We recognize Lauren Kupfer, assistant to the VP of enrollment management & strategic initiatives, for her leadership in a campus climate feedback session. Lauren heard concerns and fostered a fruitful discussion with empathy and approachability. “It leads me to believe that she is proud to be a Dragon and wants to see the university succeed,” Jeff Salinas-Jenni says. Thank you, […]
The School of Performing Arts will be hosting the 2025 Dragon High School Honor Band this Thursday, October 30. Over 70 high school students from 24 area schools will be on campus to rehearse and perform in an ensemble conducted by Dr. Benjamin Druffel. The performance, which will also include our Wind Ensemble, will be at 1:30pm in the Hansen […]
First-year enrollment jumps 30%, marking the largest year-over-year growth in two decades Minnesota State Moorhead NewsAugust 25,2025 Classes start today, Monday, Aug. 25, and Minnesota State Moorhead opened the academic year with historic momentum by setting a record for first-year enrollment growth. The university reports a preliminary 31.2 percent increase in first-time domestic students, up from 590 last year to […]
More than 770 first-year students moved into dorms at MSUM on Thursday, Aug. 21. By Drew BergInforum MOORHEAD — First-year students at Minnesota State University Moorhead celebrated their first night on campus Thursday, Aug. 21. The university’s parking lots were filled with box fans, couches, bags of clothes and more for move-in day. People from all over campus worked together […]
Jason Trainer, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Strategic Initiatives, talked with Nina Moini of Minnesota Public Radio about the university’s upcoming Institute of Applied AI. Listen to the interview or read the transcript. Key takeaways: