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Four-Star Naval Officer Receives Honorary Degree from NDSU

Admiral Stuart Munsch says he's thrilled to officially be considered part of the Thundering Herd.

May 18, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Admiral Stuart Munsch did not get to attend North Dakota State University. Instead, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1985. Forty years later, the four-star Navy officer is still on active duty, currently in charge of a NATO military command in Naples, Italy. But the Bison have never been far from his thoughts. So,…

Kleinsasser Addresses UND Grads

The recently enshrined College Football Hall of Famer reflected with pride and gratitude on his time in Grand Forks.

May 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Kleinsasser addresses those gathered at the Alerus Center.GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The University of North Dakota welcomed one of their most famous alumni to give commencement speeches this year. Jim Kleinsasser gave the main address for both the graduate and undergraduate degree ceremonies at the Alerus Center. The Carrington, North Dakota native was a star football player for UND…

Spring graduation held at Concordia College

May 5, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Hundreds of Concordia College students walked the stage to get their diplomas. Nearly 380 undergraduate and graduate students attended graduation. The spring commencement was held inside of the Memorial Auditorium. This year’s commencement speaker was Dr. Steinar Bryn, a senior advisor at the Nansen Center for Peace and Dialogue in Norway. This graduation was the first…

UND’s commencement saw around 2000 students eligible for graduation

"The University of North Dakota is a widely recognized leader in fields that are near and dear to my heart"

May 14, 2022

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR)- UND’s commencement saw around 2000 students eligible for graduation. Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force spoke to the 639 graduate and doctoral students, 1,128 bachelor’s degree candidates, 63 law graduates, and 69 receive their M.D. degree. An additional 13 law students who graduated in December were recognized at…

NDSU celebrates the 2020 winter commencement virtually

A total of one thousand 44 undergrad and graduate students were part of the graduating class.

December 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- The virtual celebration included messages from NDSU President Dean Bresciani, Provost Margaret Fitzgerald and student speaker Darby Beyer. A total of one thousand 44 undergrad and graduate students from eight different colleges are part of the graduating class. Student speaker Darby Beyer says students graduating should be proud of what they’ve accomplished amid a very difficult year. “We are…

UND Hosts Virtual Commencement For The Class Of 2020

Students are encouraged to post their graduation pictures online with the hashtag #UNDProud

May 16, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Todd Buchwitz was not expecting to be graduating in the living room of his home. “I mean back in January and February, I wouldn’t have predicted this at all. And then, things changed quickly,” says Buchwitz, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. So quickly that he wasn’t able to properly say goodbye…

NDSU offers digital materials for 2020 graduates

May 8, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – NDSU curbs the disappointment of the postponed Commencement Ceremony for 2020 spring graduates. Due to COVID-19, NDSU’s graduation will be pushed back until December. That doesn’t mean the university is content to let their hundreds of student pass the date without a chance to celebrate. Until May 16th, NDSU will be rolling out digital celebration materials so…

UND to Host Virtual Commencement Ceremonies May 16

There will be three commencement ceremonies.

April 30, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The University of North Dakota will be hosting virtual commencement ceremonies on May 16 for all graduating students. There will be three commencement ceremonies. One ceremony will honor Graduate and Undergraduates, the second ceremony will honor the School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the third ceremony will honor the School of Law. Each ceremony will include remarks…

NDSCS Moves Spring Commencement To August

Commencement was originally scheduled to be held on May 15, but was postponed in response to COVID-19

April 23, 2020

TJ Nelson,

WAHPETON, N.D. — North Dakota State College of Science reschedules its spring commencement ceremony to Friday, August 21. NDSCS will follow guidelines for resuming gatherings and public events as they plan for commencement and the start of fall classes on August 24. Commencement was originally scheduled to be held on May 15, but was postponed in response to COVID-19. NDSCS…

657 Bison end college careers at NDSU commencement

December 20, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – For many, the end of the year sparks new beginnings. This is especially true for the North Dakota State University students who will be leaving this decade as alumni. A commencement of 657, all crossing the graduation stage at different levels of their educational journey. Some see it as over the hill and into their futures while…