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UND president says discovery of more Indigenous remains possible

Andrew ArmacostGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KNOX) – The president of the University of North Dakota says there may be additional Native American remains and artifacts on campus that are yet to be found. UND President Andrew Armacost recently disclosed that some 250 boxes of Indigenous remains and artifacts were discovered in March. Research is under way to figure out why the…

UND students react to Native American remains found on campus

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Many University of North Dakota students, particularly those with Native roots, are upset after hearing from school president Andrew Armacost. The school committee are looking to identify which tribes the ancestral remains belong to. Once identified, they said they’ll have two years to return them. A member from UND’s American Indian Center says, “We’re here,…

UND plays a small part in Artemis I rocket

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A University of North Dakota assistant professor helped make space flight system components on the Artemis One rocket whose launch had to be postponed. Dr. Keith Crisman worked on the project during an internship with Marshall Space Flight Center in 2012. The Chair of the UND Space Studies program, Dr. Pablo De Leon, was at…

Lawsuit seeks to reinstate UND women’s hockey program

UND women’s hockey teamFARGO (KVRR) – Four women who recently graduated from North Dakota high schools have filed a class action lawsuit that seeks to reinstate the University of North Dakota women’s hockey program. The complaint was filed in federal court.  It comes three years after a judge dismissed a similar complaint by former UND Fighting Hawks players. The women…

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…

UND ends work on gender inclusion policy

The plan would have required the use of a transgender person's preferred pronouns and the use of facilities that align with their gender identity.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – UND President Andrew Armacost says the University will stop work on its draft policy on gender inclusion — and will not implement it. The policy was recently criticized by the North Dakota Catholic Conference, in a letter to parents of students in Catholic high schools. In a statement Friday, Armacost said “when speech becomes the…

UND basketball games cancelled due to COVID-19 protocol

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KVRR) –  Two University of North Dakota men’s basketball games have been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols. The Summit League office made the announcement, canceling Thursday’s game against South Dakota and Saturday’s game with South Dakota State. The Summit League’s Joint Council voted unanimously to change its COVID-19 No Contest policy for the remainder of the 2021-22…

UND honors East Asian culture with Feel of Korea event

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The University of North Dakota celebrates East Asian culture with its first Feel of Korea cultural event. It’s co hosted by the UND Korean Culture Exchange Club and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea from Chicago. People enjoyed the Golden Globe winning Korean film “Minari,” snacks, music and traditional clothing and games. UND…

University of North Dakota honors 9/11 victims

"Today is a way for our campus to come together to honor their memories and to better appreciate their service and what they gave."

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The University of North Dakota is commemorating the lives lost 20 years ago during the September 11th attacks. “Today is a way for our campus to come together to honor their memories and to better appreciate their service and what they gave,” UND President Andy Armacost said. 20 years since tragedy struck, the memory of…