Andrew Armacost

“Mr. Wonderful” Kevin O’Leary To Be Featured in Fireside Chat at UND

Memorial Union Ballroom on January 26

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The man who once compared Moorhead to Cuba as an example of the difference between North Dakota and Minnesota political policies is coming to Grand Forks. Kevin O’Leary of “Shark Tank”, also known as “Mr. Wonderful”, will be at UND on Friday January 26. The businessman and investor will have a fireside chat with UND…

UND President Andrew Armacost delivers State of University Address

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — University of North Dakota President Andrew Armacost delivered his State of the University Address. The university reported an enrollment of nearly 14,000 students for the Fall 2023 semester. It has also recorded a one percent increase in attendance each year since the pandemic. For the fall semester, new freshman enrollment is up four percent, transfer…

Update: Burgum ‘heartbroken’ over discovery of Native American remains at UND

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has issued an apology following the discovery of ancestral Native American remains at the University of North Dakota. UND President Andrew Armacost says the remains were discovered on campus in March. In a press conference, Armacost said he will not say where the remains were found or where they are…

UND showcases the importance of drones during UAV Technology USA conference

By: Jeannie Kopstein ARLINGTON, Va. (KVRR) – Drone technology is the topic of discussion and display at the first UAV Technology USA conference. University of North Dakota President Andrew Armacost chaired the event. “We thought this was just an extraordinary opportunity for UND to be part of the national discussion on UAV technology. It really gives us a chance to…

Catholic Conference Against Proposed UND Gender Inclusion Policy

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A group that represents North Dakota’s Roman Catholic bishops is contacting parents of students at the University of North Dakota and asking that they urge administrators to reject the school’s proposed “gender inclusion” policy. The policy, which is still in draft form, would require the use of a transgender person’s preferred pronouns and the use of…

UND recommends COVID vaccine to incoming students

The university is granting faculty members the authority to require masks in their classrooms.

GRAND FORKS (KFGO) – As students prepare to return to the University of North Dakota next week, UND President Andrew Armacost – in a message to the campus community – said getting vaccinated is the best defense against COVID-19. According to the UND website, anyone wishing to wear a mask is encouraged to do so. The university is granting faculty…

UND task force releases diversity, inclusion recommendations

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Following several months of discussions, the University of North Dakota’s Diversion and Inclusion Task Force has released a list of recommendations to promote a “welcoming, safe and inclusive campus.” According to UND, the report is the result of months of research and discussions conducted by the task force, a 27-member body comprising the Campus Community…

Dr. Andrew Armacost To Lead University of North Dakota Into Bright New Future

The University of North Dakota has spent months searching for the right person to become its president

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — With over 20 years of experience at the Air Force Academy, and 10 years of active duty, the University of North Dakota’s new president, Dr. Andrew Armacost brings a wealth of knowledge to the students and community at the school. “The one lesson I learned in the Air Force is to take extraordinary care of your…