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December 9, 2025

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, […]

Athletics
December 4, 2025

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., […]

Athletics
October 23, 2025

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 […]

Athletics
October 16, 2025

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 […]

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October 6, 2025

Minnesota State Moorhead wraps up successful 2025 homecoming

Minnesota State Moorhead wrapped up a successful 2025 Homecoming by announcing a $5.5 million gift to establish the Nibbe School of Teaching & Learning and honoring a variety of individuals for their achievements. Momentous Gift from Nibbe Family Foundation A $5.5 million gift from the Nibbe Family Foundation, the largest in the university’s history, included the public unveiling of the […]

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