Carlyssa Pfennig gains clarity through Emerging Prairie Internship

As a junior communication studies major at MSUM, Carlyssa Pfennig loved interning as a communications and marketing assistant at Emerging Prairie, a Fargo, N.D. nonprofit organization that highlights founders, innovators, and community builders across the region through programming and hosting events. In this role, Carlyssa promoted large community events like StartupBREW and TEDxFargo. Carlyssa’s internship taught her something new every […]

MSUM, Concordia College, & NDSU collaborate to host BrainSTEM event for Area Middle School

MSUM, Concordia College, and NDSU partnered with the North Dakota chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) to host the 7th annual BrainSTEM event on Wednesday, October 23. This exciting event welcomed nearly 270 seventh-grade students from Ben Franklin Middle School for a day of hands-on learning at Concordia aimed at promoting diversity in STEM fields. The event […]

Open Enrollment Begins Today! October 24 – November 13

2025 Open Enrollment begins today! Annual Open Enrollment is the only time during the year where you can make changes to your benefits without a qualifying life event. This year, open enrollment occurs from October 24, 2024 – November 13, 2024. All changes made during open enrollment are effective January 1, 2025. Take advantage of this opportunity to review and update your benefits elections! The 2025 […]

Deadline Extended: Required Annual Training – Now Due December 12

Minnesota State is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and ethical work environment. The annual required training program for new and existing employees supports this goal by providing required statutory training, and training that supports strategic issues and current needs. This sets the foundation for a safe, ethical, and welcoming culture at all our campuses and work locations. The eLearning […]