News & Stories | UND Alumni Association & Foundation

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.

Joe and Norma Peltier’s legacy gift supports what is now one of the largest scholarship funds at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, as well as a new accelerated track to strengthen North Dakota’s rural healthcare workforce.

Former UND professor Sam Johnson transforms his UND experiences in culture, technology, literature, and music into a legacy, enriching generations of students through his award‑winning teaching and philanthropy.

The staff at NDAD all work toward the same goal: making sure people with health challenges get the help they need.

From the rink to the State Capitol, the Strinden family has passed down leadership, service, and a simple rule: leave the woodpile higher.

Jeff and Kim Vigen’s UND story began with a dance and grew into a legacy of family, career, and giving. Their enduring support spans scholarships, athletics, and named spaces across campus.

From a North Dakota farm to Citizen of the West, George Eidsness blends UND‑shaped business insight with a commitment to giving back through scholarships that support tomorrow’s business leaders.