowcase: Project Runway
Engelstad Foundation

“My dad felt that if you could help somebody have an education, then you could open the world for them."
Inside the House that Ralph Built

Harvey, ’71, and Melanie Noteboom

" ...this is a case of putting our money where it’s going to be of some value to a number of people."
Value of an Eductaion
Seymour “Si” Robin

“Not many people contribute those kinds of dollars to projects here on campus, certainly not someone who didn’t go through our program and isn’t an alum.”
No Missed Connections

Owen, '71, '74, and Kathie Anderson, '72, '81

"I'm thankful for my undergrad and law school professors. I was very well prepared for practicing law."
Sharing a World of Knowledge

Dakota Medical Foundation

"We live in a generous place where thousands more people help every year."
A Driving Force
Bob and Jeanine Peabody

“You have to go back and take care of those that took care of you when you needed it to say ‘thank you.’”
Gift to Benefit UND Hockey Program

Dr. Tamba-Kuii Bailey

“I realized that UND’s CEHD was putting words into action.”
Putting words into action

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