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 […]
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, 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, 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 […]
Minnesota State Moorhead and the University of Zakho will host the second International Day of Education symposium on Monday, Jan. 26, at 8 a.m. on Zoom. This global gathering will bring together faculty, students, and community partners to explore new perspectives on teaching and learning. Keynote speakers include MSUM Professor Boyd Bradbury, who will present The Role of Pedagogy, Instructional […]