Nursing Program Honors Students, Faculty, Alumni at Annual Awards

The Minnesota State Moorhead School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership celebrated the outstanding achievements of its students, faculty, and community partners during the annual Nursing Awards Celebration held Friday, May 1, 2026. The event recognized individuals who have demonstrated exceptional clinical skill and a commitment to the highest standards of professional care. Central to the ceremony was the presentation of […]

School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership hosts Nursing Awards Ceremony on May 1

MSUM’s School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership is hosting its annual Nursing Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 1, at 1 p.m. in the Barry Auditorium of the Christianson Alumni Center. The celebration will include the presentation of the Outstanding Nursing Alumni Awards, Daisy Student Nurse Award, Daisy Faculty Award, and other special recognitions. The Outstanding Nursing Alumni Award recognizes the exceptional […]

Multi-talented Dragon balances books and baking

Learning how to balance out things in your life can be difficult, but not impossible. It takes patience, commitment, and a support system to keep you afloat. Grace Kollie, a freshman studying pre-nursing turned entrepreneur, shares how her experiences at MSUM spurred her into starting her own business, Cakelle Goodies. “It’s good to stay around your community where you know […]

Moorhead prepares future doctors

Many Dragons are firmly planted as leaders in the healthcare field. Cole Winkels (’24) and Evan Lubken (’25) are on their way to joining the list. Currently in chiropractic and dentistry programs, their undergraduate degrees at Moorhead gave them the tools they need to continue their healthcare studies. “MSUM gave me the foundation, confidence, and support system I needed to […]

Healthcare student graduates with two degrees and ample research experience

Madeline Kohner completed her healthcare dual-degree online, but had the same opportunities as students on campus. She studied in Ireland, conducted personalized research under her professors, and learned skills immediately applicable to her workplace. “The coursework is very practical because so many of the faculty have direct clinical experience.” As a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP), her research centered around […]