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It is indeed a reversal of fortunes. UND has moved on. In the true Dakota spirit of Lewis and Clark their fortunes were westward. The timid remained east. Net net, UND is "America's Dakota University."

UND for decades, and continuing in the present, has an excellent working relationship with the United States Air Force. Active duty and support personnel as well as their families and spouses have taken courses on campus at UND while stationed in Grand Forks. When rotated to other parts of the country, or world, they continue their education on-line. I can speak first hand having served two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan knowing personnel who were stationed in Grand Forks and were continuing to work for their degrees via the on-line availability. All spoke very highly of UND. UND does an excellent job of follow-up and remains in contact to encourage them to achieve their respective educational goals. Make no mistake about it these people are America's finest and I thank them for their service to our country. (I point this out to those who intend to demean on-line students.)

ScottM: Thank you!

I rest my case.

Bison06: You are way out of line. Come back when you have obtained some maturity and real world experience.

Mpls Bison: I will answer your comment. I did extensive research into a Masters in Finance. After I had gathered the information I was seeking, but before I did on campus visits, this is how I rated the schools: 1. Minnesota (Carlson) and North Dakota (tie) 3. Wisconsin and Oregon (tie) 5. St. Cloud 6. Iowa After the visits my ratings changed: 1. North Dakota 2. Oregon 3. St. Cloud 4. Wisconsin 5. Iowa My dad was a Vietnam Veteran and he and other Nam vets told stories of how they were treated after returning from Vietnam. They were made to feel little better than the lowest life form. After my visit to Carlson I can relate to that treatment.

This blog made me chuckle. I hope you don