Kyja K-Nelson to lead Moorhead’s new Honors College

Award-winning educator and filmmaker Kyja Kristjansson-Nelson is the inaugural Dean of the highly anticipated Honors College.
 
Launching in Fall 2026, the Honors College is designed for students who seek intellectual challenge, meaningful engagement, and boundless opportunity. More than an academic program, it is a community of scholars driven by curiosity, ambition, and a commitment to excellence. 
 
“Faculty create the environment, and I’m glad we have the right person at the helm, Vice President of Enrollment Management & Strategic Initiatives, Jason Trainer says. 
 
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