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Leaders in Action

Each UND student embarks on a journey to become a leader. It's work worth doing, making a positive impact locally, nationally and beyond.

Meet Our Students

Carson Herbert | Medicine (M.D.)

The tight-knit community that ND offers, both personally and academically, made all the difference.
Homegrown Ambition

Elisabeth Starosta | Chemistry

UND empowered me to explore all my interests — science, global studies, mentoring — and to find meaning in each one.
When Science Meets Compassion

Renee Temple | Kinesiology

UND has given me the opportunity to do really well in my classes while also staying involved in cheer and volunteering.
Strength in Learning, Balance in Practice
Harry Zou | Data Science & MBA

It’s not about being the smartest. Most people have the potential. They just need discipline and a chance.
Pursuit of Knowledge, Practice of Purpose

Chloe Aamodt | Managerial Finance & Accounting, Marketing

When I was graduating high school, I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do, but UND always felt like home.
Finding Home, Finding Chloe
Kaden Kueneman | Finance

“UND has really set me up well for any career I choose.”
Seizing the Opportunity

McKenzie Moe | Nutrition

Even though I felt a bit more connected when I was on campus, I still feel very supported as a distance student.
Determination from a Distance

Mason Curtis | Biology

No matter where you come from, you can achieve anything. UND gave me the support to turn my goals into reality.
Determined to Make a Difference
Madilyn Lee | Philosophy & Ethics

I think that caring about people is the most human thing you can do.
A Voice for Students, A Vision for Change

Casia Steinhaus | Physics & Math

Connect with others in challenging STEM majors, because having that community is so important to your success.
Shooting for the Stars
Ryan & John Bergum | Civil Engineering

"Our family influenced us to go to UND, but out of all the campuses we toured UND was the best."
Engineering a Family Legacy

Sydney Menne | Physics & Math

"Getting to know your professors on a different level is what is really special about UND."
Launch Point

Kétina François | Music Education

The end goal is to become a conductor and conduct an all-state orchestra. I would love to come back to North Dakota to do that.
Following the Music

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