UNIVERSITY of
NORTH DAKOTA GENERAL COMMENCEMENT
August 5, 2022 Grand Forks, North Dakota
Officers of the University Andrew P. Armacost President
Eric Link
Meloney Linder
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Vice President for Marketing & Communications
Karla Mongeon-Stewart
Vice President for Student Affairs
Beth Hellwig
Vice President for Finance & Operations
John Mihelich
Joshua Wynne
Vice President for Research & Economic Development
Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Scott Correll Registrar
State Board of Higher Education Casey Ryan Grand Forks – Chair
Kevin Black
John Warford
Minot
Bismarck
Danita Bye
Sadie Hanson
Stanley
Student Member University of North Dakota
Nick Hacker Bismarck
Lisa Montplaisir
Tim Mihalick
Faculty Advisor North Dakota State University
Minot
Jeffry Volk West Fargo
Michael Linnell Staff Advisor Minot State University
The Order of Exercises 2022 Summer Commencement Ceremony President Andrew P. Armacost, Presiding 3:00 P.M., Friday, August 5 Chester Fritz Auditorium Prelude Music..........................................................................................Brent Hermans Processional........................................................................ “Pomp and Circumstance” Brent Hermans, Pianist Please stand during the Processional “America the Beautiful”..........................................................Kylar Moltzan, Soloist Greetings from the State Board of Higher Education...........................Casey Ryan, SBHE President Commencement Speaker.....................................................................James Mochoruk (page 11) Presentation of Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor..............President Andrew P. Armacost (Chester Fritz information found on pages 11-12) Conferring of Academic Degrees......................................................President Andrew P. Armacost Darrin Looker, Proctor (page 3) Alumni Greeting........................................................................................... Sarah Prout UND Alumni Association and Foundation “Alma Mater”.....................................................................Kylar Moltzan, Song Leader Ressional.....................................................................................Brent Hermans, Pianist
Alma Mater Hail to thee, O Alma Mater! Hail to thee with heart and tongue! Pride we feel and love yet greater While we raise our grateful song. Home of lofty thought and learning, Beacon o’er our western land, Shrine whence still the everburning Torch is passed from hand to hand.
Academic Pageantry The pageantry of American colleges and universities, including such ceremonies as commencement, has been inherited from the medieval universities of the 11th and 12th centuries. Academic life as it is known today began in the Middle Ages, first in the church and then in the guilds. The teaching guild was the Guild of the Master of Arts, in which the Bachelor was the apprentice of the Master and the dress was the outward sign of privilege and responsibility.
continued. To maintain continuity with the past, University of North Dakota faculty, the stage officials and the degree candidates will wear academic dress. Principal features of academic garb are the gown, cap and hood. Early it became necessary for universities to set rules to preserve the dignity and meaning of academic dress. Both Cambridge and Oxford since the 15th century have made academic dress a matter of university control even to its minor details, and have repeatedly published revised regulations. American universities agreed on a definite system in 1895.
The ceremony you will witness today will be less formal than would have been the case even a few decades ago. Still, many traditions have been
Academic Dress The Gown
of North Dakota, the tassel colors associated with academic divisions are: white, College of Arts and Sciences; drab (subdued orange), Nistler College of Business and Public Administration; black and white, John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences; light blue, College of Education and Human Development; orange, School of Engineering and Mines; purple, School of Law; green, School of Medicine; apricot, College of Nursing; black, School of Graduate Studies. For undergraduate students, the tassels hang on the right side of the cap until they receive their degrees, at which time the tassel is moved to the left. For master’s and doctoral students, the tassel hangs on the left side of the cap and is not moved.
The flowing gown comes from the 12th century. While it originally may have been worn as protection against the chill of unheated buildings, it has today become symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, for it covers any trappings of rank or social standing underneath. It is black for all degrees, with pointed sleeves for the bachelor’s degree recipient, long closed sleeves with a slit at the arm or wrist for the master’s degree, or full bell double sleeves for the doctoral degree. Bachelor’s and master’s degree gowns have no trimming. For the doctoral degree, the gown is faced down the front with velvet and has three bars of velvet across the sleeves in the color distinctive of the faculty or discipline to which the degree pertains.
The Hood
The Cap
The hood is trimmed with one or more chevrons of a secondary color on the ground of the primary color of the college. The color of the facing of the hood denotes the discipline represented by the degree; the color of the lining designates the university or college which granted the degree. The official colors of the University of North Dakota, selected by the student body in preparation for the institution’s first commencement in 1889, are the pink and green of the prairie rose.
Under Roman law, a slave that had been set free received the privilege of wearing a cap. The academic cap is a sign of freedom of scholarship, and of the responsibility and dignity with which scholarship endows the wearer. Ancient poetry records the cap of scholarship as square to symbolize the book. The color of the tassel denotes the discipline. At the University
Ceremonial Objects The Mace
important that it was usually worn around the neck for safekeeping. The wearing of the seal eventually became a symbol of authority. One side of the medallion worn by the president bears an engraving of the University’s official seal and the names of all former presidents are included on the chain of office.
The mace was initially modeled after a 12th century implement of war. In earlier days, the mace, or heavy staff, was borne by or carried before a magistrate or other dignitary as an ensign of authority. A mace is placed as the symbol of royal authority on the treasury table in the British House of Commons at the opening of each session and is removed at its close. In the U.S. House or Representatives, it is a rather plain staff mounted in a marble pedestal at the right hand of the Speaker. The mace of the University of North Dakota symbolizes authority to carry out its mission, especially the granting of degrees. Made from the oak of the University’s first building, “Old Main,” the mace is carried by a marshal during academic processions and is placed at a prominent spot on the stage during commencement.
The Charter The University of North Dakota was founded six years before North Dakota became a state. The original, handwritten charter, enacted in 1883 by the Dakota Territorial Assembly, is preserved in UND’s archives. One facsimile is displayed in the President’s Office and another is used at commencements and other special occasions.
The University Flag The University flag features the UND flame logo set on a white background. The flag is used at ceremonial events and is carried by the honorary faculty flag marshal to lead the commencement procession. The flag is displayed on the stage during the commencement ceremony along with the mace and charter.
The Medallion A medallion or seal of office worn by the head of an educational institution is a practice that also dates to the Middle Ages. In those times, a seal was used to mark documents as official. Possession of the seal was so
The Awarding of Degrees The awarding of degrees and academic distinctions listed in this program is contingent upon successful completion of the various program requirements. Commencement ceremonies at UND are planned through Ceremonies & University Events in the Division of Marketing & Communications. The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. For more information on equal opportunity policies and procedures, see UND catalogs and other major printed pieces.
