Success of regional partnership touted in Alexandria newspaper

The Regional Scholars Program partnership between Alexandria Area High School and Minnesota State Moorhead is already demonstrating a successful outcome in its goal to strengthen regional education and provide clear pathways for students. Since the partnership began, student interest in the university has increased significantly. For the Class of 2026, 24 students plan to attend Minnesota State Moorhead this fall. […]

Dr. Scott Klimek presents The Kink in the Teacher Pipeline at international conference in Spain

Dr. Scott Klimek, Assistant Professor in the Nibbe School of Teaching and Learning at Minnesota State University Moorhead, recently presented research at the 18th International Conference on Education and New Technologies (EDULEARN26) in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. His presentation, The Kink in the Teacher Pipeline, examined how teachers’ perceptions of their profession influence whether they encourage others to become educators. […]

Reaching for the Stars: MSUM Planetarium Director Shines in “Japan Meets LIPS” at Global Conference

Sara K. Schultz, Planetarium Director, brought a U.S. perspective to an international stage at the International Planetarium Society conference in the session “Japan Meets LIPS.” A regular contributor to and practitioner of the Live Interactive Planetarium Symposium (LIPS), Schultz represented American approaches to live, audience-driven planetarium programming, demonstrating techniques that prioritize real-time dialogue, adaptability, and immersive storytelling. Presenting to an […]

Fagerstrom, Poplin recognized by National Football Foundation

Congratulations to Ellen Fagerstrom and Julia Poplin, co-faculty athletics representatives for Minnesota State Moorhead Dragon Athletics. They were recently presented with plaques from the National Football Foundation and Fidelity Investments in recognition of their commitment to scholar athletes. The plaques, as well as a $5,000 donation to support academics at MSUM, both resulted from former Dragons and current NFL quarterback […]

Reminder: Banned Books Reading Group – We Were Liars (July 13)

Join us for the next meeting of the Banned Books Reading Group as we discuss We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. Date: Monday, July 13Time: 12:00–1:00 PMLocation: Library PorchDiscussion Leader: Cori Edgerton, Library TechnicianEvent Details & RSVP: https://cglink.me/25e/r376271 This event celebrates the freedom to read and is open to MSUM faculty, staff, and students. Bring your lunch and share your […]