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Dr. Andrew Armacost was chosen by the State Board of Higher Education to serve as the University of North Dakota’s 13th president. Armacost officially began his tenure as UND President on June 1, 2020.

Armacost recently completed his service as the Dean of the Faculty at the U.S. Air Force Academy. With more than 30 years on active duty and 20 years at the Academy, Armacost served in the rank of Brigadier General as the chief academic officer for this nationally renowned institution.

As the UND President, Armacost:

Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the University.
Works with senior administration to develop, shape and sustain the vision and mission of the University.
Carries out approved policies and regulations governing the University.
Promotes the intellectual, physical and fiscal health of the University.
Leads our efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and to promote the health and safety of our staff, faculty, and students, while ensuring UND delivers vibrant educational programs.

Armacost Biography

Leadership Philosophy

President Armacost's leadership philosophy includes five ways in which we can come together as a campus and community.

Love your people and take good care of them
We are always here for our students
Learning and discovery of new knowledge should happen with a sense of wonderment and humility
Everyone is great at something
Treat everyone at our campus and our community with dignity and respect

My philosophy is to love your people. Take care of them, involve them and offer an opportunity for growth.President Armacost

Task Force on the Future of Education Final Report

The Task Force on the Future of Education at UND invites faculty, staff, students and community members to provide feedback on its final recommendations.

View Final Report

Latest News from the President

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Have skills, will travel

A veteran higher-ed executive who specializes in interim positions, former Interim VP for Student Affairs Beth Hellwig shares her impressions of UND

1/26/2023

7:15PM

Inflation key issue for UND, state during legislative session

UND President Armacost and University officials address ND Legislature’s House Appropriations Committee

1/12/2023

5:59PM

VIDEO: Creating community and belonging on campus

In his first video message of 2023, President Armacost offers best wishes, invites campus to two marquee events this month

1/10/2023

1:10PM

UND student wins Marshall Scholarship

Sydney Menne, a Math and Physics major, is UND’s first student to win the highly competitive award

12/13/2022

4:54PM

UND LEADS Strategic Plan

The University of North Dakota was founded by people who wanted to make a difference - to better their lives and the lives of others. UND LEADS builds on this legacy and reflects the wisdom and dreams of our entire UND community. t's five strategic pillars, Learning, Equity, Affinity, Discovery and Service, will be UND's foundation for years to come.

Strategic Plan