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News & Stories

These are your stories.

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UND Alumni Magazine

From UND, With Love

Through heartwarming stories of alumni pursuing careers fueled by passion, couples who found love on campus, and reflections in the enduring affection for our alma mater, this edition highlights how love can shape our lives.

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Alumni in Action

More Alumni in Action
‘Jeg Elsker Deg’  Means ‘I Love You’

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

2 min read
A Philosophical Journey

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

3 min read
Soaring Achievements

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

3 min read
From Info Desk to ‘I Do’

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

2 min read
Balancing Act

2011 graduates find success in family and career.

3 min read
From Class Project to Safe Haven

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

3 min read

Your Impact

More Stories of Impact
Powering UND Athletics

Over 3,600 members of the North Dakota Champions Club give to support student-athletes, with most funds going directly to scholarships.

6 min read
Abi’s Impact

Accounting alumna’s battle with cancer inspires friends to start a scholarship fund in her memory.

5 min read
Suiting up for Success

Angie and Russ Freeman help create the confidence-building style of the Freeman Professional Closet.

4 min read
Going Once, Going Twice

Engineering graduate Brian Milne, ’78, has been a great friend of the North Dakota Champions Club, and has built a collection of UND Athletics memorabilia from winning bids at the Champions Ball.

2 min read
A Shared Investment

UND alumna Dr. Karen (Brekke) Hoelzer Vilcinskas splits legacy gift to benefit two universities that shaped her career.

2 min read
A Trailblazer and a Namesake

UND’s first baseball diamond was named after him. Nearly two decades later, so was the University’s fieldhouse. Ken Hyslop’s legacy of generosity continues to shape UND Athletics as one of UND’s top benefactors and namesakes.

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