Oct. 15 town hall materials are online

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 featured on Brave Middle Ground podcast

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 […]

Share your feedback on the State of the University address

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 […]

A bold vision for the future

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; […]

Sept. 10 town hall recording, slides are available

Town Hall Meeting | September 10, 2025 | September town hall slide presentation A recording and slides of the Sept. 10, 2025, town hall are available on President Downs’ webpage. Employees must be logged into myMSUM to see the links. Topics included new student recruitment, overview of the strategic framework, an update on current and recently completed projects, and a […]