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April 27, 2026

Distinguished alum and longtime professor recognized for career in fluency disorders

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 […]

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April 23, 2026

Criminal justice and sociology alum receives award for justice work

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 […]

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March 30, 2026

Human intelligence, psychology alum receives 2026 MSUM Foundation Distinguished Alumni Award

Congratulations to psychology alum Dr. Kevin McGrew for earning an MSUM Foundation 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award. McGrew is being celebrated not only for his enormous contributions to the field of intelligence testing, but the heart behind what he does. “I just want to make a difference in the lives of kids and individuals with disabilities, and those on the margins. […]

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March 26, 2026

Dr. Branden on GRIT Podcast

Dr. Karen Branden interviewed for The Global Grit Experience podcast.  Check out her interview at https://www.theglobalgritexperience.com The podcast is about stories of inspiring people with grit protecting nature, wildlife and the outdoor places we love. NATURE deserves our GRIT – Courage, curiosity, gratitude, hope and UNWAVERING determination to PROTECT it. This is Series One: For the Love of Nature – […]

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