MSUM CSIS team takes third in Collegiate Computing Competition

Digi-Key Corporation hosted their Collegiate Computing Competition for 22 student teams from Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota universities. The problem solving and computer programming skills of these students were rigorously tested over several hours. Our team of Priyanka Aryal, Annika Greaney, Mariah Kinneberg, and Suman Koirala took third place and won $1,000 for the CSIS department. 

Paralegal student wins national scholarship

Shantel Jagol, a senior in Paralegal, was selected as the Paralegal Community Service Achievement Scholarship Award winner by the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE). The scholarship for $1,000 was awarded based upon substantial demonstrated participation in community service efforts while pursuing a Paralegal degree. This award was announced at the AAfPE National Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico in October.

Matthew Dakken’s undergraduate research recognized by Minnesota Economic Association

Matthew Dakken’s paper, “Booyah! An Analysis of Mad Money Stock Recommendations,” placed third in the Term Paper division of the Minnesota Economic Association’s 2017 Undergraduate Student Paper Contest. Dakken, who is completing a major in Economics and minor in Political Science, is the first Minnesota State University Moorhead student to earn this distinction from the Minnesota Economic Association. 

Jim Sturdevant to receive MSU Moorhead’s L.B. Hartz Professional Achievement Award

Jim Sturdevant, a third-generation owner/CFO in the Sturdevant Auto Parts business, has been selected to receive Minnesota State University Moorhead’s 35th annual L.B. Hartz Professional Achievement Award. An awards reception will be held Thursday, Oct. 12 on the MSUM campus. The award is named in honor of the late L.B. Hartz, the founder of Hartz Wholesale Company headquartered in Thief River Falls. […]

Register now for Distinguished Alumni Celebration

Register today! Minnesota State University Moorhead will honor six alumni for extraordinary achievements in their lives and professions at this year’s Homecoming, which runs Monday, Oct. 2 through the following Sunday, Oct. 8. The Distinguished Alumni & Outstanding Service Celebration will be Thursday, Oct. 5. The evening will begin with a social at 5:30 p.m. in the Comstock Memorial Union […]