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October 15, 2026

Dr. Brandi Sillerud Next President-Elect of the Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing (MOLN)

Dr. Brandi Sillerud, Professor in the School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership, has been elected President-Elect of the Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing (MOLN) and will begin her term in 2027. MOLN is the leading professional organization for nurse leaders in Minnesota, dedicated to advancing nursing leadership development through education, mentorship, collaboration, and professional engagement. Guided by its vision […]

College of Science, Health & the Environment
July 2, 2026

Criminal justice student earns bachelor’s and master’s degrees in four years

Keegan Bestland just graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Psychology, but he isn’t done with Minnesota State Moorhead quite yet. Keegan is one of the first students to enter the BA in Criminal Justice and Master’s in Criminal Justice 4+1 program. “I knew that getting my master’s in this way would be the most time and […]

College of Business, Analytics & Communication
May 6, 2026

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. […]

College of Education & Human Services
April 8, 2026

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 […]

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