Before they joined Prairiewood Wealth Management, finance graduates Parker Jacobs ’23 and Josiah Behm ’24 were building their portfolios here at MSUM. “Almost all of the classes I took correlated to what we do here,” Parker said, emphasizing courses like tax and principles of investment. Similarly, Josiah felt that the practical learning he gained from projects and assignments at MSUM […]
Emily Stengrim, senior creative producer at Nike, was recognized as an Outstanding Young Alumna for her unparalleled work in national marketing campaigns. Some of her campaigns include: “This was never a long shot,” featuring Caitlin Clark and the Sabrina vs. Steph NBA All-Star 3-point competition. Coming from a small town, she never thought a position at Nike would be something […]
Isidro Lopez earned a criminal justice degree, working with human behaviors, mentalities and psychological responses. When people ask about his MSUM experience, Isidro describes it in three words: empowerment, growth, and transformation. “It wasn’t just about getting a degree. It was about finding a community that believes in me and gave me confidence to explore new paths,” he says. Read […]
Carter Headrick ’93 is a 2025 Dragon Impact Award recipient for his success in using compelling stories to shape public health policy nationwide. A political science graduate, Headrick began as a radio producer and political campaign strategist before shifting to issue advocacy. He helped secure funding for Seattle’s mass transit, banned tobacco billboards in King County, WA, and influenced cigarette […]
Minnesota State University Moorhead is proud to announce the newest member of the MSUM Foundation Board: Jay Nibbe. Jay, along with multiple members of his family, are proud Dragon alumni, and he’s excited to bring his global experience from 39 years at Ernst & Young to the board. “Being on the Foundation board is a way to give back to a place […]