Moorhead Quarterback Jack Strand Supports Physics Department Through National Honor

Minnesota State Moorhead senior quarterback Jack Strand recently turned a national honor into a meaningful investment in the university. Strand was selected as one of 16 national finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy, widely recognized as the highest academic and athletic award in college football across all divisions. As part of that recognition, finalists receive a postgraduate scholarship and […]

Dr. Robert and Mille Macleod provide scholarship for female student-athletes

Dr. Robert and Mildred “Millie” MacLeod devoted more than 50 years to Minnesota State Moorhead, serving its students, supporting its athletes, and championing fairness and education. Robert’s long career blended teaching, coaching, university leadership, and distinguished military service, while Millie brought resilience, competitive spirit, and community leadership to everything she did — from athletics to the Moorhead City Council. Today, […]

Jack Strand Named Finalist for Harlon Hill Trophy

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Minnesota State Moorhead senior quarterback Jack Strand has been named one of eight finalists for the 2025 Harlon Hill Trophy. The annual award honors the best college football player in NCAA Division II.  Strand becomes the first player in MSUM history to be named a finalist for the top honor in NCAA Division II football. The Bloomer, Wis., […]

Jack Strand named finalist for college football’s top scholar athlete award

Minnesota State Moorhead senior quarterback Jack Strand has been announced as one of 16 finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy®, the nation’s premier scholar-athlete award. Strand was named a member of the 2025 National Football Foundation (NFF) National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented by Fidelity Investments® with Strand receiving an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship.  Strand becomes the first Dragon since Bart Johnson (1998) to be […]

Chad Markuson talks about Dragon athletics   

Director of Athletics Chad Markuson talked about the students who inspire him and shape his leadership in this video from Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Moorhead. “The relationships I get to have and the time I spend with student athletes, other coaches, and staff who are accomplishing their goals, and knowing that I’m playing a small role in […]