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<p>Doctor of education (Ed.D.) in educational leadership</p>

The teachers behind the superintendent

Moorhead Area Public Schools' Dr. Brandon Lunak will inspire the class of 2026 at graduate school commencement.

<p>Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership</p>

Education doctoral student goes from "playing school" to commencement speaker

Brittany Tischmak, teacher and aspiring writer, earns her MS and Ed.D. at Moorhead.

<p>Academic Success Center</p>

The Student Success Team Model: How Moorhead Is Improving Retention

Moorhead's new Student Success Team model brings clarity and coordination to student support and success—and is already yielding dividends.

<p>Broadcast Journalism Degree</p>

From Campus News to breaking news

Selah Jacoway, broadcast journalism graduate and multimedia journalist at Valley News Live, speaks at commencement.

<p>Nibbe School of Teaching &amp; Learning</p>

Gabe Dannenbring bridges education and digital influence

Gabe is being recognized with an MSUM Foundation 10 Under 10 Award for his impact as an educator and digital creator.

<p>Film Production Degree</p>

Film alum elevates N.D. businesses by helping them share their stories

Luke Steichen (Film Production '20) is being honored with an MSUM Foundation 10 Under 10 Award.

<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>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.