MSUM student newspaper The Advocate making a grassroots comeback

By Robin HuebnerNovember 27, 2024 MOORHEAD — A long-running college newspaper is back after a hiatus due to a new core group of students who aim to help keep their campus informed. The Advocate at Minnesota State University Moorhead has been out of circulation for a couple years, said Chris Walker, an associate professor of communication and journalism at the university, […]

A reason to love MSUM

As a transfer student, Judah was skeptical of going to another welcome week, but his memorable first week at MSUM embodied the culture he has come to love and set the tone for the rest of his college journey.  “The culture of Minnesota State University Moorhead truly is one of encouragement, celebration, and inspiration.”  Read Judah’s full story on MSUM’s story site […]

MSUM alum produces segment at Valley News Live

Erick George was a triple major, with degrees in multimedia journalism, broadcast journalism and political science, and completed three minors in mass communication, photojournalism and advertising and public relations. Now, he is the producer of The Valley Today at Valley News Live and is sharing his own segment on former presidents, “The Countdown to 47.” “Presidential history always fascinates me. […]

Ad & PR alum working at center of presidential campaign

Cutting her teeth as a senatorial communications director, 2017 alum Lexi Byler built strong relationships with Minnesota media and communities. Now, she’s the communications director in a presidential campaign that addresses both state and national concerns. This larger and faster scale of work requires navigating constant national and local media requests, working with a diverse range of stakeholders, and resonating […]

Carlyssa Pfennig gains clarity through Emerging Prairie Internship

As a junior communication studies major at MSUM, Carlyssa Pfennig loved interning as a communications and marketing assistant at Emerging Prairie, a Fargo, N.D. nonprofit organization that highlights founders, innovators, and community builders across the region through programming and hosting events. In this role, Carlyssa promoted large community events like StartupBREW and TEDxFargo. Carlyssa’s internship taught her something new every […]