Awards & Achievements

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<p>Studio Art Degree</p>

Alumna’s ceramics art shared across the country

Catie Miller is an MSUM Foundation 2026 Outstanding Young Alumna Awardee for her career in ceramics, education and public art. 

<p>Healthcare Management &amp; Leadership Degree</p>

Building systems for compassionate care

Healthcare leader Justin Boldt ('19) is a recipient of the MSUM Foundation's 10 Under 10 Award.

<p>Multimedia Journalism Degree</p>

Digital creator builds community through storytelling and outreach

Professional leader and community builder Geneva Nodland ('21) is one of the MSUM Foundation's 2026 10 Under 10 Awardees.

<p>Elementary Inclusive Education Degree</p>

Local elementary educator honored with Nibbe Innovation Award

Elementary education alum and Fargo teacher Lindsay Perlenfein is being recognized for her impact with the Nibbe Innovation Award.

<p>Physics Degree</p>

Physics alumna drives innovation in early cancer detection

Dana Salk is an MSUM Foundation 2026 10 Under 10 Awardee for helping develop AI-driven technology for early breast cancer detection.

<p>Business Degree</p>

Senior manager continually lends skillset to community improvement

Community leader Drew Sannes is one of the recipients of the MSUM Foundation's 10 Under 10 Awards.

<p>Criminal Justice and Sociology Degree</p>

Criminal justice and sociology alum brings humanity into justice work

Alumna and associate director of The Consensus Council, Elizabeth Hilt (’06) is a recipient of this year's MSUM Foundation Dragon Impact Award.

<p>Leadership &amp; Innovation in Aging Studies Degree</p>

Moorhead alum becomes a leader in North Dakota courts

Moorhead alum Beau Cummings (Gerontology, '16) has had an impactful career in law, leading him to be recognized as an MSUM Foundation 10 Under 10 recipient.

<p>Sociology Degree</p>

Sociology alum and school counselor recognized for Dragon Impact Award

Alumna and school counselor Angie Keeping ('10) is a recipient of the 2026 Dragon Impact Award.

<p>Business Administration Degree</p>

Fargo-Moorhead changemaker empowers local entrepreneurs

Alum and Chief Innovation Officer at the Greater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation, John Machacek, is a recipient of this year's MSUM Foundation Dragon Impact Award.

<p>Finance Degree</p>

Finance student journeys from MSUM to Global Leadership

Najam Usmani has built a global, cross-industry career while mentoring thousands.

<p>Integrated Advertising and Public Relations Degree</p>

Sprouting hope, one bouquet at a time

Alumna and Hope Blooms founder Kelly Krenzel ('08) is a recipient of this year's MSUM Foundation Dragon Impact Award.