How academic innovation will shape our region

President Downs wrote about the momentum happening at Minnesota State Moorhead in the November issue of Prairie Business magazine. In the article, “How academic innovation will shape our region,” he writes: At Moorhead, we are preparing the region’s most sought-after graduates – professionals who lead, solve, and shape what’s next. We are committed to delivering academic programs that are relevant and […]

Holiday Timesheet Deadline Changes for 2025

Greetings, Please note the following holiday timesheet deadline changes for 2025. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources (hr@mnstate.edu or 218-477-2157). PPE – December 2 Thanksgiving Holiday – November 27 and 28 Tuesday, November 25 Employee timesheets and leave requests due (two days earlier than usual) Wednesday, November 26 Supervisor timesheet approvals due Paycheck for […]

First Dragon Lair Business Plan Pitch Competition a Success

Minnesota State Moorhead hosted the first Dragon Lair Business Plan Pitch Competition on Thursday, November 20, bringing together ten pitches from student entrepreneurs. More than a dozen majors were represented, with presenters representing business administration, marketing, art education, computer science, photojournalism and more. Students presented their business ideas in six minute pitches followed by four minutes of questions from a […]

Oceanarium students take on Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium

This past November 14-16, Oceanarium students traveled to Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium to get a behind the scenes experience at their aquarium! They got to see the Zoo’s state of the art water quality lab, their food prep commissary, and quarantine spaces. Students asked the aquarium’s animal care manager questions about day-to-day operations and what the world of aquarium […]

RN to BSN Program Earns Top Honors in Minnesota

EduMed.org has recognized Minnesota State Moorhead’s RN to BSN program as the number one online RN to BSN bridge program in Minnesota and the number two online nursing program in the state. These rankings emphasize programs that balance academic quality and strong support for working nurses. This acknowledgment reflects the work of our faculty and staff who design learning experiences […]