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Inauguration

Andrew P. Armacost was inaugurated as the 13th President of the University of North Dakota on Oct. 5, 2020.

President Armacost's Inaugural Address

In his inaugural address, University of North Dakota President Andrew Armacost speaks on gratitude, pride, academic excellence and other themes drawn from “Alma Mater,” the university’s school song.

President SPEECH TRANSCRIPT

Video of Full Ceremony

Program

Download the Inauguration Program or view it below.

It is our goal at UND to change the world – to convince our students that they, too, will change the world.President Andrew ArmacostInaugural Address
October 5, 2020
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