Emily Stengrim, Outstanding Young Alumna, uses Ad & PR degree at Nike

Emily Stengrim, senior creative producer at Nike, was recognized as an Outstanding Young Alumna for her unparalleled work in national marketing campaigns. Some of her campaigns include: “This was never a long shot,” featuring Caitlin Clark and the Sabrina vs. Steph NBA All-Star 3-point competition. Coming from a small town, she never thought a position at Nike would be something […]

Dr. Siwei Zhu’s Paper Accepted for Academy of Management Conference 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark

Dr. Siwei Zhu’s peer-reviewed paper, “The Impact of Investor Laughter During Entrepreneurial Storytelling on Funding Decisions,” has been accepted for presentation at the 85th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM 2025) in Copenhagen, Denmark. This study bridges entertainment and entrepreneurship by combining qualitative insights from stand-up comedians with quantitative analysis of Shark Tank data. The work reveals that investor laughter as an […]

Record number of students register for Admitted Students Day

A record-high number of families have registered to attend MSUM’s Admitted Student Days this spring. The first event was held March 1; the second is this Friday, April 4. Admitted Student Day is an opportunity for high school students who have been admitted to the university to hear from current students, meet with student services and faculty, tour campus, and […]

Dragon Career Closet – A Resource for Students

The Dragon Career Closet is designed to help students feel confident, inside and out. The Dragon Career Closet, a resource from the Career Development Center, provides gently used business casual to business professional clothing to students free of charge. The resource is available for students who are interviewing, presenting, or starting a new professional role. Available items include: Pants Blazers […]

National Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2025

Minnesota State University Moorhead will be celebrating National Graduate and Professional Students Appreciation Week, April 7-11. The first week of April every year is dedicated to acknowledging the academic, research and financial contributions that graduate students make to their campus, their communities and society. Monday: Kick off the week with a greeting from President Downs. Tuesday: Greetings from our campus […]