President Downs wrote about the momentum happening at Minnesota State Moorhead in the November issue of Prairie Business magazine. In the article, “How academic innovation will shape our region,” he writes: At Moorhead, we are preparing the region’s most sought-after graduates – professionals who lead, solve, and shape what’s next. We are committed to delivering academic programs that are relevant and […]
In October, Dr. Butler’s students in Introduction to Physical Anthropology (ANTH 120) visited the Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton, ND for an immersive primate behavior observation experience – continuing a long-standing collaborative tradition between Minnesota State Moorhead and the zoo. Students had a unique opportunity to engage directly with the primates they study in class. Zoo staff begin the visit with […]
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 […]