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School of Graduate Studies: Doctoral Degrees Chris Nelson, Dean
Aerospace Sciences Robert Kraus, Dean
Doctor of Philosophy Terry J. Jaggers Annapolis, MD Aerospace Sciences Dissertation: Is United States (U.S.) Policy Sufficient to Develop Earth-Moon Economic Zone Infrastructures by 2049? Advisor: Michael Dodge
Arts & Sciences Brad Rundquist, Dean
Doctor of Philosophy Houssein Saeid Amjaour Grand Forks, ND Chemistry Dissertation: Synthesis and Properties of Cyclobutane-1,2-Dicarboylic Acids and Their Derivatives from Substituted Cinnamic Acids Advisor: Qianli Chu
Anna Elizabeth Croghan Mount Vernon, IA Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Sluggish Cognitive Tempo in a Pediatric Population Advisor: Joseph Miller
Lynda R. LaFond Grand Forks, ND Biology Dissertation: Small Mammal Community Ecology in a Northern Grassland Advisor: Kathryn Yurkonis
Kristen Leighton Grand Forks, ND Psychology Dissertation: The Moral Foundations of Attitudes Toward Mask Wearing Advisor: Heather Terrell
Ani Celine Mangold
Lynn R. Martell
Alexandra Taylor Rehovsky
Dunseith, ND Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Examining Cultural Identification and Substance Use Among American Indian and Caucasian Adults Advisor: J. Douglas McDonald
Dominic Nkafu Nkemngong Grand Forks, ND Chemistry Dissertation: Exploring [2+2] Photoreaction to Synthesize Cyclobutane Di And Tetracarboxylic Acid Building Blocks from Biomass-Derived Precursors Advisor: Qianli Chu
Sameera Madhusanka Pathirana Pathiranage Grand Forks, ND Physics Dissertation: Scanning Tunneling Microscopy/ Spectroscopy Measurements and Density Functional Theory Calculations On Cr/Si Modified Surfaces And Probing Dielectric Properties Of A Si Nanocrystal Thin Film Using XPS Advisor: Nuri Oncel
Sarah Elizabeth Reagen Grand Forks, ND Chemistry Dissertation: Development of Biomass-Derived Nanoparticles for Biological and Medical Applications Advisor: Julia Xiaqjun Zhao
Minneapolis, MN Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Factors Influencing Levels of Secondary Traumatic Stress in Non-Offending Caregivers of Children With Sexual or Physical Abuse Histories Advisor: Alan King
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Forest Park, IL Clinical Psychology Dissertation: The Impact of Betrayal Trauma on Sexual Assertiveness in Women and the Examination of Trust and Self-Esteem as Mediating Factors Advisor: Heather Terrell
Hillary Elizabeth Smith Grand Rapids, MI Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Telehealth Satisfaction Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic Advisor: John-Paul Legerski
Purna Chandra Rao Vasireddy Grand Forks, ND Chemistry Dissertation: Investigation of Stoichiometric and Catalytic Palladium Mediated Reactions Advisor: Irina Smoliakova
Victoria Dawn Williams Watford City, ND Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Retired Indigenous and Non-Indigenous College Student-Athletes Mental Health Relating to Athletic Identity, Cultural Identity, and Career Transition Advisor: J. Douglas McDonald
School of Graduate Studies: Doctoral Degrees Education & Human Development Cindy Juntunen, Dean
Doctor of Education Arinola Tejumade Adebayo St. Cloud, MN Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Helping Students from Refugee Backgrounds Succeed In Higher Education Through Support Systems Advisor: Bonni Gourneau
Heather Marie DeWaard-Flickinger Forest City, IA Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Examining Relationships Between Wellness and Student Success: Recommendations For Integration of Wellness at A Community College Advisor: Zarrina Azizova and Radomir Mitic
Rachel Dwyer Horace, ND Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Comparative Analysis of Instructional Strategies to Improve Student Engagement in an Online Introductory Undergraduate French Course Advisor: Bonni Gourneau
Kyle Cromer Elliott Paso Robles, CA Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Development of the Share Your Story Program: Understanding How Self-Stigma and Mental Health Storytelling Influence Mental Health Experiences on College Campuses Advisor: Deborah Worley
Mena Therese Hill Lawrence, KS Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Instructional Coach Professional Learning: Developing Reflective Practices, Cultural Competence, and Self-Efficacy in an 8-week Asynchronous Course Advisor: Bonni Gourneau
Michelle Lea Keller Bismarck, ND Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Physical Therapists’ Decision to Practice in Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion Management: A Qualitative Study of Influences Advisor: Jared Schlenker
Valerie Lynn Lefor Springfield, VA Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Rural States’ Use of Federal Government Terminology Related to Federal Student Aid and Postsecondary Accreditation: A Toolkit to Support Information Access and Use for Rural Students Advisor: Deborah Worley
DeLana Lynn McLean Devils Lake, ND Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: A Role of Tribal Funding in American Indian Postsecondary Success: Inquiry into the Problem of Practice Advisor: Zarrina Azizova
Nicole Marie Reybok Grand Forks, ND Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Internet Training Modules Targeting Parent Involvement With Students in Home-Based Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Kristen Votava
Tara Ronke Tyndall, SD Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: The Importance of Inclusive Classrooms for Students with Disabilities: Research Leading to the Creation of a Needs Assessment to Support Inclusive Classrooms Advisor: Jared Schlenker
Jessica Lynn Schiller South Bend, IN Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: A Survey of Research Administrators to Identify Areas of Administrative Burden in Federal Research Grant Management Advisor: Steven LeMire
Shayna K. Shriver Belington, WV Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Increasing Implementation Fidelity of Behavior Intervention Plans in Public Schools Following Delivery of Remote Behavior Skills Training for Staff Advisor: Shannon Grave
Carly Elizabeth Theis Hillsboro, ND Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Restorative Justice Practices in Middle School Settings in North Dakota Advisor: Jared Schlenker
Renee Lynn Ullom Key West, FL Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Effective Differentiation Strategies for Engaging English Language Learners in the General Education Classroom: An Implementation Study Advisor: Bonni Gourneau
Brittany Ann Upton Bismarck, ND Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Beyond the Brick and Mortar: Examining Internal Selection of Principals Advisor: Jared Schlenker
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Doctor of Philosophy Kara Kaatz Bauer Fargo, ND Counseling Psychology Dissertation: Satisfaction with Nursing Home Decision for Family Caregivers of Older Adults Advisor: Kara Wettersten
Bridget Glynn Brooks Lengby, MN Teaching and Learning Dissertation: Campus Climate for LGBTQIA+/Two Spirits at a Midwestern Tribal College Advisor: Sonja Brandt
Yvonne Helene Overn Cannon Moorhead, MN Teaching and Learning Dissertation: Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Self-Efficacy: From Theory to Practice Advisor: Pamela Beck
Chia-Lin Chang Grand Forks, ND Educational Foundations & Research Dissertation: Meta-Analysis for Comparing Effect Between Game-Based Learning Versus Gamification Utilized in Nutrition Education Advisor: Robert Stupnisky
Clayton Reed Dodson Portland, ND Teaching and Learning Dissertation: Transformational and Executive Coaching Framework: Perceptions of Elementary Principals Advisor: Bonni Gourneau
Ryan Paul Guthridge Grand Forks, ND Educational Foundations & Research Dissertation: Evaluating Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence as Solutions for Delayed Flight Progress in Aviation Pilot Training Advisor: Virginia Clinton-Lisell
Yue Lyu Tampa, FL Counseling Psychology Dissertation: The Lived Experience of Chinese International Students Seeking Internships During Optional Practical Training (OPT) Program Advisor: Rachel Navarro
Jeff Paul Maliskey Grand Forks, ND Education, Health, & Behavioral Studies Dissertation: The History of Queer Resistance and Student Activism at the University of North Dakota Advisor: Diana D’Amico Pawlewicz
School of Graduate Studies: Doctoral Degrees Doctor of Philosophy, continued Amy Kristine Maslowski Little Falls, MN Counseling Psychology Dissertation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Motivational Interviewing Training Effectiveness Among Students-in-Training Advisor: Cindy Juntunen
Erika Elizabeth Meierding Mankato, MN Counseling Psychology Dissertation: The Impact of Traumatic Experiences on Women’s Mental Health: The Moderating Effect of Violent Media Consumption Advisor: Kara Wettersten
Sarah J. Owens
Trevor Alan Waagen
Grand Forks, ND Education, Health, & Behavioral Studies Dissertation: Higher Education Professional Staff Engagement: Looking in and Beyond the Great Resignation Advisor: Deborah Worley
