Five-time Tony Award Nominee Jan Maxwell dies

Jan Maxwell ’75-’80 (theatre), a five-time Tony-nominated actor whose performances spanned stage and screen, comedy and drama, died February 11 following a longtime battle with cancer. Her death was confirmed to Playbill by her son, William Maxwell-Lunney. She was 61. During her time and beyond at MSUM, she also performed in the Straw Hat Players from 1976-80 and 1985-87. Her myriad […]

It’s Giving Hearts Day, and students encourage you to give!

It’s Giving Hearts Day, Dragons! Students like Logan and Michelle encourage you to give toward student scholarships today! Go to givingheartsday.org and donate to the MSUM Alumni Foundation. The average student graduates with $30,000 in debt. Thanks to Dakota Medical Foundation and other generous donors, we have $30,000 available for match dollars! Let us know on Twitter and Facebook why you think giving to students is […]

Giving Hearts Day message from President Anne

President Anne encourages you to show your love for MSUM by giving toward student scholarships on Giving Hearts Day! On Feb. 8, visit givingheartsday.org and donate to the MSUM Alumni Foundation. Watch this special message from her office. Thanks to Dakota Medical Foundation and other generous donors, we have $30,000 available for match dollars! Let us know on Twitter and Facebook why you think […]

Help spread the word for Giving Hearts Day

The heart of a Dragon is shown through our determination to help others and our desire to give. Can we count you in? On Thursday, Feb. 8—Giving Hearts Day—show your love for MSUM by giving toward student scholarships. Visit impactgiveback.org and donate to the MSUM Alumni Foundation. Let us know on Twitter and Facebook why you think giving to students […]

Finding Language

By Meghan Feir For every parent, each step in the development of his or her child is a monumental occasion. Their first time rolling over, crawling and walking. Their first smiles and giggles of joy. But surely one of the biggest milestones is when a child begins to speak their first words. Trisha (Nelson) Page ’10 (psychology) kept waiting for […]