Moorhead Area Public Schools superintendent speaks at Commencement

Moorhead Area Public Schools’ Superintendent Brandon Lunak made it to where he is today partly because of teachers who mentored him at every level of his education. “I had really good teachers. They showed they cared and made me feel important.” At this year’s graduate school commencement, he will highlight the people who impacted his life in profound ways, encouraging […]

Planetarium Director and Students Bring New Immersive Learning Tools to Campus After National Conference

Sara K. Schultz, Director of the Planetarium, along with three student participants, recently attended the 2026 WorldViewer Network Conference (WNC 2026) in Denver, Colorado—a national professional conference focused on immersive visualization, dome‑based storytelling, and educational technology. Hosted by Elumenati at their state‑of‑the‑art Mile High Studio and GeoDome Experience Center, the two‑day conference brought together planetarium and science‑education professionals from around […]

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 […]

Education doctoral student goes from “playing school” to commencement speaker

Brittany Tischmak knew since Kindergarten she wanted to be a writer and teacher. She’s now an English teacher in Inver Grove Heights, Minn. and a mentor to new teachers. After receiving her master’s in curriculum and instruction at Minnesota State Moorhead, she decided to stay for her doctorate. She’ll receive her Ed.D. on May 8, when she speaks at commencement. […]