MSUM ready for graduation day despite looming snowstorm

By Anne Sara Bien-AimeDecember 18, 2024 MOORHEAD — As final exams wrap up for students at Minnesota State University Moorhead, some of the seniors are now readying for graduation. The ceremony is set for Thursday, Dec. 19. And despite the snowstorm expected Wednesday night, staff says they’re ready to roll with the punches. MSUM typically holds two commencement ceremonies after fall […]

More than 360 MSUM students to graduate Dec. 19

Thursday, Dec. 19 | Roland Dille Center for the Arts Hansen Theatre Minnesota State University Moorhead will award degrees to more than 360 students, including 139 graduate students, during three separate ceremonies for fall commencement on Thursday, Dec. 19, in the university’s Roland Dille Center for the Arts Hansen Theatre. Note the change of location from the previous fall ceremony […]

Time to Order Commencement Regalia

CONGRATULATIONS and ATTENTION Graduates!  You can now order your commencement regalia, announcements, frames, and more at Herff Jones. Deadline to Order: November 21. All students are encouraged to order online and as soon as possible to ensure that you have everything that you need for the big day. Doctoral graduates MUST order online. Honor cords for undergraduates will be available in the […]

Spring 2024 Commencement is a wrap

Thank you to everyone who made graduation a huge success. A special shout-out to our facilities crew for creating a beautiful setting for our family and friends. Here are links to a few media stories about commencement: And in case you missed it, here are stories we published about our speakers. Be loud and proud and share the stories that […]

Humble beginnings to the Commencement stage: Gricel Escobedo-Kingwell shares her story

Gricel Escobedo-Kingwell’s parents did not attend school beyond sixth grade, but life’s early obstacles inspired her fierce determination and a deep-rooted belief in the power of education. She says of her MSUM experience, “Throughout the program, I’ve learned to be my authentic self. So many times in education, I haven’t felt that way.” At the spring commencement ceremony, she will […]