MSUM Faculty Member Dr. Phyllis May-Machunda Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of Multicultural Issues

The Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) has recognized Minnesota State University, Moorhead (MSUM) faculty member Dr. Phyllis May-Machunda with the Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of Multicultural Issues Award. Dr. May-Machunda has dedicated her professional life to advancing opportunities and awareness on multicultural issues at MSU Moorhead and within the community. Dr. May-Machunda accepted the award and said, “I have worked […]

2016 Chalgren Award Presented to Raymond Rea

Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) faculty member Ray Rea was awarded the Inter Faculty Organization’s (IFO) 2016 James Eric Chalgren Award on April 1. Ray is an Associate Professor of Film/Video Production at MSUM and a long-time member of the IFO Issues Committee (2009-2015). The James Eric Chalgren Award recognizes an IFO member who has improved the professional lives of […]

Dr. Ximena-Suarez-Sousa and Dr. Boyd Bradbury accepted for publication

A manuscript entitled, The Validity of Utilizing the National School Lunch Program as Proxy for Students’ Socioeconomic Status and its Impact on Academic Performance, by Dr. Ximena-Suarez-Sousa, lead author, and Dr. Boyd Bradbury has been accepted for publication with SAGE Research Methods Cases. This mixed-methods explanatory study focused on analyzing the impact that National School Lunch Program eligibility had on […]

MSUM Art Education Alumni Jescia Hopper wins prestigious national award

Jescia Hopper, a middle school art teacher at DGF schools recently finished her Master’s degree and Thesis from Maryland Institute College of Art. This year the United States Society for Education through Art (USSEA) initiated a new national “Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award.” This award recognizes exceptional master’s work that promotes “pluralistic perspectives, deepens human and cultural understanding, and/or builds respect for diverse learners.” It is […]