Dragon Impact Awardee Jenessa Fillipi transforms houses into homes

Double Dragon Jenessa Fillipi, executive director of Down Home, is a recipient of the 2026 Dragon Impact Award! She is helping break the cycle of homelessness one family at a time by furnishing homes, strengthening connections, and transforming communities. “I want people to know the importance of Down Home and other nonprofits in our community, and that together, truly, we […]

Distinguished alum and longtime professor recognized for career in fluency disorders

While teaching for nearly 40 years at Moorhead, Bruce Hanson (’75) helped grow Speech-Language Hearing Sciences programs, expanded hands-on clinical experiences for students, became one of the nation’s first Board-Certified Specialists in Fluency Disorders, and gave back to his community through private practice and volunteer service. His extraordinary legacy is being recognized today with the MSUM Foundation 2026 Distinguished Alumni […]

MSUM Foundation announces 10 Under 10 Award Winners

The Minnesota State Moorhead Foundation announces the recipients of its 10 Under 10 Award, which recognizes rising Dragon alumni who have graduated within the last decade and are making a remarkable impact in their early careers. These honorees stand out as up-and-coming leaders, innovators, and community builders, demonstrating significant achievements and dedication within their professions, organizations, and communities. 10 Under […]