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First-Gen Student Now Helps Students Succeed
For psychology alumnus Jason Nicholas, his relationships with faculty at Minnesota State University Moorhead provided him the mentorship and career guidance he desperately needed in his life, something he now gets to be a part of in others' lives.
Dragons Who Serve: Joaquin Watson
A family heritage of service spurred Joaquin Watson to join the U.S. Army. Now he’s the president of the Dragon Student Veterans Club.
New Dragon VALOR Program Enhances Support for Veteran and Military-Connected Students
MSU Moorhead has launched Dragon VALOR, a Veteran Ally Organization that strives to elevate student Veterans’ academic success.
Fostering Future Educators through the College for Kids and Teens Program
The College for Kids & Teens program offers a unique and effective approach to teacher preparation by integrating multiple generations of educators and emphasizing mentorship.
Student Team Bridges Age Gaps to Advance AI in Healthcare
A healthcare leadership internship provided a unique, collaborative opportunity for a Moorhead High School student, an undergraduate MSUM student, and two MSUm graduate students to conduct research together.
Former Sierra Leone diplomat and professor emeritus Andrew Conteh honored for lifetime dedication to students
Emeritus political science professor Andrew Conteh has received MSUM's 2023 Outstanding Service Award for his lasting impact on campus.
Tim Downs carries early lessons to MSUM president’s office
Dr. Tim Downs shares his experiences leading up to his role as MSUM's 12th president.
Coffee with Mary Downs: A conversation with MSUM’s First Lady
Mary Down's shares her experiences leading up to her husband's presidency at MSUM.
Leaving a Legacy of Transformation
Blackhurst has served as president of Minnesota State University Moorhead since 2014, when she was named its 11th president. She is now passing the torch onto the new president as she steps into retirement.
Lend a Hand
Kara Gravley-Stack and her team at Minnesota State University Moorhead provide mental health essential services to the campus community.
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Pursuing film composition with perfect pitch and plenty of instruments
Sierra is an MSUM senior majoring in commercial music and entertainment industries and technology. She can play the euphonium, bassoon, tenor sax, violin, guitar, trumpet, French horn, clarinet, keyboard, string bass and more. On her way to becoming a film composer, Sierra is a multi-talented performer who continually embraces new challenges in the realm of music.
Higher Education Needs Communities' Support, Legislative Funding
President Anne advocates for communities' support of higher education through means of legislative funding.