Recognizing Melissa Fimreite with Dragon Pride

We recognize Melissa Fimreite, groundskeeper intermediate, for driving the Dragon Train and working overtime during Campus Childcare Centers week to give rides to all. Lacey Hoppe says that some comments from families were:‘This might be the most exciting day of child’s life so far, he will talk about it forever!‘We are grateful for her pride, spirit and heart.’ Thank you, […]

Anthropology Students Visit Chahinkapa Zoo for Primate Behavior Study

In October, Dr. Butler’s students in Introduction to Physical Anthropology (ANTH 120) visited the Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton, ND for an immersive primate behavior observation experience – continuing a long-standing collaborative tradition between Minnesota State Moorhead and the zoo. Students had a unique opportunity to engage directly with the primates they study in class. Zoo staff begin the visit with […]

Celebrate our First-Generation Students on Nov. 8

Being first isn’t easy – but it’s powerful. Did you know 40.7% of our undergraduate students are the first in their families to attend college? On First-Generation College Celebration Day (Nov. 8), we’re celebrating these remarkable students who are fully engaged in all that Minnesota State Moorhead has to offer. We loved hearing their stories — about hands-on research guided […]

Minnesota State Moorhead Dragon Honor Band Thursday

The School of Performing Arts will be hosting the 2025 Dragon High School Honor Band this Thursday, October 30. Over 70 high school students from 24 area schools will be on campus to rehearse and perform in an ensemble conducted by Dr. Benjamin Druffel. The performance, which will also include our Wind Ensemble, will be at 1:30pm in the Hansen […]