Roland and Beth Dille Fund for Excellence Grants

The Dille Fund for Excellence is a permanent endowment established in 1994 by MSUM’s Alumni Foundation, through the generosity of our Alumni and Friends. This endowed fund honors the University’s former president, Roland Dille, and his wife, Beth Dille. The fund supports one of the highest honors MSUM bestows upon its faculty- the Dille Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Award. Each year, students, faculty, and staff are called upon to submit a nomination for the faculty member they believe best exemplifies the award criteria. The Provost Council reviews the nominations and selects a recipient. That faculty member will be honored at a Fall Semester 2026 awards ceremony during which they will present a lecture of their choosing and […]

Hailen Ackerman Named Graduate Student Employee of the Year

Minnesota State Moorhead is proud to recognize Hailen Ackerman as the 2026 Graduate Student Employee of the Year. This award, presented during National Student Employment Week, honors graduate student employees who demonstrate exceptional leadership, professionalism, and commitment to student success. Hailen was selected from an impressive group of nominees, highlighting the strength and impact of graduate student employees across campus. […]

Isaac Martin Named Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year

Minnesota State Moorhead is proud to recognize Isaac Martin as the 2026 Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year! This honor, presented during National Student Employment Week, celebrates outstanding student employees who demonstrate excellence in their roles while making meaningful contributions to the campus community. Isaac, a junior majoring in Early Childhood Education, was selected from a strong pool of nominees, […]

Dr. Siwei Zhu and co-authors Publish a Study in Creativity and Innovation Management

Dr. Siwei Zhu at Paseka School of Business and co-authors Dr. Koen (Stevens Institute of Technology), Dr. Bertels (College of Staten Island, CUNY), and Dr. Skvoretz (University of South Florida) have had their manuscript accepted for publication in Creativity and Innovation Management (SCImago SJR: Q1). Using data from top biochemical scientists at Exxon Mobil, the study finds that while the […]

Celebrate Week of the Young Child

April 13th-17th is the National Week of the Young Child! The Early Education Center is celebrating all week long! On Friday, April 17th we will go on a celebrate kids parade throughout the campus mall from about 10-10:30 AM. If you see us out and about wave and cheer to help us celebrate kids!