Marissa Elizabeth Saad Grand Forks, ND Major:Teaching and Learning Dissertation: Investigating Gender Diversity, Equity, And Inclusivity and Students’ Experiences Within Collegiate Team-Based Learning Environments Advisor: Donna Pearson
Grand Forks, ND Counseling Psychology Dissertation: Non-binary Gender Identity Development: A Qualitative Study Advisor: Kara Wettersten
Robyn G. Walker Minot, ND Major:Teaching and Learning Dissertation: Assessing Learning in Simulation Experiences in Graduate Programs for SpeechLanguage Pathology: A Phenomenological Study Advisor: Carolyn Ozaki
Engineering & Mines Brian Tande, Dean
Doctor of Philosophy
John Carville Chauvin
Vibhas Jagdish Pandey
Lakewood, CA Electrical Engineering Dissertation: Application-Dependent Wavelength Selection for Hyperspectral Imaging Technologies Advisor: Kouhyar Tavakolian
Ailin Assady Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: The Impact of Stress Dependent Permeability Alteration on Gas Based EOR in The Bakken Formation Advisor: Vamegh Rasouli
John Albert Harju
Kalyanaraman Venugopal
Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: The Effect of Mineral Composition on Elastic Properties of the Bakken Formation in the Williston Basin, North Dakota Advisor: Vamegh Rasouli
Nidhal Badrouchi Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Evaluation of Co2 Enhanced Oil Recovery in Unconventional Reservoirs Advisor: Hui Pu
Lynn Dale Helms
Nourelhouda Khaled Rabeaa Benouadah Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Fracture Initiation and Propagation in Shale Formations with Anisotropic Toughness Advisor: Vamegh Rasouli
Pavankumar Challa Sasi Grand Forks, ND Civil Engineering Dissertation: Thermal Stability and Decomposition of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) using Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) and other porous materials Advisor: Feng Xiao
Houston, TX Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Characterization of Vertical Growth of Fractures in Layered Formations Advisor: Vamegh Rasouli Houston, TX Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Data Driven Approach to Saltwater Disposal (SWD) Well Location Optimization in North Dakota Advisor: Minou Rabiei
Shuai Xu
Mandan, ND Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Rock Physics Based Velocity-Porosity Correlations Developed for Estimation of the Elastic Properties of the Bakken Formations of the Williston Basin, North Dakota Advisor: Vamegh Rasouli
Sabah Javaid Grand Forks, ND Biomedical Engineering Dissertation: Synthesis and Characterization of PEEK-based Functional Composites for Biomedical Applications Advisor: Naima Kaabouch and Surojit Gupta
Grand Forks, ND Energy Engineering Dissertation: Development of Silicon-based Anodes with Coal-Derived Materials for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries Advisor: Xiaodong Hou
Agustinus Zandy Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Modelling and Simulations of Stress Shadow Effect on Multistage Hydraulic Fractures Advisor: Vamegh Rasouli
Medicine & Health Sciences Joshua Wynne, Dean
Occupational Therapy Doctorate Katie Christopherson Coon Rapids, MN Occupational Therapy Advisor: Nicole Harris
Dina Nickoson
Shivangi Patel
Gillette, WY Occupational Therapy Advisor: Anne Haskins
Des Plaines, IL Occupational Therapy Advisor: Anne Haskins
Ashley Osbjornson Glyndon, MN Occupational Therapy Advisor: Sarah Nielsen
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School of Graduate Studies: Doctoral Degrees Nursing & Professional Disciplines Maridee D. Shogren, Dean
Doctor of Nursing Practice Andrew Morris Blair Grand Forks, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle
Josephine Clair Erickson Bismarck, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle
Samantha Kay Gilbertson Detroit Lakes, MN Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle
Joanne Kay Gronewold Alamogordo, NM Nursing Practice Advisor: Patricia Parker
Jennifer Harrison Manvel, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: Mary Jane Rivard
Paige Helm Windsor, CO Nursing Practice Advisor: Brian Higgerson
Abigail Ann Hineman Fargo, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle
Ashley Lynne Jaspers St. Peter, MN Nursing Practice Advisor: Patricia Parker
Ariel Elizabeth Mack
Taylor Lee Shereck
Lincoln, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle
Grand Forks, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle
Caleb John Midura
Rebekah Strack
Bismarck, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle
Fargo, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle
Cordelia Obianuju Nwankwo Minot, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: Patricia Parker
Leah Lauren Weidler Minot, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle
Kevin Matoke Ogutu
Cassandra M. Whitney
Minot, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle
Grand Forks, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle
Dexter Travis Peries
Brandon Yurczyk
Fargo, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle
Fargo, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle
Morgan Ruth Rinke Moorhead, MN Nursing Practice Advisor: Elizabeth Gotay
Doctor of Philosophy Penny Marie Briese
Brittin Axel Roberts Duluth, MN Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle
Marketta Latrice Roberts Maumelle, AR Nursing Practice Advisor: Elizabeth Gotay
Jamestown, ND Nursing Dissertation: Factors Associated with New Hospital Nurses’ Self-Efficacy in Providing Palliative End-Of-Life Care Advisor: Darlene Hanson
School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Chris Nelson, Dean
Aerospace Sciences Robert Kraus, Dean
Master of Science Sophie Marie Bielawski Grand Forks, ND Space Studies
Ian McCann
Chicago, IL Space Studies
Christian Michael Nairy Grand Forks, ND Atmospheric Sciences
David Clinton Spencer Laurel, MD Space Studies
Logan J. Twohey
Louisville, KY Atmospheric Sciences
Todd Michael Heyne Omaha, NE Aviation
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School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Arts & Sciences Brad Rundquist, Dean
Master of Science Robert Boyd
Grand Forks, ND Physics
Master of Arts
Hayden D. Drown
Teresa Arthur
Shannon Leigh Hardy
Fargo, ND Linguistics
Matthew Bianco
Minot, ND Business Administration
East Grand Forks, MN Physics
Daniel Ellefson
Savage, MN Business Administration
Aurora, CO Psychology
Aaron Felker
Emily Carpenter
Shawn Richard Krueger
Michael Chiang
Jenica Nicole Lesser
Kaleigh Elise Engert
McKenzie K. Schueller
Courtney D. Haycraft
Madison Jean-Marie Waldron
Walhalla, ND History
Belleville, IL Forensic Psychology New Hartford, NY Forensic Psychology Minot, ND Forensic Psychology
St. Paul, MN Biology
Sagine Joseph
Bronx, NY Forensic Psychology
Madison Gabrielle Knoll Grand Forks, ND English
James Robert Passetti Roach, MO Linguistics
Stephen Cardinal Pitts Rexburg, ID Forensic Psychology
Lael Kristin Scott
Opa Locka, FL Forensic Psychology
Charity Jerusha Anne Seidler Littleton, CO Linguistics
Chelsea Nicole Skinner Whitesburg, GA Forensic Psychology
Gena N. Wambsganss St. Hilaire, MN Linguistics
Brooke Wegermann
Colorado Springs, CO Forensic Psychology
Puyallup, WA Business Administration
Papillion, NE Physics
Ryan Hutchinson Horn Maple Grove, MN Business Administration
Fargo, ND Psychology
Jessica Lehman
Eveleth, MN Psychology
Fangyuan Su
Grand Forks, ND Music
Gilbert, AZ Business Administration
James Peterson
Old Hickory, TN Business Administration
Business & Public Administration Amy Henley, Dean
Master of Accountancy
Master of Public Administration Timothy Virgil Bray
Crosslake, MN Public Administration
Abigail McLure Harris Eagle River, AK Public Administration
Danielle Decker Hopkins, MN Accountancy
Gracie Ruth Lian
Hailey Kay Rose Dimock
Grand Forks, ND Public Administration
Sun Prairie, WI Accountancy
Thomas Brian Doyle Minneapolis, MN Accountancy
Jonathan Pearson Estes Duluth, MN Accountancy
Master of Science in Applied Economics & Predictive Analytics Emmanuel Chuks Yusuf Musa
Daedrian Tranell Gore
Minneapolis, MN Applied Economics & Predictive Analytics
Canal Winchester, OH Accountancy
Alex Dean Hanson Bismarck, ND Accountancy
Anne Elizabeth Holland
Master of Music
Audubon, MN Business Administration
Andrew John Gonnerman
Andrew Scott Hodge Charlottesville, VA Linguistics
Master of Business Administration
Roberts, WI Accountancy
Stephen Warren Home Wellington, FL Accountancy
Brandi Lynne Momerak Grand Forks, ND Accountancy
Timour Shah
San Ramon, CA Accountancy
Shayna Syverson Hawley, MN Accountancy
Kris Arthur Thiel Rugby, ND Accountancy
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School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Education & Human Development Cindy Juntunen, Dean
Master of Arts Shannon Rae Krueger Minot, ND Counseling
Emily Marie Hedstrom Minnetonka, MN Counseling
Mats Moe
Grand Forks, ND Counseling
Presley Glenn Morstad Grand Forks, ND Counseling
Justin C. Phillippi Moorhead, MN Counseling
Justin Lamar Woodward Grand Forks, ND Counseling
Avigayil Rina Samuels
Chelsea Hunt
Jill Maree Schumacher
Aubree Lynn Jaeger
Ember Stewart
Noel A. Kangas
Payton Shea Wilcox
Jodie Jo-Ann Kersten
Spring Valley, NY Special Education
Greybull, WY Reading Education
