Grand Forks might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of space exploration, but some see a future where this North Dakota city becomes a key player in the space industry. At UND, Professor Francisco Del Canto[...]
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UND’s Frozen Force claims first intercollegiate win in 2025 Air Race Classic
GRAND FORKS — The University of North Dakota’s Frozen Force flying team has soared to the top of the intercollegiate division in the 2025 Air Race Classic, marking a historic first-time win for the UND program in this renowned competition for female[...]
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UND Hockey’s coaching staff hashes out duties
Dane Jackson is reshuffling his coaching staff as he takes over as UND’s head coach. For the first time since 2006, Jackson won’t be running the penalty kill—that responsibility goes to associate head coach Matt Smaby. Assistant coach Dillon Simpson will handle[...]
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UND ranks first in North American hockey attendance outside the NHL
The University of North Dakota led all non-NHL North American hockey teams in attendance last season, averaging 11,614 fans per home game at Ralph Engelstad Arena. It was UND’s 11th consecutive season at the top of college hockey attendance charts and ahead[...]
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Amid a teacher supply crisis, a program is graduating teachers purpose-built for Grand Forks’ needs
In a state where teacher shortages have become the norm, Grand Forks is trying something new—and homegrown. Fourteen local teachers are about to earn master’s degrees through a tailored UND partnership aimed at building school leadership from within. The idea? Equip teachers[...]
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High school students fill UND Memorial Union to compete in North Dakota Esports Tournament
Esports is redefining what it means to be part of a team, and for 268 North Dakota high school students, the state tournament at UND was their chance to prove it. Among them was Minot North sophomore Evan Guilmino, competing in Super[...]
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Dane Jackson named UND men’s hockey coach
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,”[...]
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How NIL is shaping UND and NDSU basketball transfers
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[...]
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Brad Berry out as UND men’s hockey coach
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[...]
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Dickinson High to retire ‘Midgets’ mascot after nearly a century
After nearly a century, Dickinson Public Schools is retiring its longtime “Midgets” mascot, a decision aimed at fostering inclusivity and avoiding legal risks. While the name’s exact origins remain debated, concerns over its impact on students and potential civil rights challenges prompted[...]
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UND Among Schools Under Federal Investigation for Graduate Program Policies
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[...]
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State will provide $20M to expedite railroad underpass project at UND in Grand Forks
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[...]
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With federal funds again on chopping block, UND’s research community holds its breath
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[...]
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Bill seeks $55 million for shared health education space at UND
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[...]
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Carrington’s Jim Kleinsasser named to 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class
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[...]
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UND unveils new strategic plan
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 –[...]