Sara Schultz, director of the Minnesota State Moorhead Planetarium, is making an impact on students and in the community. She has made it her mission to help others navigate their own journeys — whether that means understanding the physics of a galaxy or finding light in the middle of grief. From mentoring 100+ student staff to creating spaces of belonging […]
Congratulations to the following students for their winning presentations at the AI Ignite Student Showcase! Thank you to all of the student presenters for sharing your projects, concepts-in-progress, or observations connected to one or more of the 8 Dimensions of AI Literacies (e.g., cultural, cognitive, constructive, communicative, confident, creative, critical, civic).
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. […]
Dr. Andrew Mazz Marry is a recipient of the MSUM Foundation’s 2026 Outstanding Service Award for his dedication to mentoring students, contributions to improving the university, and personal leadership philosophy over the last two decades. Mazz is an example of how patience, the right perspective, and honesty can help you overcome any obstacle –– and make a difference in others’ […]
Maya Sohail recently attended the Conference for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics (CU*iP), where she engaged in a series of enriching sessions and meaningful conversations with professionals across the field. Although a knee injury the week prior prevented her from presenting her research poster, Maya remained an active participant throughout the conference. During the event, she connected with […]