In a memo to Leadership Council, Chancellor Scott Olson shared updates on Minnesota State’s strategic realignment initiative and other systemwide priorities. Read the full October 26 memo attached. January board update: The Chancellor will bring initial ideas, scenarios, and impact analysis to the January 2027 board meeting. The board will discuss this during the spring semester, with recommendations on a […]
Wednesday, November 4 | 2 to 3 p.m. | Virtual | Webinar registration Kristin Vickers, professor of psychology at Mayo Clinic with a specialty board certification in clinical health psychology, will facilitate a Minnesota State webinar on neurodiversity. It’s free to all Minnesota State staff and faculty. Neurodivergent students bring diverse strengths, perspectives, and ways of learning to higher education. […]
Employees are encouraged to attend the upcoming Legal Update webinar presented by General Counsel Scott Goings on November 12, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. This session is a valuable opportunity to stay informed on current legal topics and issues that may impact our work across the Minnesota State system. Whether your role involves policy, compliance, operations, student support, or […]
Plans to stabilize the Minnesota State system will have different immediate impacts on Minnesota State Moorhead and M State. By Ingrid HarboThe Forum MOORHEAD — For two Moorhead schools, a budget deficit in the Minnesota State system will have different effects. Leaders at Minnesota State Moorhead say the budget deficit in the Minnesota State system will tighten resources, but the […]
Dragon Community, Minnesota State is making two important security changes beginning October 1, 2026. No immediate action is required for most users, yet we encourage you to review the changes below and prepare for upcoming multi-factor authentication (MFA) and password requirements which will further strengthen account protections. An attached pdf also outlines the content of this message. 1 – Changes […]