UND's BIG Plans for 2025 You Won't Want to Miss!

Watch the full 2025 State of the University address with President Andy Armacost. This year's speech outlines two ambitious "moonshot" goals for UND's future: becoming a leader in artificial intelligence and creating four new companies in North Dakota through the Center for Innovation.

President Armacost reflects on a year of unprecedented momentum, celebrating record-breaking achievements, including:

The launch of North Dakota's first satellites into space.
A record-high freshman class and a remarkable 94% student retention rate.
UND's official designation as an R1 "Very High Research Activity" institution.

Armacost also looks ahead, declaring 2025 "The Year of Community." He uses a powerful metaphor of a quilt to illustrate how every individual piece of the university—students, faculty, staff, and the broader community—comes together to create something beautiful, warm, and strong.

Gain insights into UND's strategic vision for innovation, growth, and collective action. Learn how we are working together to tackle complex challenges and create a brighter future.

Timestamp highlights:

0:00 - Presidents Welcome
12:00 - The Year of Momentum: A Look Back at Key Achievements
15:18 - Recognizing Achievements
22:30 - R1 Research
36:30 - National Security Projects
46:40 - Record Enrollment & the Upcoming Year
59:15 - The "Moonshot" Goals: AI & Innovation
1:09:46 - Introducing The Year of Community

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