MSUM alumnus Chad Nelson ’07 (mass communications), a photojournalist with KARE 11 in the Twin Cities, won two top honors in the 2017 National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Video Best of Photojournalism awards, in what’s being called an “unprecedented sweep.” Nelson was named both the Ernie Crisp News Photographer of the Year and Editor of the Year at a ceremony […]
KARE 11 photojournalist Chad Nelson ‘sweeps’ NPPA awards
Take a look at the news stories featuring MSUM in the last week. Stories are presented in chronological order. Increased athletic fundraising leads to more success for Dragons, InForum: “Early in his tenure as Minnesota State Moorhead athletic director, Doug Peters thought something as simple as a new coat of paint was significant. That was nearly decade ago, and was […]
From generation to generation, Dragons continue spreading the pride and values held dear at MSUM, often sharing them on the field. In Keith Barnier’s ’87 (physical education) 29-year coaching career, 13 of those were spent leading MSUM track and field, the successes reminiscent of his time as a student-athlete under the direction of retired MSUM coach, Ron Masanz. “He wasn’t […]
Every story of transformation begins with the fire of inspiration and a desire to share that radiance with others. No one ever ends up where they began. When Ryan Sylvester ’98 and ’02 (mass communications and master’s in ed. leadership) was a senior in high school, his parents weren’t sure he was cut out for college. Sylvester was social and […]