Reynolds, ND Special Education
Grand Rapids, MN Special Education
West Fargo, ND Special Education
Fargo, ND Special Education
Grand Forks, ND Elementary Education
Bottineau, ND Reading Education
Gina Kinney
Master of Science
Aviva Cohen
Lakewood, NJ Special Education
Gregory Michael Elsen Pittsville, WI TESOL
Samantha Finger
Thief River Falls, MN Elementary Education
Lyndsay Marie Hathaway Clovis, CA Special Education
Macey Hertz
Bismarck, ND Special Education
Kaisa Marie Hickman Hermantown, MN Special Education
Kayla Huttunen
Wadena, MN Elementary Education
Kendra Lee Junso Sioux Falls, SD Special Education
Karlie Jean Kerr
Fargo, ND Special Education
Penny Morin
Devils Lake, ND Instructional Design & Technology
Timothy Patrick Oneal
Ashland City, TN Instructional Design & Technology
Lane Deon Pereboom Sabin, MN Special Education
Elizabeth Lee Peterson Brooklyn Center, MN Reading Education
Hannah Rose Kovash Dickinson, ND Special Education
Natasha Rose Azure Grand Forks, ND Special Education
Melissa Sue Lange Greenacres, WA Reading Education
Mary Ann Bennett Bismarck, ND Special Education
Reuven Lowy
Far Rockaway, NY Special Education
Sarah Geneva Boston Williston, ND Reading Education
Katherine Suzan Martinez Canoga Park, CA Special Education
Allison Faye Bulford Villa Rica, GA Special Education
Kimberly Josephine Cubero Pearson West Orange, NJ Special Education
Jaime Daniel Campos
Master of Education
Audubon, MN Special Education
East Grand Forks, MN Kinesiology
Elise Ann Powers Minneapolis, MN Special Education
Kristin Mae Carew Fargo, ND Special Education
Denise Raguzin Clemente
Wade Ernest Carlin
West Fargo, ND Instructional Design & Technology
Karissa Nicole Ciccone Jacksonville, NC Elementary Education
East Northport, NY Special Education
Tatiana Riskey
Grand Forks, ND Special Education
Nivi M. Rivera
Milwaukee, WI Special Education
Jill Suzanne Cox
Lafayette, CO Special Education
Kendra Nicole Roob
Katelyn Marie Donaldson Perry Hall, MD Reading Education
Alexandria, MN Special Education
Janel Ruzzi
Taylorsville, UT Early Childhood Education
Sarah Marie Drevlow Lincoln, ND Special Education
Kelsey Catherine Gunkelman Stuber Fargo, ND Reading Education
Nicole Fagerstrom Chisholm, MN Special Education
Katie Venard
Beulah, ND Special Education
Yael Farkas
University City, MO Special Education
Shannon Terese Wheeler Pequot Lakes, MN Early Childhood Education
Deborah Gross
Baltimore, MD Special Education
Emily Grace White
Grand Forks AFB, ND Special Education
Kacy Elyse Hettwer Devils Lake, ND Special Education
Alyssa Wilson
Kristina Marie Hildebrandt Williston, ND Reading Education
West Fargo, ND Reading Education
Laura Jeanette Wollmann Olivet, SD Special Education
Haley Rae Horne
Fargo, ND Reading Education
Jayme L. Wray
Lincoln, ND Special Education
Tanya Huisman
Bismarck, ND Special Education
Krista Wright
Hillsboro, ND Special Education
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School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Engineering & Mines Brian Tande, Dean
Nursing & Professional Disciplines
Medicine & Health Sciences Joshua Wynne, Dean
Master of Engineering Nicholas Thomas Axline Jamestown, ND Mechanical Engineering
Seamus Vincent Crane Holland, MI Petroleum Engineering
Jessica Marie Eagle-Bluestone Fargo, ND Energy Systems Engineering
John Anthony Hamling Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering
Mohamed Lamine Malki Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering
Saye King Meneyegehn Fargo, ND Environmental Engr
Sheida Sheikheh
Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering
Oscar Suarez
Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering
Jennifer Angelica Zeller
Maridee D. Shogren, Dean
Master of Public Health Master of Science
Megan Carlson
Anchorage, AK Public Health
Nicole Altman Aberdeen, SD Nursing
Chia-Lin Chang
Grand Forks, ND Public Health
Allison Elizabeth Awunti
Katarina Kristine Domitrovich Fargo, ND Public Health
Kirstin Moneaka Baker
Belinda Veronica Gutierrez Phoenix, AZ Public Health
Mohamed M. AlaaEldin Ahmed Soliman ElFaham Grand Forks, ND Mechanical Engineering
Jeremy Jedlicka Fountain, CO Cyber Security
Langdon, ND Nursing
Mehrnoosh Kaffashi Sylvania, OH Public Health
Jonathan Philip Beardsley Faribault, MN Nursing
Maggie Myers
St. Cloud, MN Public Health
Lucas Augustus Bendlin Le Mars, IA Nursing
Maria Privratsky Grand Forks, ND Public Health
Nicole Mura Beston New Town, ND Nursing
Brianna Wright
Hutchinson, MN Public Health
Daniel Paul Patrick Blair Richmond, VA Nursing
Master of Science
Lucy Casimir
Holly Bergh
Elizabeth Ann Castillo
Betsy Louise Young
Emily Christine Coughlin
East Grand Forks, MN Medical Laboratory Science
Fargo, ND Nursing
Mandan, ND Nursing Blaine, MN Nursing
Grand Forks, ND Biomedical Sciences
Rachel Ann Dahlquist Braham, MN Nursing
Caleb Matzke
Hastings, MN Mechanical Engineering
Emily Delaney St. Paul, MN Nursing
Zachary William Meduna Bismarck, ND Chemical Engineering
Michelle Rose Deutz Marshall, MN Nursing
Saroj Mishra
Grand Forks, ND Computer Science
Kelsey Rae Duchsherer Velva, ND Nursing
Michael Omoro Richmond, TX Cyber Security
Heidi Marie Eggers Hutchinson, MN Nursing
Ali Rirach
Minneapolis, MN Cyber Security
Maren Patricia Ernst Tea, SD Nursing
Michael Rosati
Pinckney, MI Environmental Engr
Kelly Marie Gahlon
East Grand Forks, MN Nursing
Abraham Sogoba Sherman, TX Cyber Security
Brooke Grooters Fargo, ND Nursing
Mitchell Erik Olstad Sueker Marshall, MN Biomedical Engineering
Cresencia Claire Hamre Fargo, ND Nursing
Reed Turner
Grand Forks, ND Civil Engineering
Golden Valley, MN Nursing
Emily Alissa Balsdon
New Brunswick, NJ Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science
Cottage Grove, MN Nursing
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School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Master of Science, continued
Jessica Mamer
Michele Lynn Thorpe
Sarah Ellen Hansen
Cammie Ann Miller
Christina Marie Timm
Maranda Kay Miller
Sylvia Michelle Wages
Justin Felix Mozinski
Heather Marie Welch
Viola C Nwachukwu
Kristi Mae Winter
Jodi Marie Olson
Peter James Wyatt
Kyle James Osmundson
Merrilyn Yang
Cindy Lynn Otto
Garrett Vincent Zewers
Valley City, ND Nursing
Billie Hansmeier Mapleton, ND Nursing
Tamara L. Harvanko Burnsville, MN Nursing
Anna Elizabeth Helfrich Westminster, CO Nutrition
Erica Lynn Hertzog Winsted, MN Nursing
DeeAnn Marie Hogenson Duluth, MN Nursing
Amanda Sue Hughley Rice, MN Nursing
Sarah Joy Hummer Stillwater, MN Nursing
Michelle Renee Jarman Hutchinson, MN Nursing
Melissa Dale John West Fargo, ND Nursing
Lydia Nahbila Kebila Anoka, MN Nursing
Maria Michela Kilgore Minot, ND Nutrition
Mariela Sheila Kirk Fargo, ND Nursing
Madison Renee Kirsch Bismarck, ND Nursing
Jessica Koenig
Bloomington, MN Nursing
Renee Lynn Johnson Kotlarz Hutchinson, MN Nursing
Brandee Kuznia Stephen, MN Nursing
Chelsey Marie Lawrence East Grand Forks, MN Nursing
Sierra Rose Link Fargo, ND Nursing
Warnakulasuriya Tania Lowe Fairfax, VA Nursing
Rachel Anne Mack Fargo, ND Nursing
Saru Maharjan
Sioux Falls, SD Nursing
Elizabeth Anne Malarkey Minot, ND Nursing
Taunton, MN Nursing
Ellendale, ND Nursing
Fargo, ND Nursing
Baxter, MN Nursing
Golden Valley, MN Nursing
Niceville, FL Nursing
West Fargo, ND Nursing
Spring Valley, MN Nursing
Fargo, ND Nursing
Alexandria, MN Nursing
Brookings, SD Nursing
Rugby, ND Nursing
Duluth, MN Nursing
Evansville, MN Nursing
West Lakeland, MN Nursing Lino Lakes, MN Nursing
Ashley Lynn Peterson Menomonie, WI Nursing
Master of Social Work
Emily Claire Quigley Minneapolis, MN Nursing
Hafsa Bashir Aden
East Grand Forks, MN Social Work
Bailey Nichole Ranum Harvey, ND Nursing
Caity Jasperson
Marice Kristianna Rodriguez Rapid City, SD Nursing
Fargo, ND Social Work
Diamond Moore
Grand Forks, ND Social Work
Carly Safranski Viking, MN Nursing
Taylor Kaye Pearson Fargo, ND Social Work
Kaili Marissa Salo Hibbing, MN Nursing
Mandy Marie Schell Grand Forks, ND Social Work
Chad Leonard Schiltz Casselton, ND Nursing
Jena Jean Sullivan Fisher, MN Social Work
Kendra Ann Seitz La Crescent, MN Nursing
Stephanie Ann Senn Mandan, ND Nursing
Kimloan Sloss Wayzata, MN Nursing
Brittney D. Smith Fargo, ND Nursing
Desiree Ann Smith Grand Forks, ND Nursing
Christine Jeannine Soxman Merrifield, MN Nursing
Taressa Lynn Strand Detroit Lakes, MN Nursing
Sarah Terpstra Fargo, ND Nursing
Christina Jean Thompson West Fargo, ND Nursing
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Commencement Speaker Jim (James) Mochoruk, Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor, History
His major book-length publications include, the People’s Co-op: The Life and Times of a North End Institution (Halifax: 2000); “Formidable Heritage:” Manitoba’s North and the Cost of Development, 1870 to 1930 (Winnipeg: 2004); Re-Imagining UkrainianCanadians: History, Politics and Identity (Toronto: 2011); and Civilian Internment in Canada: Histories and Legacies (Winnipeg: 2020.), a collection of essays co-edited with Rhonda Hinther. Jim has another co-edited book forthcoming in 2022, entitled For a Better World: The Winnipeg General Strike and the Workers’ Revolt, a collection of essays co-edited with Jim Naylor and Rhonda Hinther of Brandon University.
