The Minnesota State Moorhead Collegiate DECA chapter earned a top 10 global ranking at the 2026 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC). The recognition places Moorhead’s chapter in the highest tier of the 208 chapters operating worldwide. The international ranking follows a season of consistent performance. Of the chapter’s 40 members, 21 competed at the state level in February. […]
A student–faculty research team from the Paseka School of Business was honored with the Best Conference Paper Award (Undergraduate Research) at the 2026 Korea-America Hospitality & Tourism Educators Association (KAHTEA) Conference, held in Los Angeles, CA, on April 16–18. The study was developed through a collaborative effort among Maddie Moen (Marketing student), Ralf Mehnert-Meland, J.D. (Business Law faculty), and Dr. […]
The Society of Professional Journalists has named MSUM’s Campus News as the winner in the student news magazine category in its annual Mark of Excellence Region 6 Awards. In addition, MSUM students earned nine individual awards in six different categories. The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence Awards for Region 6 includes colleges and universities in the states […]
Najam Usmani (finance ’93) is an MSUM Foundation 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awardee. He has built a global, cross-industry career while mentoring thousands. Najam became one of the first 500 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers, recognized by Bill Gates. He built nearly 400 retail locations, rose to the top ranks of tax preparation companies nationwide, and has hired, trained and influenced more […]
John works to support entrepreneurs, build relationships, and navigate the Fargo-Moorhead business ecosystem. From an economic perspective, John thinks progression in diversity is a major advantage for the Fargo-Moorhead area. “All of us strengthen our community and contribute to the positive environment that the Fargo-Moorhead area has.” Read the full story on MSUM’s story site. Share on social: Do you […]