Your Impact Archive
Preserving History, Furthering Education
Kathy & Hal Gershman's commitment to preserving history and graduate education at the University of North Dakota promotes continued learning for future generation of UND students.
2/29/2024
11:43AM
Joy in the Present, Satisfaction for the Future
Alumni in Legacy Society contribute early to their testamentary endowments to see immediate impact on LGBTQ+ students or enrolled members of federally recognized Native American Tribes
2/23/2024
9:43AM
RAIN: A 'Home Away from Home."
Program supported by Clifford Circle member Chord Energy creates pathways for American Indian students at UND’s College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines.
2/23/2024
8:41AM
Committed to Protecting our Military
UND professor who leads high-profile defense project demonstrates how giving can fuel discovery.
2/22/2024
3:12PM
New ‘Patients’ Revolutionize Nursing
Alumna’s gift provides realistic simulators for future nurses.
2/22/2024
2:47PM
Giving Back Through Time and Treasure
The UND Chapter of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority donates thousands of dollars every year to the Grand Forks-based Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC).
2/22/2024
8:24AM
The Magic Endures
Memorial initiative spreads holiday joy to local families in honor of a special UND football fan.
2/20/2024
1:00PM
Paying It Forward Through Mentorship
The Pancratz Career Development Center, made possible by UND alum Linda Pancratz, offers real-world advice for real-world success.
2/20/2024
12:00PM
Meet the Flock
UND records strongest enrollment growth in a decade, bucking national trends and making us the largest public university in the Dakotas.
11/22/2023
4:27PM
A Home Run For UND
Alexa and Dave Albrecht are not alums of the University of North Dakota, but that didn’t stop them from gifting a softball stadium because their daughter Jackie is an aviation and softball student-athlete.
11/21/2023
1:24PM
Giving in Memory of a Legend
UND alum creates endowment to honor his late mother-in-law, an early education pioneer.
11/21/2023
1:08PM
Running Around the World
Norwegian track & field student-athlete continues to build on her international accolades.
11/20/2023
12:00PM
Home is Where the Sports Are
Midco Sports partnership brings increased scholarship funding for student-athletes, Champions Club support, and a special homecoming for a UND alum.
11/20/2023
12:00PM
Another First for UND Aviation
NGPA scholarship eases financial burden for LGBTQ+ students
11/17/2023
12:00AM
Treating Students Like Family
A unique family of donors honors the memory of a loved one by helping UND medical students overcome one of the biggest financial obstacles.
8/28/2023
2:42PM
Sweet Journey to the Suite Life
A family legacy in beekeeping allows a longtime UND Hockey fan to support student-athletes and enjoy a sweet view while doing it.
8/21/2023
1:08PM
Reading in the Modern World
Dr. Virginia Clinton-Lisell researches how students can improve reading from a screen and learn better using digital devices.
8/16/2023
2:47PM
The Perfect Fit
Men's basketball student-athlete reflects on a family legacy that led him to UND.
8/15/2023
8:34AM
Showers Family Football Endowment
In honor of Edward George Showers and Marjorie (Miller) Showers, Susan and Terrence Mulligan established a $50,000 endowment to aid UND football student-athletes.
6/7/2023
9:19AM
Friends for Faculty
Terry Severson, ’65, and Mike Lodoen, ’65, are supporting their alma mater’s faculty by endowing several faculty positions.
5/12/2023
1:00AM
‘A Rewarding Experience’
UND alum leverages his leadership skills to show students the value of gaining experience outside of the classroom.
5/11/2023
1:00PM
Expanding Their Worldview
A smalltown girl from Grafton, N.D., Lyn Burton, ’70, says one of her first international experiences was in high school when she befriended a foreign exchange student from Costa Rica.
5/11/2023
1:00AM
'Incredible Knowledge, Wonderful Experiences'
Engineering student-athlete uses her knowledge to create water purification systems across the world.
5/10/2023
1:00PM
Inside the House that Ralph Built
21 years after the Ralph Engelstad Arena opened its doors, the Engelstad Foundation continues to make a difference at UND and far beyond.
4/20/2023
9:00AM
A Special Place in My Heart
Fond memories of UND Football inspire former player to help the program reach the next level.
4/18/2023
1:00PM
Student Start-up Showcase: Project Runway
Thanks to a generous alum, students at the Center for Innovation are on their way to turning their ideas into reality.
