Humble beginnings to the Commencement stage: Gricel Escobedo-Kingwell shares her story

Gricel Escobedo-Kingwell’s parents did not attend school beyond sixth grade, but life’s early obstacles inspired her fierce determination and a deep-rooted belief in the power of education. She says of her MSUM experience, “Throughout the program, I’ve learned to be my authentic self. So many times in education, I haven’t felt that way.” At the spring commencement ceremony, she will […]

Father and son set to share spotlight at MSUM graduation

By Kevin WallevandMay 7, 2024 MOORHEAD — When students at Minnesota State University Moorhead walk across the stage on Friday for graduation, look for a special family pair. Forty-six-year-old Ben Bomstad and his 21-year-old son Parker Bomstad are both graduating this week. Both will be graduating with degrees in Operations Management. Both students finished their degrees online after starting their education […]

Art Education students attend National Conference

The Art Education Student Organization applied for and received over $8,000 to cover travel and registration costs to attend the National Art Education Association annual convention held in Minneapolis, April 4th-6th. Twenty-eight undergraduate students were able to attend the conference, the world’s largest professional development opportunity for art teachers featuring over 600 sessions. MSUM’s contingent of 28 students was the […]

Campus News Named Best College News Magazine by SPJ, Wins 1st Place in Eric Sevareid Awards, Crystal Pillar in Student NATAS Awards

MSU Moorhead’s Campus News newscast has been honored by three different journalism organizations. The Society of Professional Journalists named Campus News as the winner in the student news magazine category in its annual Mark of Excellence Region 6 Awards. The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence Awards for Region 6 includes colleges and universities in the states of […]