If you didn’t attend last week’s town hall, you missed a great update, which also included student voices to cap off the year. Kara Gravley-Stack recognized Student Senate, Jason Trainer provided a brand update and timeline for the rollout, Erika Beseler Thompson discussed retention goals and priorities, and four students gave their insights to their time at Moorhead: John Lahlum, music […]
Archaeology student scholars win the Council for Minnesota Archaeology Undergraduate Poster Prize for their poster presentation on the importance of community collaboration. Their poster, titled “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: The Importance of Collaboration Between Archaeologists and Indigenous Communities,” details collaborative and volunteer work completed at the request of the Tribal Historic Preservation Office of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
MSUM alum Geneva Nodland interviewed President Tim Downs for a profile in the Fargo Monthly magazine. In the story, he says: “We want to be in the headspace of the community as an asset that’s always here, whether for education, arts, or partnerships. We want people to think of MSUM first.” Read the full story.
A recording and slides of the Feb. 26, 2025, Town Hall & Budget Update are available on President Downs’ webpage at Town Hall & Budget Update Meeting | February 26, 2025. Employees must be logged into myMSUM to see the links. The agenda included updates on higher education today, the budget, and strategic planning.
In a message sent to employees last week, President Downs shared the exciting news about transitioning to red commencement regalia. Dear Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to announce an exciting evolution to our commencement tradition. Beginning with the Spring 2025 ceremony, MSUM graduates will proudly wear red regalia instead of the traditional black gown, a change that boldly reflects […]