Testimonials: Respected by Faculty, Trusted by Students, Valued by Staff
Faculty - Respected for Integrity. Trusted for Collaboration.
“Almost all progress and innovation at UND currently flows from the work you started.”
Students - Present, Empathetic, and Student-Focused
“President Kennedy made time for students—not just in official forums, but in the dining halls, in service events, and when it really mattered.”
“He was authentic with students. That built trust.”
“He showed up. He cared. And he made us feel heard.”
“He always looked out for students—especially those from underserved communities.”
Staff - Empowering Talent. Building Trust. Driving Results.
“Your support of staff… really means a lot to us and inspires us to do more to serve our university. We greatly appreciate your transparency and the concern you show for creating an environment that fosters excellence.”
“Mark always took the high road. He brought integrity and energy to the job every day.”
“Even when he faced unfair treatment, he responded with professionalism and grace.”
System and Campus Leadership
“Mark left every institution stronger than he found it. He built trust, expanded opportunity, and respected our role in the process.”
“A strategic thinker with the stamina and vision to drive transformation—always focused on results.”
“When faced with challenges, he prioritized the institution over ego. That’s rare—and powerful.”
"He had the capacity to work unlike anyone I’ve ever seen—and he kept us focused and moving.”
“He led with integrity, brought discipline to our strategy, and empowered leaders to deliver.”
“Even when he faced unfair treatment, he responded with professionalism and grace.”
“Thank you for donating and forgoing your $200k bonus. It is generous and means a lot to the CU community. Although you certainly had no obligation to do so, it shows strong leadership."
