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    November 13, 2017
    UND takes steps to demolish campus buildings
    GRAND FORKS—The University of North Dakota could soon be tearing down another set of campus buildings. The university notified the State Historical Society of North Dakota earlier this month of its intent to demolish Corwin/Larimore and Robertson/Sayre halls, a pair of academic...
    newsNovember 13, 2017 - 9:29pm
    Della Kapocius, the established grant writer for the UND Center for Innovation, provides day-to-day operational support to keep things running smoothly. Eric Hylden / Forum News Service
    Refocused mission: Center for Innovation moves forward after shakeup
    The UND Center for Innovation is looking to the future with a new mission statement that prioritizes its core entrepreneurial services.
    newsNovember 13, 2017 - 6:00am
    November 8, 2017
    Doug Burgum addresses the crowd after winning the office of governor Tuesday night, Nov. 8, 2016, at the Sanctuary Events Center in Fargo. Brent Sanford, at right in the photo, is the new Lt. Governor Dave Wallis / The Forum
    Commentary: New task force could consider removing universities from state constitution, Burgum says
    I had Governor Doug Burgum on my radio show today to talk about his new task force aimed at possibly reforming the governance structure of the...
    opinionNovember 8, 2017 - 3:43pm
    October 19, 2017
    A man walks across the sidewalk in front of Voorhees Chapel Oct. 3 on the University of Jamestown (N.D.) campus. John M. Steiner / Forum News Service
    University of Jamestown to appeal $210,000 fine for violations
    JAMESTOWN, N.D. — The University of Jamestown will appeal a $210,000 fine levied by the U.S. Department of Education last month for violating...
    newsOctober 19, 2017 - 5:04pm
    Steam plant Manager Craig Machart uses a welding mask to examine a stoker unit at the University of North Dakota facility on Wednesday, October 18. Nick Nelson / Forum News Service
    UND exploring major overhaul of steam plant infrastructure
    GRAND FORKS — The University of North Dakota steam plant was alit with activity Wednesday, Oct. 18, as boilers fired, coal dropped and...
    newsOctober 19, 2017 - 5:23am
    October 13, 2017
    UND petroleum program gears up despite industry downturn
    GRAND FORKS — The University of North Dakota Petroleum Engineering Department has a tight industry focus, which means instructors push...
    newsOctober 13, 2017 - 5:03am
    October 12, 2017
    Don Morton (Submitted photo)
    ND higher ed board could reduce in-person meetings
    BISMARCK—The governing body of North Dakota's public university system could be reducing its monthly in-person meeting schedule to a quarterly...
    newsOctober 12, 2017 - 6:06pm
    October 11, 2017
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    A fraternity pledge in Louisiana died of alcohol poisoning. Now 10 are charged with hazing.
    Authorities in Louisiana have issued arrest warrants for eight students and two others on hazing charges related to the death of Maxwell Gruver,...
    newsOctober 11, 2017 - 2:54pm
    October 9, 2017
    The campus of the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton had upgrades of $13.3 million, including replacement of old water and sewer pipes. The extensive infrastructure overhaul also resulted in a beautification project, including the planting of 380 trees and a new campus gate. Special to Forum News Service.
    NDSCS gets $13.3 million upgrade, new $1 million lab-classroom
    WAHPETON, N.D. — The North Dakota State College of Science here has completed a $13.3 million infrastructure upgrade of its campus that...
    newsOctober 9, 2017 - 11:45pm
    Latest UND master plan to sync with wider campus strategy
    GRAND FORKS — Even with the removal of several campus buildings, it's easy to see that University Avenue bustles with activity as it spans...
    newsOctober 9, 2017 - 6:52am
    October 1, 2017
    UND entrepreneur programs face time of transition
    GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Disruption is in the air for the entrepreneurs of UND. The university is coming near to launching its search for a new leader — or leaders — to head up its startup-minded University of North Dakota Center for Innovation and its academic School...
    newsOctober 1, 2017 - 6:00am
    September 25, 2017
    A packed Gorecki Alumni center listen to Neel Kashkari, president of the Minnesota Federal Reserve, talk about how the fed worked its way through the great rescession and took questions in a town hall style forum. Joshua Komer/Forum News Service
    Federal Reserve president answers economy questions in Grand Forks
    GRAND FORKS—Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, made an appearance Monday in Grand Forks as part of a...
    newsSeptember 25, 2017 - 9:26pm
    North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott at the Capitol in Bismarck. (Photo by Will Kincaid for Forum News Service)
    Hagerott requests investigation of alleged political pressure, 'defamatory' campaign
    BISMARCK — North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott has called for a formal investigation of what he describes as a political...
    newsSeptember 25, 2017 - 8:16pm
    September 21, 2017
    North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott at the Capitol in Bismarck. (Photo by Will Kincaid for Forum News Service)
    Staff survey criticizes NDUS chancellor's leadership, alleges gender bias in 2016 report
    BISMARCK—The chairman of the North Dakota higher education board said Thursday, Sept. 21, that board leadership stands by University System...
    newsSeptember 21, 2017 - 12:14pm
    September 20, 2017
    UND sees freshman gain, overall loss in fall enrollment numbers
    GRAND FORKS—The University of North Dakota's fall enrollment numbers are in, showing a decline in total undergraduates balanced by a rise...
    newsSeptember 20, 2017 - 7:03pm
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