Executive Mentorship Program Builds Student–Professional Connections

Ten juniors and seniors in the Paseka School of Business are taking part in this fall’s Executive Mentorship Program, a 1-credit course that pairs students with community executives from fields such as banking, investment management, law, property management, human resources, business ownership, and marketing production. The program creates collaborative relationships between experienced professionals and upper-level students. Together, they explore career […]

AI with Purpose: AI becomes a defining part of a Dragon education

Artificial Intelligence is changing the world and Moorhead is making sure students are ready. Five incredible faculty fellows are using AI to transform learning across campus: Julia Poplin, Joshua Johnson, Kazimir Gazdzik, Andrew Chen and Atif Osmani. “I’m proud to be part of a growing community that sees AI not as a threat to education but as a catalyst for […]

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 […]

Dragon Lair Business Plan Pitch Competition

What is the Dragon Lair? A regional pitch competition, held on November 20, where undergraduate students from regional colleges and universities present entrepreneurial ideas to a panel of business leaders. Teams can win up to $5,000 and gain real-world experience in pitching, problem solving, and innovation. Who can participate? What stage should my idea be in? Ideas must be pre-revenue […]

Dragons were loud and proud at StartupBREW

Dragons were loud and proud this morning at the weekly StartupBREW, a networking event for entrepreneurs and those who think like entrepreneurs. The university’s Pep Band fired up the audience to hear from two Dragon alumni. Shannon Wiedman ’07 (graphic communications) shared her startup story and encouraged the audience to take advantage of the many resources available in the community to assist future […]