Jim earned his BA (Hons) from the University of Winnipeg and his MA and Ph.D. from the University of Manitoba. Since arriving at the University of North Dakota in 1993 he has developed a series of courses in Canadian, Canadian-US, British, and British Imperial History. Related to his work in northern and western Canada Jim has also developed a strong interest in First Nations history on both sides of the Canada-US border. Recognized as UND’s Outstanding Graduate Teacher in 1998, as UND’s Outstanding Faculty Scholar in 2011 and named a “Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor” in 2013, Jim has also been the recipient of three “Margaret McWilliams Awards” from the Manitoba Historical Society (2001, 2005 and 2020) for books he has written. In his various publications he has explored the history of northern development in Canada and the social, ethnic, political, and labor history of western Canada.
Jim has long been an advocate of shared governance at UND and has served on a wide array of UND Senate Committees, Task Forces, senior administrative search committees, and has served as both the Chair of his Department and of the UND Senate. He is currently serving as the Co-Chair of UND’s Strategic Planning Committee.
Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor & University Marshal A UND faculty member, chosen from the ranks of the Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors, carries the University flag and leads the commencement procession. Julia Xiaojun Zhao, Professor, Chemistry
Also, for five years, Zhao served as a program coordinator for the “Tribal College Students Initial Research Experience in the North Dakota Universities” program at UND. The program draws Native American students from multiple states, including North Dakota, to conduct on-campus research during the summer months.
Since 2004, Julia Zhao’s work in UND’s Department of Chemistry has positioned her as a preeminent expert in nanoparticles and nanomaterials. Having published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, several invited book chapters, and a book on the topic, Zhao has presented her work at conferences and seminars across the globe.
“Her continual outreach to tribal high schools and colleges alone puts her in a very high category of service activity,” wrote another colleague. “She has served on the editorial board for numerous journals and as an external reviewer for many others. Her service to the department, college, and university has also been extensive. She has chaired multiple departmental committees in her tenure, and has been an active participant in the University Senate for many years.”
Since the outset of her career in the College of Arts & Sciences, Zhao’s scholarly work has been well-funded through grants from the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense, and most recently through the North Dakota Industrial Commission and North Dakota Department of Commerce. Her current active awards total more than $4.5 million. Zhao’s leadership in the field of nanomaterials has led to her being the author or co-author of nine U.S. patents, eight of which have been fully awarded. Her research on fluorescent nanomaterials, quantum dots, and graphene-based materials has helped in developing new synthetic materials and identifying diverse applications for those materials in energy, environmental remediation, and biomedicine.
Zhao is regarded as one of the most active chemistry advisors for undergraduate research, having mentored 32 undergraduate students since 2006 and eight in the last two years. Throughout her UND career, she has supervised the research of 11 post-doctoral or visiting scholars. Under her mentorship, 10 students have graduated with a Ph.D. degree from UND Chemistry and four are currently pursuing a Ph.D. These students have been successful in garnering awards at UND and at regional and national conferences, having been recognized for research and service with more than 20 awards in the past 12 years.
One colleague nominating her for the distinction noted that Zhao’s consistent NSF funding as a sole principal investigator is exceptional since proposal success rates are close to 20 percent for the span of her research activity.
Colleagues also note Zhao’s impact on student success that comes through her teaching. Her work with the NSF, particularly for a Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education grant, encouraged collaboration between faculty in chemistry and physics as well as in chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineering to improve nanoscience education in the state. This work has resulted in a variety of new courses at UND.
“While the importance of nanoparticles in understanding nature and in harnessing this increased understanding for the betterment of humanity is generally accepted, nanoscience and nanotechnology is rife with dilettantes,” the colleague wrote. “In contrast, Dr. Zhao’s accomplishments are both scientifically significant and leading to tangible results of broader importance.” In addition to her outstanding research record, colleagues credit Zhao for her focus on service, specifically in promoting STEM and research careers among Native American communities in North Dakota. Since 2006, Zhao has created and delivered STEM projects for tribal high school and middle school students through ND EPSCoR’s “Nurturing American Tribal Undergraduate Research and Education” program. Each year, Zhao and her team travel to tribal colleges across the state to deliver these experiences.
“Dr. Zhao’s research experience in nanoscience and nanotechnology has clearly been invaluable to enhancing these courses’ classroom and laboratory experiences,” wrote one of her fellow professors. “Her well-regarded studies of nanomaterials – their safety, behavior, and biocompatibility – enhance her teaching of advanced university courses and also promise to inform a wider public debate on the health impacts of nanomaterials.”
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Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors The Chester Fritz Distinguished Professorships were established with an endowment gift from the late UND benefactor Chester Fritz, 1892-1983. Revenue from the endowment provides for cash stipends to one or more full-time UND faculty members, who thereafter may use the title “Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor.” Nominations are solicited from members of the V.P.A.A. Academic Cabinet and the Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors; these are evaluated by a committee chaired by the graduate dean and composed of three Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors and faculty representatives from each academic college not represented by a Fritz Professor. The recommendations are reviewed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and forwarded to the President for final decision.
Robert Beck (deceased), Law Richard Beringer, History William V. Borden (deceased), English Edward C. Carlson, Anatomy and Cell Biology William E. Cornatzer (deceased), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Richard D. Crawford, Biology Kenneth J. Dawes, Social Work Sandra Donaldson, English Manuchair Ebadi (deceased), Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics, and Clinical Neuroscience Ronald C. Engle, Theatre Arts Albert J. Fivizzani, Biology Mary Lou S. Fuller, Elementary Education Elizabeth Hampsten, English David Hein, Pharmacology and Toxicology Thomasine Heitkamp, Nursing Carla Wulff Hess, Communication Sciences and Disorders Richard L. Hill (deceased), Educational Administration Gordon Iseminger, History Warren Jensen, Aviation Harvey Knull, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology David O. Lambeth, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Richard G. Landry, Educational Measurements and Statistics Diane K. Langemo, Nursing Practice and Development Donald K. Lemon (deceased), Educational Leadership Robert W. Lewis (deceased), English Frank Low (deceased), Anatomy Richard L. Ludtke, Sociology Roger Melvold, Microbiology and Immunology James E. Mitchell, Neuroscience Thomas Mohr, Physical Therapy Robert C. Nordlie (deceased), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Myrna R. Olson, Teaching and Learning Lewis K. Oring, Biology Leon F. Osborne (deceased), Atmospheric Sciences Surendra S. Parmar, Physiology Brian O. Paulsen, Art Russell Peterson (deceased), Education Michael Poellot, Atmospheric Sciences Lewis J. Radonovich, Chemistry Paul D. Ray (deceased), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology John L. Rowe (deceased), Business and Vocational Education Isaac Schlosser, Biology Mary Jane Schneider (deceased), Indian Studies Santhosh K. Seelan, Space Studies Donald E. Severson (deceased), Chemical Engineering Brij Singh, Basic Sciences Virgil Stenberg, Chemistry Jeffrey L. Stith, Atmospheric Sciences Kathleen A. Tiemann, Sociology D. Jerome Tweton (deceased), History Stephen K. Wikel, Microbiology and Immunology Stephen A. Wonderlich, Clinical Neuroscience Sharon C. Wilsnack, Neuroscience Charles A. Wood, Space Studies Kevin D. Young, Microbiology and Immunology
Chester Fritz attended UND from 1908 to 1910. He became an international trader in precious metals and lived most of his life in China and Europe. In establishing the endowment for the professorships — just one of his many gifts to UND — as an “investment in the future of my Alma Mater and of the people who make the future what it shall be.” He added, “I am especially indebted to the fine teachers who, in the end, have determined in large measure, how well I was able to learn and to use the knowledge that the University of North Dakota could provide.” Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors currently serving on the faculty include: Holly Brown-Borg, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Therapeutics Sharon Carson, English Colin Combs, Biomedical Sciences F. Richard Ferraro, Psychology Michael J. Gaffey, Space Studies Jonathan Geiger, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Therapeutics William D. Gosnold Jr., Geology & Geological Engineering Birgit Hans, Indian Studies Joseph Hartman, Geology and Geological Engineering Mark R. Hoffmann, Chemistry Cindy L. Juntunen, Counseling Psychology Alena Kubátová, Chemistry Glenda Lindseth, Nursing Kent Lovelace, Aviation Michael Mann, Chemical Engineering James Mochoruk, History Daphne Pedersen, Sociology Thomas V. Petros, Psychology Michelle Sauer, English Wayne Seames, Chemical Engineering Mary Ann Sens, Pathology William F. Sheridan, Biology Vasyl Tkach, Biology Sean Valentine, Management Roxanne Vaughan, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Jack Weinstein, Philosophy and Religion Michael Wittgraf, Music Julia Zhao, Chemistry Former faculty members who were honored with Fritz Professorships include: Michael A. Anderegg, English James Antes, Psychology Michael C. Beard, English
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University Student Marshals A tradition since the early years of the University of North Dakota, students serve as the honorary marshals and ushers for commencement exercises. Marshals for Ceremony Loretta Aggrey Stacy Allard Sri Charakuru Kyra Jessen
Paul Joseph Emily Martin Sarah Wickstrom
Special Notices Social Media
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Questions? Contact us: 701.777.2117 | UND.Pages@UND.edu
