Geoscience students spent time in the field this October with Professors Karl Leonard and Michelle Abshire, investigating possible heavy metal contamination in the soils of the former Ponderosa Golf Course at the Minnesota State Moorhead Regional Science Center. Students Thalia, Chloe, and Izzy collected soil samples from multiple locations, including former tee boxes, the old fairway, and nearby forested areas. […]
A recording and slides of the Oct. 15, 2025, town hall are available on President Downs’ webpage. Employees must be logged into myMSUM to see the links. What we learned: Watch the recording or view the slide presentation. The next town hall is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 20 at 1:30 p.m. in CMU 105.
President Downs was interviewed on the local podcast Brave Middle Ground, hosted by theatre arts alum Dayna Del Val. “It was an engaging conversation about the challenges and opportunities in higher education,” Downs said. “I’m passionate about Minnesota State Moorhead’s mission and am thankful for the dedicated colleagues who understand the value of collaboration, humility and community.” The Brave Middle […]
State of the University feedback: https://forms.office.com/r/ikmedH8E5x?origin=lprLink Thank you to those who attended the first-ever State of the University address. We demonstrated our pride by showing up and exhibited our momentum by showcasing exciting initiatives at the university. Please share your feedback so we can continue to improve and strengthen your connection to the university. If you missed the show, you […]
In his Moorhead Magazine letter to alumni, friends and the community, President Downs writes that he’s inspired by what our Dragon community has accomplished and even more excited about where we’re headed. He writes: We are experiencing a surge of forward-thinking energy that is palpable across campus and throughout our extended Dragon community. Our momentum is resolute and purposeful; […]