Humble beginnings to the Commencement stage: Gricel Escobedo-Kingwell shares her story

Gricel Escobedo-Kingwell’s parents did not attend school beyond sixth grade, but life’s early obstacles inspired her fierce determination and a deep-rooted belief in the power of education. She says of her MSUM experience, “Throughout the program, I’ve learned to be my authentic self. So many times in education, I haven’t felt that way.” At the spring commencement ceremony, she will […]

Region’s top educators are Dragons

Moorhead Public Schools Teacher of the Year Angela Hase, Fargo Public Schools Teacher of the Year Amanda Hetland, and West Fargo Professional Licensed Staff of the Year Mendi Blake all began their education journey at MSUM. “I chose MSUM because they have high standards, and I knew it is a good school, especially for education,” Amanda says. Angela, Amanda, and […]

More than 750 MSUM students to graduate May 10

10 a.m. | College of Business, Analytics & Communications | College of Science, Health & the Environment 2 p.m. | College of Arts & Humanities | College of Education & Human Services Watch the ceremony live (available minutes before the ceremony starts) MSU Moorhead will award degrees to more than 750 students during its spring commencement program Friday, May 10, […]

MSUM professor earns national honor for creating opportunities for Native American students

By Ingrid Harbo, The Forum April 28, 2024 at 5:01 AM MOORHEAD — Amplifying Indigenous voices in higher education is a priority for Caitlin Johnson. At Minnesota State University Moorhead, the assistant professor of educational leadership researches how to better support Native American students at the school. Native Americans are underrepresented in higher education research studies, and few researchers are Native […]