President Downs was recently featured on the video streaming series “Off the Record.” Streaming on WDAY+, the series features local and regional newsmakers sharing personal interests such as hobbies, favorite foods, what they like to listen to, etc. Read the story by host Drew Tafton and watch the video clip: MSUM’s president talks about life outside of work on WDAY+ […]
Navy Week makes a Port of Call at Minnesota State University Moorhead Minnesota State University Moorhead will host the Navy Band Great Lakes, Horizon Rock Band, at noon Wednesday, July 24, for a concert in front of the Livingston Lord Library on the campus mall. The concert is free and open to the public. In the event of rain, the […]
President Downs talked with Ricot Aladin on a recent Professional Lunch podcast. He shared his insights about student success and how MSUM faculty and staff coach resilience. “Resilience is a mindset; teaching students that it is a life skill,” Downs says. Listen to the full podcast. About Professional Lunch The Professional Lunch podcast aims to provide resources that aid in […]
Recognizing collaborative partnerships that promote student success & close achievement gaps
ST. PAUL, Minn., June 18, 2024 – The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has recognized Adenuga Atetwologun, Anne Blackhurst, and Richard Rush with the title of President Emeritus, and Devinder Malhotra with the title of Chancellor Emeritus. Anne Blackhurst served as president of Minnesota State University Moorhead from 2014 until her retirement in 2023. Known affectionately as […]