Costa Rica Study Abroad- Spring Break 2026

Dr. Nancy Stock from the School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership will be leading a study abroad trip to Costa Rica over spring break 2026. The academic focus will be on nursing and healthcare in Costa Rica allowing students to compare and contrast Costa Rican with U.S. healthcare delivery, reimbursement, health outcomes, and educational preparation. The itinerary includes stops in […]

‘Zoinks!’: MSUM professor brings science to life with spot-on impressions

By Michael McGurran, InforumJuly 08, 2025 MOORHEAD — He’s part professor, part performer. Whether it slithers, swims or squawks, Jon Bell-Clement is all in. By day, he teaches zoology and biology classes at Minnesota State University Moorhead. But online, he’s “Jon BC” — blending his lifelong love of animals with spot-on impressions to make science anything but boring. From “SpongeBob” to” […]

Biology alumnus elected to prestigious National Academy of Sciences

Dr. Rodney Tweten (’76) was elected to the National Academy of Sciences for his groundbreaking career in microbiology. His decades of research on bacterial toxins has help advanced medicine, vaccine development, and even cancer treatment approaches. And it all began with a lab key and some unforgettable professors in King Hall. “I’m just a detective at heart and can’t bear […]

Biosciences Professor Wisenden featured in Forum Article

Moorhead Biosciences Professor Dr. Brian Wisenden was quoted in the May 12 Forum of Fargo Moorhead article “Glyndon prairie preserve part of 1M acres protected by The Nature Conservancy.” Dr. Wisenden was quoted on the collaborative nature of Minnesota State Moorhead’s Regional Science Center, the Nature Conservancy, and the Minnesota DNR. Dr. Wisenden stated: “We share the common goal of […]