
Office of the President
Dr. Andrew Armacost was chosen by the State Board of Higher Education to serve as UND’s 13th president.
Armacost began his tenure as UND President on June 1, 2020.
Armacost served 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.
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
Latest News from the President
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The story behind the numbers, by Andy Armacost
The president reflects on the tough decisions, hard work and extraordinary partnerships that have built the UND of today
9/25/2025
4:51PM

UND sets new all-time enrollment record in fall 2025
The No. 1 destination of choice for North Dakota residents now counts 15,844 students, up 825 students over last year
9/25/2025
4:49PM

Record enrollment just part of the story
Ten years ago at UND, budget cuts and program closures — not enrollment records — were top of mind. Here's how that changed.
9/25/2025
4:48PM

Road to Record Recovery: Leaders reflect on UND’s momentum
Leaders express pride in partnerships, community, smart master planning, extraordinary philanthropy and an energized, beautiful campus
9/25/2025
4:44PM