Minnesota and North Dakota National Guards sign Preferred Partner agreements during Veterans Week

The university publicly signed a Preferred Partnership agreement with the Minnesota and North Dakota National Guards yesterday as part of its Veterans Week activities. This partnership represents a shared commitment to honoring those who serve by expanding access to higher education and creating opportunities for professional growth and lifelong success.

L to R: Brigadier General Jason Benson, Assistant Division Commander – Maneuver, 34th Infantry Division, MN National Guard, President Tim Downs, Brigadier General Mitchell Johnson, Adjutant General, ND National Guard

“In Moorhead, our culture is to lift up the people who served and continue to serve, and their families,” said President Tim Downs. “This is a partnership that builds even stronger leaders.”

Moorhead has about 400 Veteran and military-connected students.

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