Located in the heart of the Red River Valley in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota is the largest and most diversified institution of higher learning in a three-state region. The nearly 14,000 students – including over 2,800 graduate students, 200 law students, and 290 medical students – come from every state and more than 80 countries. Founded in 1883, six years before North Dakota became a state, the campus sits on 584 acres and offers over 225 majors. UND’s first season of collegiate hockey came in 1946-47 and the program has claimed eight national championships, including in 2015-16, and two Hobey Baker Award winners. UND plays its home hockey games in the Ralph Engelstad Arena, which opened in 2001, and has a seating capacity of 11,634.
Location: Grand Forks, N.D.
Founded: 1883
Enrollment: 13,678
Nickname: Fighting Hawks
Colors: Kelly Green and White
Interim President: Joshua Wynne
Faculty Rep.: Dr. Sue Jeno
Director of Athletics: Bill Chaves
Head Coach: Brad Berry
Alma Mater/Year: North Dakota/2002
Dir. of Media Relations: Mitch Wigness
Office Phone: 701-777-4210
Email: mitchell.wigness@und.edu
Home Arena (Opened): Ralph Engelstad Arena (2001)
Rink Dimensions: 85x200 (NHL)
Capacity: 11,634
Located in the heart of the Red River Valley in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota is the largest and most diversified institution of higher learning in a three-state region. The nearly 14,000 students – including over 2,800 graduate students, 200 law students, and 290 medical students – come from every state and more than 80 countries. Founded in 1883, six years before North Dakota became a state, the campus sits on 584 acres and offers over 225 majors. UND’s first season of collegiate hockey came in 1946-47 and the program has claimed eight national championships, including in 2015-16, and two Hobey Baker Award winners. UND plays its home hockey games in the Ralph Engelstad Arena, which opened in 2001, and has a seating capacity of 11,634.
Location: Grand Forks, N.D.
Founded: 1883
Enrollment: 13,678
Nickname: Fighting Hawks
Colors: Kelly Green and White
Interim President: Joshua Wynne
Faculty Rep.: Dr. Sue Jeno
Director of Athletics: Bill Chaves
Head Coach: Brad Berry
Alma Mater/Year: North Dakota/2002
Dir. of Media Relations: Mitch Wigness
Office Phone: 701-777-4210
Email: mitchell.wigness@und.edu
Home Arena (Opened): Ralph Engelstad Arena (2001)
Rink Dimensions: 85x200 (NHL)
Capacity: 11,634
