UND Arts & Sciences

08/26/2026

As one of 10 competing teams, ND Vocal received the top award of $10,000 at the inaugural Lift-Off event!

Led by team members Jielun Zhang, Xudong Yu and Justin Montigne, the AI-powered vocal training app listens to students sing and provides personalized coaching to guide their practice and support music educators.

Ten research teams showcase technologies developed through UND’s Innovation Moonshot Summer Accelerator.

08/25/2026

“It’s full good!” 🚀

We had the best time welcoming new students to the College of Arts & Sciences during Movie Monday! After introductions to the College by Dean Rundquist and some advice from Associate Dean Koepke, students enjoyed Project Hail Mary on the big screen.

Many thanks to the UND Music team for sharing their recital hall!

07/24/2026

Calling University of North Dakota math and science majors! 🔬

The deadline is approaching for the QUEST Scholarship. Be sure to apply to gain valuable research and professional development experience while preparing for a career in STEM.

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07/23/2026

Taking UND Philosophy across the globe ✈️

Associate Dean and Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor Rebecca Rozelle-Stone is set to deliver a two-part lecture series at Australian Catholic University, visiting Brisbane and Melbourne campuses Aug. 18-20.

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07/21/2026

Making a difference on campus and in the community!

Four College of Arts & Sciences faculty-led projects advancing education, inclusion, community well-being and regional economic development have been selected to receive UND CONNECT funding for Fall 2026.

Fall 2026 projects will bring music to new audiences, teach children Spanish and help businesses explore practical uses for AI

07/16/2026

"Storytelling is far more than an art form — it is one of the most powerful ways people connect with one another."

UND English Associate Professor and Writers Conference Director Patrick Henry shares his experience as an active author to bring real-world publishing experience into the classroom.

Patrick Henry, associate professor of English and director of the UND Writers Conference, featured in latest College of Arts & Sciences research spotlight.

07/14/2026

Making a big impact in small towns 🎥

Developed by UND Communication Assistant Professor Emily Gibbens-Buteau, the Rural Storytelling Toolkit helps small towns preserve their stories while building a resource for teachers across North Dakota.

Project helps small towns preserve their stories while building a resource for teachers across North Dakota

07/09/2026

Theatre is more than performance—it’s a uniquely human experience built on creativity, collaboration, and connection 🎭

As co-director of the AI and Human Innovation Initiative, UND Theatre professor Emily Cherry Oliver examines both the opportunities and challenges AI presents for the humanities and fine arts.

Professor Emily Cherry Oliver, chair of the Department of Theatre Arts, featured in latest College of Arts & Sciences research spotlight.

07/07/2026

Who gets in, who gets remembered?

With the recent opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, UND Philosophy & Ethics professor Dr. Jack Weinstein examines the role museums play in shaping public memory, who decides what is preserved, and whether admission fees influence who gets to participate in our shared history in the latest Prairie Public podcast.

As the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library prepares to open, UND philosopher Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores museums, memory and belonging, and Indigenous-led eagle conservation.

06/29/2026

Summer construction on campus! 🔨

As the Psychology and Communication Sciences & Disorders departments prepare to move to a renovated Gamble Hall, the facilities crew walked through construction progress. Faculty & staff geared up to check out their new learning spaces for this fall, in addition to the new Northern Prairie Community Clinic!