Biology alumnus elected to prestigious National Academy of Sciences

Dr. Rodney Tweten (’76) was elected to the National Academy of Sciences for his groundbreaking career in microbiology. His decades of research on bacterial toxins has help advanced medicine, vaccine development, and even cancer treatment approaches. And it all began with a lab key and some unforgettable professors in King Hall. “I’m just a detective at heart and can’t bear […]

Alum brings empathy to human resources one employee at the time

Haley Catton is the director of people operations at Complexly, where she makes sure that employees are happy, healthy, and successful. Her mission is clear: break the stigma around HR and ensure people feel heard, respected, and valued in their workplaces. Haley credits Moorhead’s communication courses, especially in business and professional settings, for giving her an edge. “The classes helped […]

MSUM Foundation announces 10 Under 10 Award Winners

The Minnesota State University 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. They […]

Plains Art Museum features MSUM Art Faculty, Alumni & Students at Annual Gala: Wonderland

The 2025 Plains Art Museum Gala: Wonderland on May 3rd from 7PM-Midnight features the regional leadership and impact of MSUM’s School of Art faculty, alumni and students by featuring 15 artists in it’s event and exhibition. The Faculty featured include: Zhimi Guan, Brad Bachmeier and Laura Youngbird. Featured Alumni include: Trudy Stubson, Naomi Schliesman, Amber Parsons, Dennis Krull, Ellen Diederich, […]

MSUM alum’s research is making roads safer

Sheila “Charlie” Klauer, psychology graduate, is a nationally recognized transportation safety researcher and recipient of the MSUM Foundation’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. Charlie has dedicated her career to understanding and mitigating risks for teen drivers, studying driver behavior, distraction, and real-time feedback systems to help reduce accidents and change the way teens drive. “I got a broad-spectrum education at MSUM […]