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Approved Academic Honor Cords and Stoles • Phi Beta Kappa — National Scholarship Honor Society for Liberal Arts and Sciences; pink and blue cords • Pi Alpha Alpha — National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration; light blue and gold cords • Pi Kappa Lambda — National Music Honor Society; gold and white cords • Pi Theta Epsilon — National Occupational Therapy Society; blue and gold cords • Psi Chi — Psychology Honor Society; platinum and navy cords • Sigma Gamma Epsilon — National Honor Society for Earth Sciences; gold, blue and silver cords • Sigma Pi Sigma — National Honor Society for Physics; green and white cords • Sigma Tau Delta — National Society for English representing high achievement in English language, literature, and writing; Cardinal red and black double strand cords • Sigma Theta Tau — International Honor Society of Nursing; purple and white cords • Tau Beta Pi — National Engineering Honor Society; white and orange cords • Tau Sigma — Transfer Student Honor Society; maroon and gold cords • Theta Alpha Kappa — National Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology; red cords • Upsilon Pi Epsilon — International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines; maroon and white cords
Students who are members of the following honor societies may wear these adornments with their regalia: • Alpha Phi Sigma — National Criminal Justice Honor Society; blue and gold honor cords • Beta Alpha Psi — International Academic Honor Society for Accounting Majors; red and white cords • Beta Gamma Sigma — Honor Society accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International; worn by students and faculty members; blue and gold cords • Epsilon Pi Tau — National Academic Honor Society for Technology; blue, gold and white cords • Gamma Sigma Alpha — National Academic Honor Society for Greek Members; red and yellow cords • Gamma Theta Upsilon — International Honor Society in Geography; blue, brown and gold cords • Golden Key International Honor Society — royal blue and gold cords • IEEE - Eta Kappa Nu — Honor Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; gold cords with red/blue tassel • Mortar Board — National Honor Society; silver and gold cords • National Society of Collegiate Scholars — National society recognizing outstanding academic achievement and involvement on campus; gold and burgundy cords • Order of Omega — National Leadership Academic Honor Society for Greek Members; gold and white cords • Phi Alpha — National Social Work Honor Society; gold cord • Phi Alpha Theta — History Honor Society; red and blue cords
Non-Academic Recognition Cords UND Legacy Cords
Multicultural Symbols
• American Indian students graduating today may wear any of several pieces of traditional American Indian regalia including an eagle feather considered sacred and attached to their mortar board tassel representing honesty, truth, courage and wisdom; beadwork representing their tribal or individual cultural designs on top of the mortar board, or traditional clothing/regalia under their gown. • Graduates who are members of ethnic or culturally based organizations may wear woven clothes representing cultural patterns or designs such as a kente cloth. • Lei: A lei is presented as a person is leaving or arriving and symbolizing affection, good luck, or appreciation. Leis are commonly made from flowers, vines, or leaves.
Legacy students will be honored with a green, pink and white cord to recognize the connection they share with their family members who have graduated before them. Students with UND graduates in their family history (parents, step-parents or grandparents) are considered legacies.
Veteran and Military Cords Veterans who are graduating from UND and students who serve in the military will be wearing red, white and blue cords to honor them for their service to our country.
First Generation Cords First Generation Cords are blue and green cords for those students who are the first in their immediate family to graduate with a four-year degree.
Student Honor Medallions Honor Medallions are earned by candidates for the bachelor’s degree who have at least 50 graded hours from the University of North Dakota and achieve a scholastic average of 3.50 (cum laude), 3.70 (magna cum laude), and 3.90 (summa cum laude) in courses completed at the University of North Dakota. For the purpose of the commencement program and publication, honors are based on the UND grade point average at the end of the previously completed term. Once final semester grades are recorded and the degree has been cleared by the college, grade point averages are recalculated and final graduation honors are recorded to the transcript and diploma.
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Undergraduate Degrees College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines Maridee D. Shogren, Dean Bachelor of Science in Nursing Hanah Brandt Beulah, ND Nursing
Carly Christine Enger Langdon, ND Nursing
Hannah Louise Erickson Fargo, ND Nursing
Julia Marie Havluck
International Falls, MN Nursing
Virginia F. Horn Pine Ridge, SD Nursing
Stacy Jean Johnston Grand Forks, ND Nursing
Rachel Catherine Loehr Grand Forks, ND Nursing
Katie Logan
Bismarck, ND Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Magdalena Nohemi Ogaz San Antonio, TX Nursing
Stacia Marie Poitra
Nshimirimana Aline
St. John, ND Nursing
West Fargo, ND Social Work
Katherine Posterick
Haley Jo Beeter
Ramsey, MN Nursing
Grand Forks, ND Social Work
Te’A Marie Roberts
Alysia Campani
Bluffton, MN Nursing
Grand Forks, ND Social Work
John G. Sampel
Rachel Chepulis
Grand Forks, ND Nursing
Devils Lake, ND Social Work
Shana J. Schwehr
Naomi Ruth Swanson Meldrum *** Minnetonka, MN Social Work
Kelsi Nichole Rautmann Williston, ND Social Work
Gretchen M. Schrock * Harwood, ND Social Work
Haley May Starck Bismarck, ND Social Work
Megan Louise Wassen Puyallup, WA Social Work
Cedar R. Dancing Bull
Northwood, ND Nursing
New Town, ND Social Work
Sierra Shantel Senger
Eric Roy Decoteau
Fargo, ND Nursing
Grand Forks, ND Social Work
Jessica L. Sodeman
Paul C. Duckstad **
Mankato, MN Nursing
Grand Forks, ND Social Work
Michelle Marie Washington
Kelsey L. Dukart **
Grand Forks AFB, ND Nursing
Dickinson, ND Social Work
Courtney Marshall
Rachel Ann Hicks
Towner, ND Nursing
Fargo, ND Social Work
John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences Robert Kraus, Dean Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics Abdulelah Almutairi ** Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Raed Nasser Alqahtani *** Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Andrew Derrick Austen * Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Alexander E. Bruschetto
Suquamish, WA Aviation Safety & Operations
Taylor C. Burchill
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Lauren M. Bushman Rapid City, SD Aviation Studies
Tristan Carlson **
Elk River, MN Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Jackson S. Cloud
Northfield, MN Commercial Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Gregor Harrison Cork **
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Garrett Corwin **
Grand Forks, MN Commercial Aviation
Jacquelyn Marie Emery **
William Manning Gould
Ethen Wolf Faulkner
Keithen Boyce Griffin **
Davis J. Feehery
Charlton Henderson *
Michael Trevor Fonteyne
Tatum Hertz *
Duke K. Frommer *
Andrew Scott Higginbotham ***
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Frankfort, IL Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Kevin Donovan Deccio Portland, OR Commercial Aviation
Aurora, CO Commercial Aviation
Garrett Demers
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Austin Drake Fung * Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Alexander Dittrich ** Champlin, MN Commercial Aviation
Joshua Ryan Gantt
Colleyville, TX Commercial Aviation Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Littleton, CO Commercial Aviation Minot, ND Commercial Aviation
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Yang Ho
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Grand Forks, ND Air Traffic Management
James D. Downing
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Nicholas Ryan Gelinas Bedford, NH Commercial Aviation
Devin Luke-Nghiep Durant Rancho Cordova, CA Commercial Aviation
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Denotes cum laude Denotes magna cum laude Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 14
John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, continued
Luana Liang **
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Flight Education
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Ava R. Lusty **
Austin William Maurstad **
Grand Forks, ND Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Elizabeth Ihrke **
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Thomas Antonio Menziuso **
Eann Johnson *
Northfield, MN Commercial Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
John Andrew Kerkaert *
Lancaster, PA Air Traffic Management
John Metzger **
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Monika Fukuda Nissle **
Ringgold, GA Commercial Aviation
Harrison O’Connell
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Connor V. Trifiletti
Kyle A. Robinson
Christian Valentine **
Brayden Phillip Rothwell
Joao Valenzuela
Jared Louis Nura Runstein ***
Joel Willott
Evan Isaac Shook *
Eliza Yo **
Ethan Smith
William Graham Young *
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Cooper Leininger *
Antonio A. Ricci
Ardoch, ND Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Kailua, HI Air Traffic Management
Trey James Lehotsky **
Elias Michael Treger *
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Warroad, MN Commercial Aviation
Seung Yoon Lee **
Trevor Anthony Pica
New Auburn, WI Commercial Aviation
Sarah Michelle Moen
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Alex Jean Tangren ***
Woodbury, MN Commercial Aviation
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Minjoon Kim **
Benjamin Perry *
Apple Valley, MN Aviation Studies
Brenden Patrick Virgil Millett ***
Marshall, MN Commercial Aviation
Logan Stokke ***
Andover, MN Commercial Aviation
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Lidgerwood, ND Commercial Aviation
Brent Dana Parshall ** Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Michael Brooks Mann
Ryan Honl *
Charles Jonathan Stephens ***
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Andrew J. Hollingsworth **
Ethan N. Olson
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Hastings, MN Commercial Aviation Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Woodbury, MN Commercial Aviation Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Grand Forks, ND Air Traffic Management Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Brandon Marcus Springer Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation
School of Medicine & Health Sciences Joshua Wynne, Dean Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Marissa M. Carlyle
Mandy Jean Cook
Bismarck, ND Medical Laboratory Science
Sandra Kasey Thai
Rochester, MN Medical Laboratory Science
Scottsdale, AZ Medical Laboratory Science
College of Engineering & Mines Brian Tande, Dean Bachelor of Science Tenzin Y. Dhondup Grand Forks, ND Earth Science
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Paul Charles Ibsen ***
Michelle Marie Nieves Figueroa
Dieuleveut Kanu
Zil Patel
Ariadne De Oliveira Loss
Kellie Christine Toomer
Davis, CA Chemical Engineering Savage, MN Chemical Engineering
Yousif B. Albarghash Katy, TX Chemical Engineering
Athol, MA Chemical Engineering
Blair Dupre Jr.
