Josh Clarke Named Finalist for National SVA Award

We are thrilled to share some exciting news regarding our very own Josh Clarke, veterans resource outreach director. Josh was recently recognized on the national stage as a finalist for the Student Veterans of America (SVA) Chapter Advisor of the Year! The SVA Chapter Advisor of the Year award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond in supporting military-connected students. […]

Use of Scorch texting chatbot soars in fall semester

Text outreach via AI bot continues in spring semester Scorch, the AI-powered texting chatbot that Minnesota State Moorhead launched in Fall 2025, has proven to be a powerful tool for engaging students.  During its first semester of use, Moorhead undergraduate students sent nearly 12,000 messages to Scorch, and 94% of students remain subscribed to Scorch’s texts, with 61% of students actively engaging with Scorch (sending 3+ […]

Moorhead Quarterback Jack Strand Supports Physics Department Through National Honor

Minnesota State Moorhead senior quarterback Jack Strand recently turned a national honor into a meaningful investment in the university. Strand was selected as one of 16 national finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy, widely recognized as the highest academic and athletic award in college football across all divisions. As part of that recognition, finalists receive a postgraduate scholarship and […]

Jacob Tesch, Dragon Alum, and Dr. Sumali Pandey Publish New Book Chapter

With Dragon pride, we highlight a new scholarly contribution from Dr. Sumali Pandey, Associate Professor in Biosciences department and Minnesota State Moorhead alum Jacob Tesch, class of 2019, who have co-authored a book chapter in the newly released volume Inflammation, published by Springer Nature Publishers. Their chapter, “Inflammatory Mediators in the Airway: A Structural Cell’s Perspective,” offers an in-depth look […]

MSUM Alum and Faculty Member co-author a new book chapter

Dr. Sumali Pandey, Associate Professor in Biosciences, CSHE, and MSUM Alum, Jacob Tesch are celebrating a new scholarly contribution. Together, and in collaboration with Dr. S. Venkatachalem, they co-authored a book chapter in the recently released volume of Inflammation by Springer. Their chapter, “Inflammatory Mediators in the Airway: A Structural Cell’s Perspective,” explores the functions of structural cells in the […]