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Following the June 12 vote on Measure 4, the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education on Thursday directed the University of North Dakota to resume the transition away from the Fighting Sioux nickname and logo.
The University had substantially transitioned away from the nickname and logo by the end of December 2011. However, when the [...]
We are appreciative that voters took the time to listen and to understand the issues and the importance of allowing the University to move forward. We also understand how deeply this has affected all of us.
Tuesday’s vote allows us to focus our attention on our students as we continue to build exceptional programs [...]
Dear Campus Community:
I am writing to update you on recent activity related to the Sioux nickname and logo. It is clear after Tuesday’s ruling by the North Dakota Supreme Court that the University of North Dakota and our athletic program will continue to use our current nickname and logo — and to comply with [...]
Now that the North Dakota Supreme Court has made its decision, it is important that the voters of North Dakota become fully educated about the potential ramifications of their vote on this issue in June. If this referendum passes, there will be long term negative consequences for the University of North Dakota and UND’s athletic [...]
Dear Campus Community:
In keeping with state law and at the direction of North Dakota State Board of Higher Education President Grant Shaft, the University of North Dakota has resumed the use of the Fighting Sioux nickname and logo for our athletic teams. This action is necessary based on the filing of petitions Tuesday night [Feb. [...]
In keeping with state law and the direction of North Dakota State Board of Higher Education President Grant Shaft, the University of North Dakota has resumed the use of the Fighting Sioux nickname and logo for our athletic teams. I want to reaffirm our respect for the laws of the state [...]
[The following was sent to members of the UND Campus Community on Dec. 6, 2011.]
Dear Campus Community:
I want to bring you up to date on recent events related to the nickname and logo. As you may know, the North Dakota Legislature met in Special Session in November and, among other issues, took action to rescind [...]
Why is UND transitioning away from the nickname and logo?
The University of North Dakota (UND) is transitioning away from the “Fighting Sioux” nickname and logo at the direction of the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education and to be in compliance with a settlement agreement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). On Aug. [...]
The University of North Dakota appreciates the work of the North Dakota Legislature this week in passing SB 2370. With the signature of Gov. Jack Dalrymple, this action allows UND to complete the directive of the State Board of Higher Education and to meet the terms of the 2007 settlement agreement with the National Collegiate [...]
Dear Campus Community:
I want to bring you up to date on recent events related to the nickname and logo. But first let me a take a moment to welcome everyone to the start of a new academic year. I can feel the energy, enthusiasm, and excitement in the air as many return to campus from [...]
