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RAIN Alumni & Friends

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Stay Connected

We encourage our alumni, friends, and supporters to stay connected with RAIN! Whether you’re a recent graduate or part of our extended community, your stories and support continue to inspire the next generation of students.

Alumni are always welcome to return to share their experiences with students. Your experiences can help guide current students as they walk their own journeys.

We’d love to hear from you! Share updates about your career, family, or community work. Or help us keep in touch by updating your contact information. Email us at RAIN@UND.edu or give us a call at 701.777.4519.

RAIN News

Stay up to date with the latest highlights, events, and student stories through our RAIN News.

RAIN Honor Ceremony celebrates graduates, culture, community
May 22, 2025 by Walter Criswell for UND Today Traditional meal, Friendship Dance, sense of belonging reflect culture of caring that makes UND’s RAIN program stand out College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines dean Maridee Shogren (left) and RAIN Nurse Mentor Chantel Vasquez (right) present Quinn Packineau (center) with a Star Quilt. Packineau was joined by […]
5/27/2025
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Challsey Scallon: Making an Impact on Diabetes Awareness in Native Communities
As we recognize American Diabetes Month, we’re taking the opportunity to highlight the work of Challsey Scallon, MSN, RN, a University of North Dakota (UND) Recruitment & Retention of American Indians into Nursing (RAIN) program nursing alum. With over a decade of experience in diabetes education, Scallon has significantly impacted her community, particularly in diabetes […]
11/26/2024
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Building Connections: RAIN Students Kick Off Fall 2024 Academic Year
RAIN Students Kick Off Fall 2024 at UND CNPD August marked the start of another exciting semester at the University of North Dakota’s College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD). As part of the tradition, the Recruitment & Retention of American Indians into Nursing (RAIN) program hosted a welcome-back luncheon for new and returning RAIN […]
9/10/2024
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Honoring RAIN Graduates: Celebrating Accomplishments and Community Impact at the CNPD RN-BSN Pinning Ceremony
In early August, the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) hosted a pinning ceremony to honor the remarkable achievements of the summer RN to BSN program graduates. Among those celebrated were three dedicated Recruitment & Retention of American Indians into Nursing (RAIN) students: Alyssa Horn, Latoya Poitra, and Crystal Azure, who completed their Bachelor […]
8/27/2024
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