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At 60 years strong, the Pi Beta Phi newsletter builds ties that last.

Sharon Rezac Andersen, longtime UND International Center director, receives the UND Spirit Award for her "uncommon dedication" to the University of North Dakota.

Artist and innovator Dave Badman, '88, brings creative energy to Grand Forks.

Casey Opstad captures the rhythm of life across North Dakota through his 31-panel installation at Altru Hospital.

Curt Tofteland brings Shakespeare full circle in his return to North Dakota.

Through drag, Sarah Galbraith, ’12, creates space for expression and belonging.

UND Alumni Magazine feature explores how online education strengthens North Dakota’s workforce through nursing, engineering, education, and military learners, and a century‑long legacy of meeting students where they are.

UND’s ND85 initiative encourages more North Dakotans to pursue medical careers, strengthening the state’s healthcare workforce through support, accelerated training pathways, and team‑based education.

UND is among 11 universities approved for the FAA’s fast‑track air traffic control pathway, allowing students like A.J. Lake to move directly into tower training as the nation confronts major staffing shortages.

UND’s revived journalism degree prepares students to serve North Dakota communities with strong reporting, ethical training, and digital storytelling skills as local newsrooms face critical shortages.

Three programs with ties to UND support North Dakota’s workforce — from training to startup to small business

UND’s revived journalism degree prepares students to serve North Dakota communities with strong reporting, ethical training, and digital storytelling skills as local newsrooms face critical shortages.