Triple Threat Hailen Ackerman on Rejecting Perfectionism

Hailen Ackerman is MSUM’s “Triple Threat”. After getting his bachelor’s degree in psychology and his master’s in educational leadership, Hailen is ready to pursue a doctoral degree in educational leadership.  Hailen expresses how much he enjoys the professors and curriculum opportunities the doctoral program provides.   “It almost felt like we were colleagues. They were very encouraging and positive, so the […]

MSUM Kicks Off School Year with Welcome Week

Aug. 22-25 | Welcome Week Employee Schedule | Welcome Week Student Schedule The university community welcomes new students into the Dragon family and all students back to campus to kick off the 2024-2025 school year. Welcome Week helps new students become acquainted with campus, meet new friends, and make smooth transitions into college life.  The Dragon Welcome Crew, including faculty, staff, […]

Welcome Back to Campus: A Message from President Downs

Dragons, I hope you are recharged and ready for an excellent academic year. As we prepare to embark on another exciting year together, I want to take a moment to welcome you back to this vibrant learning community. Let’s collectively bring the energy and enthusiasm our campus needs to make this year one of growth, achievement, and meaningful experiences. I […]

In Memoriam

As we welcome new and returning faculty and staff to campus this week, we also remember former MSUM faculty and staff that passed away in the last year. We honor the lives of the following and their contributions to the Dragon community:

Biology alum featured in story about monarch butterflies

Patrice Delaney, an ecology and evolutionary biology graduate who also earned a certificate in scientific illustration, was featured in a recent story about monarch butterflies migrating through our region. She is a project manager and biologist at United Prairie Foundation and was the inspiration and creator of the hummingbird sculpture garden on campus. By Kjersti Maday, Inforum FARGO — Right now, […]