Kyja K-Nelson to lead Moorhead’s new Honors College

Award-winning educator and filmmaker Kyja Kristjansson-Nelson is the inaugural Dean of the highly anticipated Honors College. Launching in Fall 2026, the Honors College is designed for students who seek intellectual challenge, meaningful engagement, and boundless opportunity. More than an academic program, it is a community of scholars driven by curiosity, ambition, and a commitment to excellence.  “Faculty create the environment, and I’m […]

Bachmeier headlines MN Region 5 Service Cooperative Kickoff

Art Education Program Director, Brad Bachmeier, headlined the Sourcewell Region 5 Service Cooperative Arts Professional Development day in Staples, MN on Sep. 30. Professor Bachmeier presented three professional development sessions, ranging from Creative careers and emerging opportunities for student vocations to career transitions for educators. Bachmeier also presented on utilizing Social-Emotional Learning strategies for creating engaging and relevant curricula in […]

Film production student and art alum build community in Fargo-Moorhead 

Minnesota State Moorhead alum, Amanda Frost, and current Moorhead student Alessa Herrera Grant are attempting to answer the question, “Why Fargo-Moorhead?”.  Over the past summer, Alessa participated in CampusFM’s 12-week creatorship, learning from Amanda, the CampusFM coordinator for the company Folkways, along with other guest speakers.   CampusFM’s overall goal is to keep graduates in the Fargo-Moorhead area by strengthening connections […]

Roland and Beth Dille Fund for Excellence Grants

The Dille Fund for Excellence invites annual grant proposals from members of the Minnesota State Moorhead campus community. These grants support initiatives that enhance the quality of education at Minnesota State Moorhead. All faculty and staff are eligible to apply.   Proposals should reflect innovation,  originality, and a clear commitment to enriching educational experiences for Moorhead students. Each submission must […]