Dragon Stories

Chezy, a video production company led by MSUM alumni Joe Tjosvold (founder), Luke Steichen and Shad Vedaa, has worked with worldwide companies like Amazon and Ralph Lauren, as well as local businesses and nonprofits.

President Tim Downs advises students on what they can do to get the most out of their college experience. 

Vanessa Kellems is MSUM's new head softball coach. 

Six-student Ojibwe cohort earns degrees in curriculum and instruction.

Welcome to the Dragon Family, Glendon Henry. As MSUM's new Director of Art Exhibitions, Glendon will be overseeing numerous aspects of exhibitions and students for the art department. 

The MSU Moorhead Collegiate DECA team continues to make waves, establishing itself as a formidable force. DECA, an organization for students interested in careers in marketing, finance, and other business-related fields, has seen MSUM's team excel at the regional, national and international levels.

Jasmine Nelson is MSUM's new Speech Language Pathology Clinician. She will be seeing outpatient clients at the MSUM Speech Language Hearing Sciences clinic.

The GRIT Program at MSU Moorhead has been honored with the inaugural Devinder Malhotra Equity Award for its outstanding efforts in promoting student success and closing educational equity gaps. The award recognizes the program’s collaborative approach involving various departments and its significant impact on helping students of color, Pell-eligible, and first-generation students thrive in their college careers.

As MSUM’s Vice President of Finance & Administration, Georges provides strategic and operational leadership for the financial and administrative areas, including Business Services, Information Technology, Public Safety, and Facilities Management. 

The Teacher Cadet Program, initiated in response to the growing teacher shortage, has already seen success. Many high school participants have discovered their passion for teaching and are committing to further their education at MSUM.

Kayla Jones is MSUM’s new Academic Advisor and Tutor program coordinator. She will be working in the Academic Success Center advising students, academic coaching, and overseeing the tutoring center.  

President Downs shares a message celebrating FM Pride week with the campus community.