Roland and Beth Dille Fund for Excellence Grants

The Dille Fund for Excellence is a permanent endowment established in 1994 by MSUM’s Alumni Foundation, through the generosity of our Alumni and Friends. This endowed fund honors the University’s former president, Roland Dille, and his wife, Beth Dille. The fund supports one of the highest honors MSUM bestows upon its faculty- the Dille Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Award. Each year, students, faculty, and staff are called upon to submit a nomination for the faculty member they believe best exemplifies the award criteria. The Provost Council reviews the nominations and selects a recipient. That faculty member will be honored at a Fall Semester 2026 awards ceremony during which they will present a lecture of their choosing and […]

Entrepreneur Najam Usmani receives MSUM Foundation Distinguished Alumni Award and presents on campus April 17

Najam Usmani (finance ’93) is an MSUM Foundation 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awardee. He has built a global, cross-industry career while mentoring thousands. Najam became one of the first 500 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers, recognized by Bill Gates. He built nearly 400 retail locations, rose to the top ranks of tax preparation companies nationwide, and has hired, trained and influenced more […]

Social Work Professional Development Seminar | Registration Closes Today

This Friday, join Moorhead’s School of Social Work for an engaging and practical seminar led by Dr. Marja Humphrey, exploring culturally responsive and ethical supervision practices in today’s complex social context. The event will be held in Comstock Memorial Union 105 on Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This semester’s seminar topic: Culturally and Ethically Responsive Supervision in our […]

Hailen Ackerman Named Graduate Student Employee of the Year

Minnesota State Moorhead is proud to recognize Hailen Ackerman as the 2026 Graduate Student Employee of the Year. This award, presented during National Student Employment Week, honors graduate student employees who demonstrate exceptional leadership, professionalism, and commitment to student success. Hailen was selected from an impressive group of nominees, highlighting the strength and impact of graduate student employees across campus. […]