MSUM Alum Nadir Yusuf Qualifies for 2024 Olympic Team Trials

Full story MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSU Moorhead track & field great Nadir Yusuf has added another bullet point to his impressive resumé as Yusuf has qualified for the 2024 United States Track & Field Olympic Team Trials in the marathon. Running in his first-ever marathon (26.2 miles) at Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota, on June 17, Yusuf clocked a completing time of […]

MSUM alum Yusuf, NDSU alum Van Beek win Essentia Fargo Half Marathon

Yusuf’s winning overall time was nearly three minutes faster than last year’s half marathon winner. By Ryan SpitzaMay 20, 2023 FARGO — Nadir Yusuf made things look easy out there in the Essentia Fargo Half Marathon Saturday morning. Beneath beautiful blue skies and 50-degree temperatures, the Willmar, Minn. native and Minnesota State Moorhead track and field alumnus blazed through the […]

President Anne, Kara Gravely-Stack and six alumna are among 41 to be recognized as YWCA Women of the Year

Anne Blackhurst and Kara Gravely-Stack are among 41 women honored tonight at the 50th annual YWCA Women of the Year. The event spotlights exceptional women who are leaders, mentors, visionaries, angels and heroes.  President Anne Blackhurst We are proud of President Anne Blackhurst’s lasting legacy as she nears retirement. As a YWCA Woman of the Year nominee, we acknowledge the thousands of students […]

Call for Distinguished Alumni nominations

Minnesota State University Moorhead is calling for the nomination of distinguished alumni for recognition at its upcoming alumni awards ceremony. The university seeks alumni who have made significant contributions to their professions and communities and embody the university’s values of grit, humility and heart. Anyone can submit nominations, including fellow alumni, faculty, staff, and community members. The deadline for nominations […]