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January 22, 2026

Get ahead of the game: Nominations now open for Dragon Excellence Awards

Dragon Excellence Awards Nomination Form Get ahead of the game by nominating outstanding employee contributions for the Dragon Excellence Awards. Nominations are due March 13. Award categories: Academic Excellence & Innovation Award: A Dragon faculty member who does research or creative activities that elevate student achievement and ensure student success through rigorous curriculum, innovative pedagogy, or student engagement.    Student Engagement Award: A Dragon who creates meaningful student experiences that […]

Employee News
January 22, 2026

We recognize Erienne Fawcett with Dragon Pride

We recognize Erienne Fawcett, coordinator of gender and sexuality, for going above and beyond in supporting the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Global Engagement. She has absorbed additional duties to cover staff vacancies. Jeff Salinas-Jenni says, “Erienne has taken on additional leadership duties and works tirelessly to create an environment where the successful candidate will not feel overwhelmed when roles […]

Diversity & Inclusion
January 22, 2026

We recognize Loren Baranko Faught with Dragon Pride

We recognize Loren Baranko Faught, associate director of academic success, for going above and beyond in her work on the Campus Climate Committee. She took initiative to coordinate with many departments and organizations to have fruitful discussions around the survey. A colleague says, “Loren has displayed a lot of heart with her work on this committee. She demonstrated compassion and […]

Employee News
January 21, 2026

Celebrate the International Day of Education with Moorhead and the University of Zakho

Minnesota State Moorhead and the University of Zakho will host the second International Day of Education symposium on Monday, Jan. 26, at 8 a.m. on Zoom. This global gathering will bring together faculty, students, and community partners to explore new perspectives on teaching and learning. Keynote speakers include MSUM Professor Boyd Bradbury, who will present The Role of Pedagogy, Instructional […]

Academic Conference
January 21, 2026

D2L’s Accessibility Lab Offers Practical Training to Build More Inclusive Course Content

D2L has expanded its Accessibility Lab, an online resource that helps educators and course designers learn how to create accessible, inclusive learning content using its Brightspace platform. The Lab is a hands-on Brightspace course within the Accessibility Academy, open to community members who register for access. The online Lab guides users through accessibility principles and real assistive technologies across three […]

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