4/12/2023
1:00PM
A Driving Force
The Dakota Medical Foundation in collaboration with the Alex Stern Family Foundation and the Impact Foundation created Giving Hearts Day to help area nonprofits.
4/10/2023
1:35PM
‘It’s a Good Feeling’
UND Alumni Association & Foundation celebrates 10 years in the Gorecki Center, a building made possible by long-time donors Ben, ’62, ’63, and Dorothy Gorecki.
3/23/2023
1:00AM
Value of an Education
Harvey, '71, and Melanie Noteboom fund scholarships for UND students pursuing teaching degrees. Their goal is to share their finances with their universities and other organizations that help others.
3/23/2023
1:00AM
No Missed Connections
Connected to UND by friends and fueled by his passion for aviation and students, aviator and inventor Seymour “Si” Robin donates millions to UND Aerospace.
3/23/2023
1:00AM
Sharing a World of Knowledge
Owen Anderson, '71, '74, one of the world’s foremost experts in oil, gas and natural resources law, comes back to give back, teaching short courses at the UND School of Law.
3/1/2023
12:00AM
"We Can't Thank Them Enough"
Bob and Jeanine Peabody make $2.6 million gift to UND Men's Hockey program.
12/1/2022
8:32AM
Student-Athlete Spotlight
Amanda Higginbotham is captain of the UND Dance Team.
11/21/2022
8:32AM
A Half-Century of Impact
The Grace Ellis Bowen Scholarship Endowment awards scholarships to deserving students from North Dakota with an emphasis on work ethic, desire, and scholastic achievement.
11/15/2022
10:22AM
Gratitude & Distinction
For the first time ever on Aug. 24, 2022, the University of North Dakota honored the chairs, professors, and fellows whose distinguished positions were made possible through endowments.
10/3/2022
12:39PM
Together, Alumni Build the Future
To celebrate its 60th year at UND, Delta Upsilon has broken ground to begin construction of a new fraternity house.
8/15/2022
1:00PM
Celebrating Jennifer
Mother of UND alumna shares journey of commemorating daughter’s advocacy for those with disabilities.
8/8/2022
1:00AM
Honoring Innovation & Teaching Excellence
The University of North Dakota School of Law is proud to announce the Archie Unterseher Endowed Professorship title to Alexandra Sickler, J.D., a tenured professor of law.
8/3/2022
9:32AM
A Sacrifice Paid Forward
Parents’ sacrifice inspires UND alum to pay it forward for fellow math majors.
5/30/2022
1:00PM
ExCEEDing Expectations
Endowed Chair Dr. Frank Bowman trains teachers in underserved communities how to apply engineering to every area of education.
5/25/2022
1:00AM
He Dares to Dream
UND alum establishes a cultural exchange internship for Indigenous students.
5/16/2022
1:00PM
Research from a Bird’s Eye View
Kane Hammond, '21, conducts research on the piping plover, one of many birds currently facing extinction. His research aims to investigate the cause of the species' decline and how to preserve their habitats in the upper Midwest.
5/4/2022
1:00PM
Gifts to Go the Extra Mile
UND alum creates an endowment to highlight the value that a Master's degree can bring to students.
4/18/2022
1:00PM
Equipping Students On and Off the Ice
Former UND hockey player uses his love for the university to support student-athletes.
4/11/2022
1:00PM
Super Smart, Full of Heart
Family and friends honor David Horne, a UND employee who made Aerospace courses accessible worldwide through distance education.
4/4/2022
1:00AM
Worth the Risk
Bart Holaday and Bruce Gjovig, '74, formed a venture capital partnership that allows UND students to gain real-world experience with capital investing.
3/28/2022
1:00PM
The Power of the Multiplier Effect
For universities, the benefits of endowed faculty are clear. But what about the donors themselves? For many, the reward is heartfelt, deep, and personal.
3/21/2022
1:00AM
From Paintbrush to Stethoscope
UND alum remembers the scholarship that shaped his future as he returns the favor for students and faculty.
3/14/2022
1:00PM
Jumpstart the Future
Tyler Sletten, '21, talks about his role at the UND Center for Innovation, how he helps students create their own businesses, and the resources CFI provides for the campus community.
2/22/2022
12:00PM
A Cohort of Scholars
Teachers in Watford City, N.D. benefit from a unique program that offers them financial assistance – and so much more – to attain a master's degree from UND.
2/7/2022
12:00AM