Major Accreditation Milestone for MSUM Athletic Training

We are thrilled to share some fantastic news from the Health and Human Performance (HHP) department: our Masters in Athletic Training program has officially earned a 5-year Initial Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)! This significant milestone reflects a bold, forward-looking vision for MSUM Athletic Training and countless hours of dedicated work by our incredible […]

Celebrating Excellence: Nathan Helgeson Receives the Dr. Sue Tarr Future Professional Award

The Minnesota State-Moorhead Health & Human Performance department is thrilled to celebrate senior Nathan Helgeson, who received the Dr. Sue Tarr Future Professional Award at this year’s MNDAPE Conference! This statewide award honors a pre-service student who shows exceptional promise, leadership, and a deep commitment to Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE). The award honors Dr. Sue Tarr of Minnesota State […]

MSUM Teacher Education Students Expand Expertise at Annual MNDAPE Conference

Minnesota State Moorhead (MSUM) Physical Education Teacher Education students, along with Dr. Megan Johnson, recently traveled to Camp Friendship in Annandale, Minnesota, to participate in the annual Minnesota Developmental Adapted Physical Education (MNDAPE) Conference. The immersive two-day professional development event featured specialized sessions, hands-on workshops, and collaborative discussions focused on advancing inclusive physical education and best practices in developmental adapted […]

Dr. Brandi Sillerud Next President-Elect of the Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing (MOLN)

Dr. Brandi Sillerud, Professor in the School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership, has been elected President-Elect of the Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing (MOLN) and will begin her term in 2027. MOLN is the leading professional organization for nurse leaders in Minnesota, dedicated to advancing nursing leadership development through education, mentorship, collaboration, and professional engagement. Guided by its vision […]

Health Management Leadership Students Participate in Tour and Panel Discussion at Essentia Health

Students from Health Management Leadership (HML), Social Work, and Nursing who are taking HML classes recently participated in a tour and panel discussion at Essentia Health, organized by HML faculty member Seon Lee. The experience provided students with an opportunity to engage directly with healthcare professionals and learn about the collaborative nature of healthcare delivery outside the classroom. The panel […]