Public Safety Employee Earns Professional Certification

On July 1, Public Safety Sergeant Jason Dockter earned his professional certification as a Physical Security Professional (PSP) through ASIS International. ASIS is a globally recognized community of security practitioners, representing virtually every industry in the public and private sectors. In order to earn board certification as a PSP, Jason needed to sufficiently demonstrate knowledge in physical security assessments, application, […]

Moorhead and MSUM partner in education, business and culture with Kurdistan city

MOORHEAD — In a show of cooperation spanning more than 6,000 miles, the city of Moorhead has joined with Zakho, Kurdistan, pledging commitments to cultural exchange, educational opportunities and economic development. Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson and Guhdar Sheekhoo, head of the Zakho Independent Administration, signed a friendship proclamation at Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Christianson Alumni Center on Wednesday, July 2. […]

Biology alumnus elected to prestigious National Academy of Sciences

Dr. Rodney Tweten (’76) was elected to the National Academy of Sciences for his groundbreaking career in microbiology. His decades of research on bacterial toxins has help advanced medicine, vaccine development, and even cancer treatment approaches. And it all began with a lab key and some unforgettable professors in King Hall. “I’m just a detective at heart and can’t bear […]

Moorhead sets the standard for teacher education

Minnesota State Moorhead is setting a new standard for teacher education. With a strong focus on real-world experience, mentorship, and community impact, Moorhead is preparing award-winning educators from day one. Read the full story on Moorhead’s story site. Share on social: Do you know a student, alum or colleague whose story we should share? Please share your story ideas by […]

Dr. David Wolff published in The Advocate

Dr. David Wolff, Assistant Professor of Elementary Inclusive Education in the School of Teaching and Learning was recently published in The Advocate, the journal for the Association of Teacher Educators-Kansas. Developing Empathetic Preservice Teachers Using Literary Fiction focuses on the use of literary fiction, with protagonists living and learning with dyslexia, to develop empathy with preservice teachers in a teacher […]