Azle, TX Chemical Engineering
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Friendswood, TX Chemical Engineering Tampa, FL Chemical Engineering Idaho Falls, ID Chemical Engineering
College of Engineering & Mines Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Ridwan Salim Abdi Coon Rapids, MN Civil Engineering
Catherine Lydia Cruz * Roseville, CA Civil Engineering
Wayne Vivian Elliott IV Jefferson City, MO Civil Engineering
Moshe Hoffman
Lakewood, NJ Civil Engineering
Alexandra Lee Larson Moorhead, MN Civil Engineering
Daniel Louis Moravetz Granite Falls, MN Civil Engineering
Logan H. Pritchard Big Falls, MN Civil Engineering
Victoria A. Speakmon Garden Ridge, TX Civil Engineering
Stephen Luis Villaverde ** Cape Coral, FL Civil Engineering
Zachary Howard Womeldorf Minnetonka, MN Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Andrew Nyaisoti Misiani
John Edward Anttila
Grand Forks, ND Electrical Engineering
Joliet, MT Mechanical Engineering
Joshua D. Ramos *
Jared John William Benjamin
Bloomington, MN Electrical Engineering
Lindstrom, MN Mechanical Engineering
Carlos F. Bockman
Chula Vista, CA Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering
Deane L. Casey
Rainier, WA Mechanical Engineering
Raymond Luz Daly
St. Paul, MN Mechanical Engineering
Coby David Kison
Jason C. Murphy
Graceville, MN Mechanical Engineering
Carl Quandt
Annandale, MN Mechanical Engineering
Luke T. Sandy
Grand Forks, ND Mechanical Engineering
Corey J. Sather
West Fargo, ND Mechanical Engineering
Mohamed Souryaoga
Rock Springs, WY Mechanical Engineering
Matthew A. Thorn
Russell Springs, KY Mechanical Engineering
Daniel Alexis Vallejos Guerra Adrian, MI Mechanical Engineering
Adam Daniel Dimmitt
Eau Claire, WI Geological Engineering
Juneau, AK Mechanical Engineering
Brendan Dean Eaglen
Waxahachie, TX Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Geology
Jeffrey Foster
Noah Bradley Galloway
Konrad Garrett
Paige Phyllis Tibke *
Cullen D. Hoone
Elk River, MN Mechanical Engineering Pekin, IL Mechanical Engineering
Bismarck, ND Geology
Bridgeport, WV Mechanical Engineering
Grand Forks, ND Geology
Brian A. Littlejohn
Memphis, TN Mechanical Engineering
Christopher L. Morris
Gillette, WY Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering Kanobayita Doris
Lubbock, TX Petroleum Engineering
Bamboo Wasapol Hewitt Destin, FL Petroleum Engineering
Gary Wendell Jefcoats II Columbia, MS Petroleum Engineering
Chrysten Ngouya
Wilmington, DE Petroleum Engineering
College of Education & Human Development Cindy Juntunen, Dean Bachelor of Science in Education Ryan Burgoyne
Ham Lake, MN Composite Social Studies Education
Cassie Jo Faul **
Grand Forks, ND Secondary Education
Patia L. Hayes
Mountain Iron, MN Early Childhood Education
Miranda Mae Rogne *
Grand Forks, ND Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Cassidy Hope Huesers Grand Forks, ND Kinesiology
Jenna Ann Lee
Grand Forks, ND Kinesiology
Jacob Everett Bernard-Docker ***
Jordan Tomkinson ***
Canmore, AB Kinesiology
East Grand Forks, MN Kinesiology
Jagger Datan *
Simi Valley, CA Kinesiology
Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation & Human Services Grace Kleinvachter
East Grand Forks, MN Rehabilitation & Human Services
Kailey Ann Squier *
Casper, WY Rehabilitation & Human Services
Elizabeth Feld *
Moreno Valley, CA Kinesiology
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Denotes cum laude Denotes magna cum laude Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 14
Nistler College of Business & Public Administration Amy Henley, Dean Bachelor of Accountancy Landon J. Haagenson Grand Forks, ND Accountancy
Beaux Simmons * Grand Forks, ND Accountancy
Jishnu Basu
Paul Thomas March *
Ty J. Russ
Grant Dahlquist *
Kelley P. McChesney *
Adam J. Sorenson *
Brady Allan Henry Ferner
Lillianne Rene McPherson
Tatiana Kahealani Tabucol
Wyatt D. Fretheim
Aidan D. Mosher
Echo Thorsen
Jack Thomas Giddings
Brady N. Nelson
Paige Elizabeth Tilstra
Kalea MaLynn Kelm
Mackenzie Nylin
Kenneth J. Winbauer *
Fabrian Pradanaputra
Owen Paul Young
Grand Forks, ND Aviation Management
Eagan, MN Aviation Management
Grand Forks, ND Finance
Grand Forks, ND Aviation Management
Dakota Dunes, SD Management
Tualatin, OR Entrepreneurship
Harwood, ND Management
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Claire Mara Cory Grand Forks, ND Political Science
Taneytown, MD Aviation Management
Anoka, MN Management
Dassel, MN Management
Bemidji, MN Marketing Management
Chaska, MN Marketing
Cooper S. Kovall
Bachelor of Business Administration
Jakarta Utara, DKI Airport Management
Longville, MN Management
Chaska, MN Marketing
Moorhead, MN Management
Michael P. Loken
Amer Alsaiari **
Andrew R. Lyon
Evan James Alsleben
Liban Ahmed Maalin
Grand Forks, ND Aviation Management Hutchinson, MN Marketing
Fisher, MN Entrepreneurship
Stillwater, MN Airport Management Carver, MN Marketing Hills, MN Marketing
Bismarck, ND Finance
Monticello, MN Marketing
Madeline N. Reding
Brady D. Leach
Jacob James Almen Grand Forks, ND Management
Superior, WI Management
Rylei Morgan Ripplinger
Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs
Javier R. Rodriguez-Chang **
Claire Mara Cory
Sawyer Jay Rosendahl
Anna E. Roaldson ***
Grand Forks, ND Human Resource Management
Garfield, MN Information Systems
Grand Forks, ND Aviation Management
Grand Forks, ND Business Economics
Grand Forks, ND Management
Waite Park, MN Airport Management
Grand Forks, ND Public Affairs Bismarck, ND Public Affairs
College of Arts & Sciences Brad Rundquist, Dean Bachelor of Arts
Cassie Jo Faul **
Quinn P. Robinson-Duff
Tifany Ann Stenvold
Kaan Avci
Patrick William Frise Ray, ND Social Science
Dylan S. Sabalewski
Tanner R. Tandeski *
Rochester, MN Communication
Zaria Beckford
Drew C. Hart
Gretchen M. Schrock *
Aloysius William Troy
Maggie Ryanne Bosworth
Kennedy Kappenman **
Grand Forks AFB, ND Psychology Grand Forks, ND Communication
Kathryn Ann Camburn Grand Forks, ND Social Science
Courtney Lyn Carlson
Norwood Young America, MN Communication Sciences & Disorders
Teagen Marie Carlstrom Crookston, MN Psychology
Brenna Eslinger ** Grand Forks, ND Psychology
Grand Forks, ND French
Grand Forks, ND Communication Claremont, NH German
San Antonio, TX Psychology
Harwood, ND International Studies French Honors Program
Sioux Falls, SD Music
Christopher Sherrill Winston Salem, NC Communication
Carter Krier
Moorhead, MN Communication
Mitchel James Singewald Ramsey, MN Sociology
Sarah Elizabeth Marquardt Hamtramck, MI Social Science
Jalen Dawson Sprecher Litchfield, MN Psychology
Liz Preszler *** Mandan, ND Spanish
Olivia Stecker
Spokane, WA Communication
Courtney Faith Reister ** Medina, ND Psychology
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Burlington, ND Psychology
Grand Forks, ND Communication Grand Forks, ND Psychology
Holly R. Tweed Mandan, ND Psychology
Tadesse Lemma Urga Grand Forks, ND Communication
Sarah Lynn Walter * Bismarck, ND Psychology
Shanda Weiand Minot, ND Psychology
Claire Belle Weltz *** St. Paul, MN Communication
College of Arts & Science Bachelor of General Studies Geri Leigh Adair
Grand Forks, ND General Studies
Bobby P. Berwick Minneiska, MN General Studies
Emma Ruth Botker *** Grand Forks, ND General Studies
Elle Grace Bryant ** Red Wing, MN General Studies
Brendan Budy
Langley, BC General Studies
Morghan Jo Bugge
Thief River Falls, MN General Studies
Ashley Brooke Conneran *** Grand Forks, ND General Studies
David Paul Corbine Fargo, ND General Studies
Ashley DeeAnn Engen Northwood, ND General Studies
Brooke Marie Flicek *** Grand Forks, ND General Studies
Riley Alan Grube *** Benson, MN General Studies
Kailen Grace Halvorson *** East Grand Forks, MN General Studies
Nicholas Gerald Hatfield Minot, ND General Studies
Ward M. Hively Lakeland, FL General Studies
Isaiah Joel Hylden Park River, ND General Studies
Clyde Jensen **
Dustin Darrel Seher
Liz Preszler ***
Casandra Juliar
Tyler Dale Smith
Anna E. Roaldson ***
Brendan Edward Kalous **
