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Dane Jackson named UND men’s hockey coach

by: MinotVoice | March 30, 2025

GRAND FORKS, N.D.** –** University of North Dakota Director of Athletics [Bill Chaves](https://fightinghawks.com/staff-directory/bill-chaves/527) announced on Saturday night that [Dane Jackson](https://fightinghawks.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/dane-jackson/3432) has been named the 17th head coach of the North Dakota hockey program. “Tonight, I could not be happier to announce [Dane Jackson](https://fightinghawks.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/dane-jackson/3432) as our next head coach,” said Chaves. “Dane articulated a very clear plan in the modern landscape of

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How NIL is shaping UND and NDSU basketball transfers

by: MinotVoice | March 28, 2025

UND’s Treysen Eaglestaff and NDSU’s Jacari White are the latest to enter the transfer portal, part of a growing trend in college basketball. With over 1,000 men’s players currently in the portal and eight UND women’s players following suit, programs are facing constant roster turnover. NIL opportunities are a major factor, with collectives like UND’s

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Brad Berry out as UND men’s hockey coach

by: MinotVoice | March 24, 2025

Ten seasons, a national title, and five conference championships — Brad Berry’s run as head coach of UND men’s hockey was anything but ordinary. But after missing the NCAA tournament again, the program is turning the page. Berry exits with one of the best winning percentages in the nation, yet recent near-misses began to overshadow

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UND Among Schools Under Federal Investigation for Graduate Program Policies

by: MinotVoice | March 15, 2025

The University of North Dakota is one of 45 colleges now under federal investigation for allegedly using race-based criteria in graduate programs. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is probing whether partnerships with organizations like The PhD Project violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. UND officials acknowledge the investigation but

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State will provide $20M to expedite railroad underpass project at UND in Grand Forks

by: MinotVoice | March 8, 2025

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will provide $20 million in state funding to expedite the completion of a long-planned railroad underpass project near the University of North Dakota campus, Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced today in a meeting with Grand Forks officials in Bismarck. The project will enhance traffic flow and

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With federal funds again on chopping block, UND’s research community holds its breath

by: MinotVoice | February 15, 2025

A federal push to cap research funding overhead at 15% has university leaders on edge, with UND facing millions in potential shortfalls. The cuts, temporarily blocked by a judge, could hit crucial medical research, including studies on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Supporters argue the move directs more money to actual research, but university officials warn it

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Bill seeks $55 million for shared health education space at UND

by: MinotVoice | February 8, 2025

In Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota is seeking legislative support for a significant investment in its medical school, proposing a $55 million bill to construct a new 95,000-square-foot facility. This redevelopment aims to bring together various health disciplines, fostering collaboration and enhancing educational experiences, particularly in simulation training. With aging buildings in dire

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Carrington’s Jim Kleinsasser named to 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class

by: MinotVoice | January 16, 2025

Jim Kleinsasser, a name you might remember from the University of North Dakota and the Minnesota Vikings, is about to join the elite ranks of the College Football Hall of Fame. Set to be honored in December, Kleinsasser will become only the second player from UND to receive this distinction. A celebrated tight end with

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UND unveils new strategic plan

by: Josh Wolsky | January 23, 2023

Learning, equity, affinity, discovery, and service — they are the five pillars under which UND organized and developed its newly-released strategic plan. In the introductory letter, UND President Armacost writes, “UND LEADS does not have an end point. Its five pillars – Learning, Equity, Affinity, Discovery, and Service – will be UND’s foundation for years

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Colorado governor muddies already murky water around UND President

by: Josh Wolsky | April 19, 2019

What’s in a resignation letter? That’s a question North Dakota’s Board of Higher Education may soon be asking. UND President Mark Kennedy ‘seemingly’ resigned last week to take a job in Colorado — only he wasn’t formally hired yet. Controversy over his Colorado candidacy emerged; Controversy over his North Dakota job followed; now we have

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Breaking down UND numbers reveals enrollment trends

by: Josh Wolsky | October 18, 2017

Like Minot State, enrollment numbers at UND are down this year. But the total number doesn’t always tell the whole story. Andrew Haffner with the Grand Forks Herald interviews UND’s Director of Admissions for a deeper look at the numbers and the demographics and cultural shifts shaping them.

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UND wins $3.8 million for substance abuse services

by: Josh Wolsky | June 29, 2017

The personal fights have always been there. But now with the attention of politicians caught, it seems the funding to fight the drug abuse and addiction problems is starting to follow. Andrew Haffner with the Grand Forks Herald has the story on a $3.8 million grant for UND and how they’ll use the resources.

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A Reason Why UND Chose to Cut Women’s Hockey

by: Josh Wolsky | March 30, 2017

The impacts of statewide budget cuts are filtering through nearly every department operating under the State’s umbrella, but nowhere are they more visible than in the University system. The latest casualty is the Woman’s Hockey program at UND. Rob Port with Say Anything Blog provides an economic perspective on why that difficult choice may have

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UND Sports Programs Again on the Chopping Block

by: Josh Wolsky | February 1, 2017

After a contentious process at UND last year that forced coaches and program supporters to defend their sponsorship by the University. Last fall, the decisions were made and it was thought the issue was closed. But proposed 20% cuts to the Universities budget have once again reopened the conversation. Get the full story from the

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UND’s energy center awarded $10 million to research capturing carbon dioxide

by: Josh Wolsky | December 1, 2016

UND’s energy center is getting a big influx of federal dollars all with the purpose of improving the environmental sustainability of our coal-fired power plants. The money will be put to work researching ways to capture the carbon by-product of energy from coal. April Baumgarten with the Grand Forks Herald has the full story on

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UND Med School Consecutively Noted Among Top Five For Family Practice

by: Josh Wolsky | November 19, 2016

The UND Medical School has received accolades for being on of the top five schools for training family physicians. Approximately 17% of UND’s med students specialize in family practice. KX News has more on the story.

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