Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Dragon Stories

Dragons have long been advocates for social change. Mirroring nationwide movements, MSUM has proven throughout the years to be at the forefront of acceptance and change.

At MSUM, diversity is active and alert. For professors, addressing diversity head on is part of their job, and for students, discovering it begins in the classroom.

These MSUM alumni and faculty, although from varied backgrounds with different degrees and career fields, all conduct research across the world. Their association with MSUM has shaped their careers.

Medical illustrators are uniquely connected by their meticulous attention to artistic detail and their curiosity with the human form.

The White Earth Indian reservation's rural location and lack of economic forces make it difficult to attract, and keep, health professionals. But MSUM alumnae are helping to make this a better community.

Back in the day, vegetables were vegetables and meat was meat. But as time goes by and we learn more about what is being injected into our food, even the most regular of Joe Shmoes should be aware of what they’re putting into their bodies with every bite.

A unique program aims to encourage more MSUM physics students to follow Conduah into the field of medical physics, the Bachelor of Science degree in physics with emphasis in medical physics.

They may not be seated directly at your bedside holding your hand or administering an IV, but health advocates are found every step of the way, assisting in the background work in various capacities, spreading awareness, and fighting for funding.

MSUM alumni Dr. Brandan Anderson ’96 (biology), Dr. JaDean Anderson ’03 (biology), and Dr. Alisha (Pagel) Anderson ’06 (biology) practice together at Anderson Family Chiropractic in Fargo.

Ever since Kelsi O’Keefe ’06 (social work) was young she knew she wanted to be in field that allowed her to help others. After graduating from MSUM, she felt she had found the perfect profession in social work.

For nearly half a century, Dennis Jacobs, professor emeritus of Physics, Astronomy, and Sustainability, has demonstrated his commitment to improving our world by living sustainably.

MSUM alumna Elise Parsley ’11 (art) started college ready to learn–from scratch. While many students choose to major in areas of pre-existing fortes, Parsley decided to study art. She’d never even taken a drawing class.