Congratulations to Sara Gullickson McGrane (English ’87), a recipient of an MSUM Foundation Distinguished Alumni Award! As the first female president of Felhaber Larson, a law firm in Minneapolis, she received this honor after years of breaking boundaries for women in law. She credits her professors at Moorhead for guiding her toward law school. “A professor told me, ‘You should […]
Najam Usmani (finance ’93) is an MSUM Foundation 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awardee. He has built a global, cross-industry career while mentoring thousands. Najam became one of the first 500 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers, recognized by Bill Gates. He built nearly 400 retail locations, rose to the top ranks of tax preparation companies nationwide, and has hired, trained and influenced more […]
John works to support entrepreneurs, build relationships, and navigate the Fargo-Moorhead business ecosystem. From an economic perspective, John thinks progression in diversity is a major advantage for the Fargo-Moorhead area. “All of us strengthen our community and contribute to the positive environment that the Fargo-Moorhead area has.” Read the full story on MSUM’s story site. Share on social: Do you […]
Ten years ago, Hope Blooms was just beginning to sprout, and it has since grown to serve tens of thousands of individuals every year with a simple goal: creating moments of mattering. Kelly, her team, and thousands of volunteers re-purpose flowers to deliver bouquets to those going through difficult times. The flowers serve as a way to create connection and […]
Shelda Warren honored as the first woman to earn a master’s degree at the university in 1955 By Kevin WallevandInforum/WDAY TV MOORHEAD — World War II had just ended when Shelda Warren left little Borup for what was then Moorhead State Teacher’s College. At the time, becoming a teacher was one of the few professions available to women. “My mother was […]