President's Statements
Statement by UND President Robert Kelley on Nickname
11/10/2011
The University of North Dakota appreciates the work of the North Dakota Legislature this week in passing SB 2370. With the signature of Gov. Jack Dalrymple, this action allows UND to complete the directive of the State Board of Higher Education and to meet the terms of the 2007 settlement agreement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association by transitioning away from the current nickname and logo. [...]
Statement From UND President Robert Kelley About Sen. Bob Stenehjem
08/19/2011
I am saddened by the news of the death of North Dakota Senate Majority Leader Bob Stenehjem. It was clear from my many interactions with Bob that he always had the best interests of the state in mind and at heart. He was a pillar in the legislative community and as a leader who constantly worked for the betterment of North Dakota.
Statement on Community and Respect for Diversity and Difference
03/23/2011
At the University of North Dakota, our core mission revolves around educating tomorrow's leaders, advancing knowledge, and serving our communities. Our mission statement embraces and embodies the value of diversity as well as lifelong curiosity and learning, service to others, and shared responsibility for the betterment of our communities and the world around us [...]
Code of Conduct
06/24/2010
The University of North Dakota (University/UND) is committed to ethical and professional conduct. The University’s leadership expects that each individual performing any activities on behalf of UND will adhere to those standards in the performance of her/his duties [...]
Statement on Death of U.S. District Judge Rodney Webb
08/10/2009
"The University of North Dakota is mourning the death of our good friend U.S. District Judge Rodney Webb. Judge Webb graduated from UND with a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration in 1957 and a Juris Doctor degree with distinction from the School of Law School in 1959 [...]
Letter Concerning Decision by the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education
05/14/2009
Dear Campus Community: Today, Thursday, May 14, the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education passed the following unanimous motion [...]
Statement On Students Helping Sandbag in Fargo
03/23/2009
I am gratified -- and not at all surprised -- that our students are eager to volunteer to assist our neighbors in Fargo in their flood preparation efforts. Such concern for others is a hallmark of the University of North Dakota community [...]
Statement on UND President Emeritus Thomas J. Clifford
02/05/2009
The University of North Dakota is mourning the loss of President Emeritus Thomas J. Clifford, a North Dakota icon regarded as the most dynamic and influential figure in the history of higher education in this state and region [...]
Statement on Zero Tolerance for Violent Behavior
02/03/2009
The University of North Dakota will have ZERO TOLERANCE for violent behavior and for any individual who engages in violent behavior [...]