Nibbe gift allows undergraduate travel to literacy conference

Four Moorhead education students recently attended The Reading League Annual Conference, Oct. 8-10 in Chicago. This opportunity was made possible thanks to the Nibbe Family Foundation’s recent gift to the university’s School of Teaching and Learning. One earmark of the $5.5 million donation is creating more opportunities for students to attend professional conferences. Attending this conference were Averie Burmeister, Sierra […]

Nibbe gift elevates teacher education

The largest gift in university history—a $5.5 million donation from the Nibbe Family Foundation—was announced last week during Homecoming. The gift will provide undergraduate scholarships, support innovative teaching initiatives, expand opportunities such as study abroad and conference participation, and recognize teaching excellence. It also renames the teaching school to the Nibbe School of Teaching & Learning. At the unveiling of […]

Minnesota State Moorhead wraps up successful 2025 homecoming

Minnesota State Moorhead wrapped up a successful 2025 Homecoming by announcing a $5.5 million gift to establish the Nibbe School of Teaching & Learning and honoring a variety of individuals for their achievements. Momentous Gift from Nibbe Family Foundation A $5.5 million gift from the Nibbe Family Foundation, the largest in the university’s history, included the public unveiling of the […]

What’s next for Homecoming?

Full Homecoming Event Schedule Mid-week is busy with a variety of events scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 1 and 2, including a major gift announcement on Thursday at 11 a.m. in front of Lommen Hall. The gift will transform Moorhead’s teacher preparation program and will include the public unveiling of the Nibbe School of Teaching & Learning. Check out […]