Julie J. Solheim **
Alexis Roxanne Rodriguez
Anna Lee Kiffmeyer ***
Josie Sylte *
Elisabeth Storkson
Abi Kuznia ***
Zulma G. Troy
Megan Mary Lacrosse ***
Molly Van Drehle **
Jon Carl Larson
Kacee White ***
Grand Forks, ND General Studies
Jamestown, ND General Studies
Mankato, MN General Studies
Grand Forks, ND General Studies
Grand Forks, ND General Studies
Grand Forks, ND General Studies
Grand Forks, ND General Studies
Ipswich, SD General Studies
West Fargo, ND General Studies
Grand Forks, ND General Studies
Red Lake Falls, MN General Studies
Avon, MN General Studies
Roseau, MN General Studies
Grand Forks, ND General Studies
Katie Leary ***
Bismarck, ND General Studies
Bachelor of Science
Victoria Korbely Maiz ** Eagan, MN General Studies
Grand Forks, ND General Studies Sartell, MN General Studies
Bloomington, MN General Studies Williston, ND General Studies
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies Nshimirimana Aline
West Fargo, ND Criminal Justice Studies
Meredith Rainie Cummings Valley City, ND Criminal Justice Studies
Brenna Cayden Hildreth
Meredith Rainie Cummings
Courtney Faith Reister **
Paige Kieffer
Lauryn Elise Schilling
Hastings, MN Health Studies
Connor D. Remus
East Grand Forks, MN Psychology
Tyler Paul Brekken
Valley City, ND Forensic Science
Jason Thomas Notermann
Grafton, ND Biology
Christopher C. Devine *
Erskine, MN Mathematics
Christi Melendez
Bismarck, ND Health Studies
Kaylie Lynn Albertson ** Fargo, ND Health Studies
Riley Jason Mattheis *
Mandan, ND Biology / Professional Health
Grand Forks, ND Criminal Justice Studies Moorhead, MN Criminal Justice Studies Medina, ND Criminal Justice Studies Grand Forks, ND Criminal Justice Studies
Alexandra Jo Kuta
Cottage Grove, MN Biology
Cade Daniel Salentine Crookston, MN General Studies
Loretta Vetavy Men Eden Prairie, MN Health Studies
Dylan Stuart Sandness Grand Forks, ND General Studies
Rebeka Norene Padilla Grand Forks, ND Health Studies
Ashley Jean Schuster Cathay, ND General Studies
Candidates for Commission Lt. Col. Jason Evans, Professor of Aerospace Studies
Lt. Col. Jason Mathre, Professor of Military Science
Commission as Second Lieutenant United States Air Force
Commission as Second Lieutenant United States Army
Isaiah Nault
Active Duty, Weather Officer
Cassidy Hope Huesers
Army National Guard / Engineering
Joao Valenzuela
Army National Guard / Ordnance Corps
Tristan Carlson
* ** ***
Army National Guard / Aviation
Christopher C. Devine
Active Duty Army / Infantry
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UND History With help from more than 150,000 proud alumni, UND’s traditions have endured for more than a century. Our history is colorful and diverse. From educators to political leaders and astronauts, our alumni credit UND for their successes. Here are some facts: • UND was founded in 1883 by the Dakota Territorial Assembly — six years before North Dakota became a state. • The cornerstone for Old Main — UND’s first building and where the Eternal Flame in the Old Main Memorial Plaza now stands — was laid in the fall of 1883. • As part of its evolution into a full-fledged, multi-purpose University, UND added research and the instruction of graduate students (the first master’s degree was awarded in 1895) before the end of the 19th century. • Four faculty members met the 11 students who entered the University on opening day, September 8, 1884.
Science Lab
• Three U.S. Presidents have visited campus: Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan. • The first class of eight students graduated on June 13, 1889. • Unlike most state institutions of higher education west of the Mississippi, UND did not begin as an agricultural school or as a teachers college. It was organized initially as a College of Arts & Sciences, with a Normal School for the education of teachers.
Ground Breaking Ceremony
Presidents of the University
William M. Blackburn 1884 — 1885
Henry Montgomery 1885 — 1887 (Acting)
Homer B. Sprague 1887 — 1891
Webster Merrifield 1891 — 1909
Frank L. McVey 1909 — 1917
Earle J. Babcock 1917 — 1918 (Interim)
Thomas F. Kane 1918 — 1933
John C. West 1933 — 1954
George W. Starcher 1954 — 1971
Thomas J. Clifford 1971 — 1992
Kendall L. Baker 1992 — 1999
Charles E. Kupchella 1999 — 2008
Robert O. Kelley 2008 — 2016
Edward T. Schafer 2016 (Interim)
Mark R. Kennedy 2016 — 2019
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Joshua Wynne 2019 — 2020 (Interim)
Andrew Armacost 2020 — present
The First Commencement The following is excerpted from University of the Northern Plains, the history of the University of North Dakota written by Louis G. Geiger and published in 1958 as part of the University’s 75th anniversary celebration. A major milestone in student affairs, as well as in the University’s history, was the graduation of the first college class in 1889. A faculty committee was appointed in February to plan the exercises. In April the student body met and chose the school colors, the pink and green of the prairie rose, “suggestive of our green prairies and rosy prospects.” On June 13, a cool, fair day, the ceremony began at ten o’clock in the University assembly hall, which had been decorated with flags and flowers and a large “89” centerpiece. A capacity crowd of students and spectators (perhaps as many as 250) was on hand as the graduates — “the ladies … dressed in white” and “the gentlemen … neatly attired” — marched to their places on the stage to the accompaniment of music by [W. W.] Hall’s Cadet Band. Special guests were the Regents, H. M. Mellette, governor of the Territory, several other territorial officials [North Dakota did not attain statehood until November 2, 1889], and Nehemiah Ordway, who as governor had signed the organic act of the University. [President Homer B.] Sprague presided and introduced the speakers. Mellette observed that it was a “Red River letter day.” Ordway spoke with pride and feeling on the University’s founding. One of the Regents relieved the occasion with a touch of unconscious humor when he explained: “As to the faculty we have done the best we could with the money at hand.” Following the official commemoration of the occasion, the main part of the program began; there were essays and orations presented by each of the eight graduates, six from the college and two from the four-year normal course; Frances M. Allen (B.A.), Clinton S. DeGroat (B.S.), Ben E. Ingwaldson (B.S.), Cora Smith (B.S.), Marie Teel (B.S.), May Travis (B.A.), and Genevieve Arnold
The Main Building and Ladies’ Hall (later Davis Hall)
The University of North Dakota graduated its first class on June 13, 1889. Seated: Frances M. Allen, B.A.; May Travis, B.A.; Genevieve Arnold, Normal Certificate; and Marie Teel, B.S. Standing: Irene Mares, Normal Certificate; Clinton S. DeGroat, B.S.; Cora Smith, B.S., and Ben E. Ingwaldson, B.S.
and Irene Mares (normal certificates). The orations, on current as well as literary and moral subjects, were printed in full in the Grand Forks newspapers. Three of the college graduates were from Grand Forks; none had come from farther than Hillsboro. Not one had been born in North Dakota; Ben Ingwaldson had been born in Norway. In the class of 1890, of seven college graduates, four were from Grand Forks, three were women, and six took the science degree. A considerable proportion of the early graduates entered medicine, law, or teaching. Cora Smith, a member of the first class, took a degree in medicine at Boston University; Mary Crans of the second class completed the course in dentistry at the University of Michigan. Ben Ingwaldson went on to the University of Minnesota law school. North Dakota’s first appointee to West Point, Joseph Travis, graduated in the class of 1890.
Congratulations and Best Wishes The University of North Dakota is proud to recognize the accomplishments of its graduates and to extend best wishes to them, their families and loved ones.
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