Scorch texting chatbot launching this fall

A new texting chatbot named Scorch will be available to undergraduate Dragons throughout the year. Minnesota State Moorhead is launching the service to better support students, answer questions, and communicate important information. It is also an excellent way for the university to hear your feedback and create a great Dragon community!  Undergraduate students can expect to receive a welcome text […]

Mini grant funds available through Title III – professional development and idea/project support for engaged learning

As part of Minnesota State Moorhead’s Title III SIP project, funded by the Department of Education, mini grant funding is available in two focus areas to support engaged (experiential and active) learning: Professional development – great for PDP’s – to build skills and confidence in experiential and/or active learning. Two online courses are ready for you to select, or pursue […]

Student Success Team launching AI-powered texting chatbot 

Undergraduate students can now text Scorch to receive personalized support. Minnesota State Moorhead is launching an SMS chatbot named Scorch to support the university’s retention efforts. The AI-powered tool is built by EdSights and uses a research-backed framework to help identify and resolve underlying issues students may be facing. It will also provide the Student Success Team powerful analytics and […]

Women Connect Tickets for Tuesday, August 26

We have 8 tickets available for Faculty, Staff and Students. Please email Kathy.Frolek@mnstate.edu if you would like to attend. Women Connect Event: The Architecture of Resilience | Turning Personal Adversity into Purposeful Impact Speaker: Tracy Jordre More Info:  Women Connect: August 2025 – Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce Date: Tuesday, August 26 Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Location: Armory Events […]

Garden Swap | September 4

Garden Swap at the Alumni Center Plant too many tomatoes this summer? Have zucchini multiplying faster than you can cook them? Bring your garden extras to the Garden Swap, hosted by Kristin Johnson and Laura Caroon, on Thursday, September 4 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. in the Christianson Alumni Center. Here’s how it works: drop off any extra fruits, veggies, or […]