Leadership & Learning faculty member presents at the Peralta Equity conference

Leadership and Learning faculty member Kristen Carlson attended and presented at the Peralta Equity Conference April 26-28, 2023. Dr. Carlson presented a session “Perceptions of Power Dynamics in Education” describing the preliminary results from a phenomenological study of perceptions of current K-12 educators around power dynamics found within the classroom, the roles of teachers and students, and how the use […]

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 […]

MSUM’s Unfollow campaign earns Gold ADDY

MSUM’s undergraduate recruitment campaign, Unfollow, received a Gold ADDY at the South Dakota ADDY awards last weekend. MSUM’s campaign partner, Epicosity, is an integrated marketing and advertising agency in Sioux Falls, S.D., dedicated to giving brands a voice through bold ideas. The year-long campaign includes media placements in TV, radio, social media and in printed recruitment materials. Here’s a look at two […]

President Anne and Kara Gravley-Stack among 41 women nominated for the 50th annual YWCA Women of the Year awards

YWCA Women of the Year tickets on sale now Forty-one inspiring women and businesses will be in the spotlight as YWCA Cass Clay hosts its 50th annual Women of the Year awards event, including MSUM President Anne Blackhurst and Dean of Students Kara Gravley-Stack.  Since 1973, YWCA has paid tribute to over 500 outstanding Women of the Year honorees whose lives, talents, […]