Education doctoral student goes from “playing school” to commencement speaker

Brittany Tischmak knew since Kindergarten she wanted to be a writer and teacher. She’s now an English teacher in Inver Grove Heights, Minn. and a mentor to new teachers. After receiving her master’s in curriculum and instruction at Minnesota State Moorhead, she decided to stay for her doctorate. She’ll receive her Ed.D. on May 8, when she speaks at commencement. […]

Longtime MSUM teacher honored as a pioneer

Shelda Warren honored as the first woman to earn a master’s degree at the university in 1955 By Kevin WallevandInforum/WDAY TV MOORHEAD — World War II had just ended when Shelda Warren left little Borup for what was then Moorhead State Teacher’s College. At the time, becoming a teacher was one of the few professions available to women. “My mother was […]

Level Up: Managing Professional Development as a Healthcare Leader – 4/7/2026 Event!

You are invited to attend a professional development event on April 7, 2026, from 5:00–7:30 p.m. at the MSUM Christianson Alumni Center. Level Up: Managing Professional Development as a Healthcare Leader will feature a panel of distinguished healthcare leaders, including Alik Smed, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Sanford Health; Brenda Schleske, Regional Operating Officer at Lakeland Mental […]

Moorhead Launches New Graduate Assistantship Program for Fall 2026

Minnesota State Moorhead is proud to announce the launch of a new Graduate Assistantship Program, beginning Fall 2026, designed to provide graduate students with hands-on professional experience while helping reduce the cost of earning a graduate degree. Applications will open on Tuesday, March 24. The new program offers competitive, paid positions across multiple academic areas. Graduate assistants will gain career-ready […]

Alum Jessalyn Sabin Named President of Minnesota North College

ST. PAUL, Minn., March 18, 2026  – The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named Jessalyn Sabin to serve as president of Minnesota North College. The appointment becomes effective July 1, 2026. Jessalyn Sabin earned a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership from Minnesota State Moorhead. “Dr. Sabin is a proven leader in higher education,” said […]