University of North Dakota

The University of North Dakota (UND) is a comprehensive institution of higher learning in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. Founded in 1883, it is the largest and oldest such institution in the state of North Dakota. UND has the only schools of medicine and law in the state. Enrollment in 2005 was nearly 13,200 students. The current president of the University is Dr. Charles Kupchella.

Research

UND has become a major research institution in recent years. It is currently classified as a Carnegie doctoral/research-intensive institution. In fiscal year 2004, research expenditures totaled $82.5 million.

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The University operates many research units including: the Energy and Environmental Research Center, School of Medicine, Center for Rural Health, Center for Innovation, Upper Midwest Aerospace Consortium, Bureau of Governmental Affairs, Bureau of Educational Services and Applied Research, and the Social Science Research Institute.

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The Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) is one of the premier such research centers in the world. It includes the National Center for Hydrogen Technology (NCHT).

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UND is a part of the Red River Valley Research Corridor.

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