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 campus is home to nearly 14,000 students, including more than 2,800 graduate students, 200 law students and 290 medical students. Founded in 1883, six years before North Dakota became a state, the school 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
President: Dr. Andrew Armacost
Faculty Rep: Dr. Sue Jeno
Director of Athletics: Bill Chaves
Head Coach: Brad Berry
Alma Mater/Year: UND/2002
Dir. of Media Relations: Alec Johnson
Office Phone: 701-777-2986
Email: alec.stocker.johnson@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
President: Dr. Andrew Armacost
Faculty Rep: Dr. Sue Jeno
Director of Athletics: Bill Chaves
Head Coach: Brad Berry
Alma Mater/Year: UND/2002
Dir. of Media Relations: Alec Johnson
Office Phone: 701-777-2986
Email: alec.stocker.johnson@und.edu
Home Arena (Opened): Ralph Engelstad Arena (2001)
Rink Dimensions: 85x200 (NHL)
Capacity: 11,634
