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UND seeks state backing for second‑phase STEM complex, health professions addition and research funds
Summary
University of North Dakota President Andy Armacost outlined institutional budget asks that include a second‑phase STEM complex, an interprofessional health professions addition, expansions to research and economic development funds, and a National Security Crossroads initiative.
University of North Dakota President Andy Armacost and finance officers told the Appropriations - Education and Environment Division that UND needs state support across multiple capital and operating priorities, including STEM facilities, health‑sciences space, research commercialization and national security investments.
Armacost listed several major items the university has asked the legislature to consider: $55.6 million in state support for the second phase of a STEM complex (paired with an expected $24 million in donor funds), a proposed interprofessional addition to the School of Medicine and Health Sciences (a $55 million state ask with $40 million local matching funds in sponsor language), and continued investment in the Economic Diversification and Research Fund and a…
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