Accessibility Tip: Start with Your Syllabus

Faculty syllabi are often the first digital documents students encounter in a course. Make sure your syllabus is accessible by using built-in headings, readable fonts, sufficient color contrast, and accessible PDFs or Word files. Small fixes now help us prepare for the DOJ digital accessibility deadline of April 24, 2026 and improve access for all students. Learn more: Core Digital […]

Before you head out for spring break, nominate colleagues for Dragon Excellence Awards 

Dragon Excellence Award Nomination Form | Nominations due Friday, March 13  Whether your spring break plans include travel, professional development, grading and prep work, or rest and self-care, don’t forget to nominate your colleagues for a Dragon Excellence Award. Nominations are due March 13.     Award categories include: University Scholars Award nominations are closed.  Awards will be presented at the Celebration of Our Dragon Employees on April […]

Network Repairs over Spring Break

Dragon Community, Our network issues have persisted over the past several weeks without easy resolution from either the campus or system office. To mitigate the issues, we have purchased new equipment and custom-built a second one within the MSUM IT department. We are prepared to install the new solutions over Spring Break, March 9-13. Working on the network lines will require downtime […]

Oceanarium/Planetarium Collaboration is for the FISHES!

Stars to Starfish is the latest collaborative effort between the Oceanarium and Planetarium.  This program combines the best of both through a unique experience.  With one ticket, guests get to stop first at the Oceanarium for their “Feeding Frenzy”. Feeding Frenzy: Step behind the scenes for an exclusive look at what it takes to care for the oceanarium’s incredible marine […]