A bold vision for the future

In his Moorhead Magazine letter to alumni, friends and the community, President Downs writes that he’s inspired by what our Dragon community has accomplished and even more excited about where we’re headed.   He writes: We are experiencing a surge of forward-thinking energy that is palpable across campus and throughout our extended Dragon community. Our momentum is resolute and purposeful; […]

Archaeology Alum Wins Paper Competition

Please join me in a hearty congratulations for Spring 2025 Anthropology graduate Reid Haugen, who has won the Jeanette E. Stephens Student Paper Award sponsored by the Illinois Archaeology Survey. His paper titled “Resistance Isn’t Always Futile: Electrical Resistivity at Historic Nauvoo” draws on geophysical methods, specifically electrical resistivity, to explore buried architectural features at a site of deep historical […]

Welcome, Hillary Ehlen, Head Dance Team Coach 

Hillary Ehlen has been named head coach of the Dragon Dance Team. In this role, she will oversee team practices, manage program operations, and work to strengthen the dancers’ technique. Hillary also hopes to raise awareness of the team’s talent and potential within the community. Read more about Hillary!  

Marketing resources for the campus community

The Marketing & Communications team is here to support your promotional needs. Bookmark mnstate.edu/marketing for easy access to these resources. Directory Headshots Faculty and staff may schedule an appointment for a new photo. Headshots are taken in the Photo Studio, Flora Frick 256 and added to your online directory profile for you. For other photography needs, please submit a Project Request Form. Newly […]