Brittany Tischmak knew since Kindergarten she wanted to be a writer and teacher. She’s now an English teacher in Inver Grove Heights, Minn. and a mentor to new teachers. After receiving her master’s in curriculum and instruction at Minnesota State Moorhead, she decided to stay for her doctorate. She’ll receive her Ed.D. on May 8, when she speaks at commencement. […]
Double Dragon Jenessa Fillipi, executive director of Down Home, is a recipient of the 2026 Dragon Impact Award! She is helping break the cycle of homelessness one family at a time by furnishing homes, strengthening connections, and transforming communities. “I want people to know the importance of Down Home and other nonprofits in our community, and that together, truly, we […]
While teaching for nearly 40 years at Moorhead, Bruce Hanson (’75) helped grow Speech-Language Hearing Sciences programs, expanded hands-on clinical experiences for students, became one of the nation’s first Board-Certified Specialists in Fluency Disorders, and gave back to his community through private practice and volunteer service. His extraordinary legacy is being recognized today with the MSUM Foundation 2026 Distinguished Alumni […]
Everyday, Angie Keeping supports more than 500 students at Horizon Middle School, like her professors did for her at MSUM. Angie is now being honored with the MSUM Foundation 2026 Dragon Impact Award. “It laid the foundation for the rest of my life. My time at MSUM taught me that I belong somewhere, and it was the beginning of everything […]
Associate director of The Consensus Council, Elizabeth Hilt (’06), is a recipient of the MSUM Foundation 2026 Dragon Impact Award! Her work in restorative justice strengthens communities and highlights the importance of treating every person with dignity and understanding. “It’s easy to think you know everything based on your own experiences,” she says. “But it’s important to listen, stay curious […]