Dragon Frost Court Nominations
Dragon Frost Court Nominations are open! Nominate a Freshman or Sophomore that you think represents MSUM’s core values! Click here to nominate!
Planning & Budget Forum recording, slides posted online
A recording of the Jan. 21, 2026, University Planning & Budget Forum is now available to watch online. Along with the video, slides from the presentation have been posted to President Downs’ News & Notes webpage. You must be logged into myMSUM to see the links. Updates shared this month included: Please plan to attend the next Town Hall at […]
Get ahead of the game: Nominations now open for Dragon Excellence Awards
Dragon Excellence Awards Nomination Form Get ahead of the game by nominating outstanding employee contributions for the Dragon Excellence Awards. Nominations are due March 13. Award categories: Academic Excellence & Innovation Award: A Dragon faculty member who does research or creative activities that elevate student achievement and ensure student success through rigorous curriculum, innovative pedagogy, or student engagement. Student Engagement Award: A Dragon who creates meaningful student experiences that […]
We recognize Erienne Fawcett with Dragon Pride
We recognize Erienne Fawcett, coordinator of gender and sexuality, for going above and beyond in supporting the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Global Engagement. She has absorbed additional duties to cover staff vacancies. Jeff Salinas-Jenni says, “Erienne has taken on additional leadership duties and works tirelessly to create an environment where the successful candidate will not feel overwhelmed when roles […]
We recognize Loren Baranko Faught with Dragon Pride
We recognize Loren Baranko Faught, associate director of academic success, for going above and beyond in her work on the Campus Climate Committee. She took initiative to coordinate with many departments and organizations to have fruitful discussions around the survey. A colleague says, “Loren has displayed a lot of heart with her work on this committee. She demonstrated compassion and […]