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April 1, 2024

Affinity Plus and MSUM bring the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics back to Moorhead

Proceeds from the Polar Plunge event to benefit Special Olympics Minnesota REGISTER NOW Calling all brave hearts and chilly thrill-seekers! The Polar Plunge, Minnesota’s iconic fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota, is making a splash in Moorhead! This exciting event, proudly presented by Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, a long-time supporter of Special Olympics Minnesota, offers a unique opportunity to raise […]

Athletics
April 1, 2024

MSUM New Hires

MSUM New Hires Please join us in welcoming the following new employees to Minnesota State University Moorhead!  Make sure to say hello and let them know It’s a GREAT day to be a Dragon!! Start Date: 3/26/2024 Tessa Primus – EEC substitute teacher Early Education Center Start Date: 4/1/2024 Scott Forster – Head Women’s Soccer Coach Athletics Start Date: 4/1/2024 […]

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March 29, 2024

English Professor Visits Moorhead High School

Kevin Zepper (English) was invited to speak and teach at Moorhead High School on March 26th-27th. Zepper covered the concepts of creativity, creative courage, and pop culture impact. Instructor Aimee Hilger’s students wrote prose and poetry with prompts, connecting their creative writing to McBeth and college research papers. Zepper also discussed expectations of college level writing and student responsibility on […]

Academics
March 28, 2024

Academic Progress Checks as a Retention Predictor

In a recently completed study of the effectiveness of academic progress checks, weeks 5 and 10 progress checks were consistent, significant predictors of student retention and student responsiveness was associated with decreased future deficiencies and increased retention rates. Key findings include: Deficiency percentage was a consistent significant predictor of retention after controlling for demographic variables; on average, for every 1 […]

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