Dragons in the news

Take a look at the news stories featuring MSUM in recent weeks. Stories are presented in chronological order.

Nellermoe named Park Christian School president, InForum: “Park Christian School announced Wednesday, May 31, that it’s hired Chris Nellermoe as its new president … Nellermoe received a bachelor’s degree from Concordia College in Moorhead and earned a master’s degree in educational leadership, and his K-12 principal and superintendent certifications through Minnesota State University Moorhead.”

Former Dragon Beeson to be inducted into NSIC Hall of Fame, InForum: “Former Minnesota State University Moorhead men’s basketball standout Brett Beeson will be inducted into the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Hall of Fame on Tuesday, July 11, at the Best Western Premier in Burnsville.”

Area educators gather for learning celebration, Fergus Falls Daily Journal: “Northern Lights Library Network and Lakes Country Service Cooperative, along with Campbell-Tintah Public Schools, Minnesota State University Moorhead, the Ottertail County Historical Society, and Roseau Public Schools are sponsoring a workshop in Fergus Falls to celebrate learning altogether … Carol Sibley, professor emerita, Minnesota State University Moorhead is giving away over 282 books from her work with the International Books for Young People (IBBY) and the Ottertail County Historical Society is featuring local treasures they have to offer area students.”

Tennessee-Martin guard joining Dragon men’s basketball, InForum: “Minnesota State University Moorhead men’s basketball coach Chad Walthall has announced the addition of Travaun Coad of West Lawn, Pa., for the 2017-18 season.”

MSUM hosts college for kids, teens, WDAY: “The Minnesota State University Moorhead College for Kids and Teens is holding sessions June 19 through 22, July 10 through 13 and July 17 through 20.”

MSUM students work with local artist on space mural for planetarium, WDAY: “An intergalactic makeover is happening at the MSUM Planetarium. Thanks to a grant from the Lake Region Arts Council, local Mural Artist Karen Bakkee is working with five art and four physics students and Youth Educational Service Students for an out-of-this world collaboration.”

Milner named head track coach at MSUM, InForum: “Ryan Milner has been named the head track and field and cross country coach at Minnesota State Moorhead.”

MSUM to induct 11 individuals and two teams to Hall of Fame, InForum: “Minnesota State Moorhead is adding 11 individuals and two cross country teams to its Dragon Sports Hall of Fame class that will be honored at an Oct. 6 banquet.”