Community & Partnerships Dragon Stories

Meet Tamarak Schoon, a new General Maintenance Worker in Housing & Residential Life. Tamarak helps ensure student health and well-being through custodial work in the dorms. 

As the new vice president of strategic enrollment management, Jason Trainer oversees any effort to attract, retain, and graduate students. He leads and coordinates efforts to position the university to attract and have the most successful students.

Python research leads to Judah Nava's Goldwater Scholarship nomination. 

Samantha Peterson (‘25) has been nominated for the Goldwater Scholarship for her dedication to anthropology research. 

Freshman Megan Overly traveled from Kansas to attend MSU Moorhead. She was drawn to MSUM's perfect size, quality education, and affordability for out-of-state students.

Hasslen Construction Co., Inc. owner Brent Hasslen ‘94 is building a legacy that spans generations.

Laura Odgren earns her Specialist in School Psychology in a creative partnership through MSUM and schools.

Zachary Davis's (‘23) education as a nontraditional student helps him as the business owner of Z3D Solutions. 

Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson believes that the future of Moorhead and of MSUM are intertwined, as college students thrive along with their community.

Jill Holmstrom, professor of nursing, was the only medically trained person onboard a flight when a medical emergency took place, causing the plane to make an emergency landing.

MSUM students Isabel Olson and Kobey Block share their involvement in DECA and how it has improved their college experience.

Julie Maahs, assistant director for career readiness, relies on her extensive resume and career program experience to help students develop key career readiness skills.