Sarah West (’07), owner of Light Consulting, is MSUM’s 2024 spring commencement speaker. Her degrees in accounting and finance helped her become the business woman she is today. Her advice to new students is to make a community around you that will help you succeed. “You are the company you keep,” she says. Read the full story on MSUM’s story […]
By Kevin WallevandMay 7, 2024 MOORHEAD — When students at Minnesota State University Moorhead walk across the stage on Friday for graduation, look for a special family pair. Forty-six-year-old Ben Bomstad and his 21-year-old son Parker Bomstad are both graduating this week. Both will be graduating with degrees in Operations Management. Both students finished their degrees online after starting their education […]
Moorhead Public Schools Teacher of the Year Angela Hase, Fargo Public Schools Teacher of the Year Amanda Hetland, and West Fargo Professional Licensed Staff of the Year Mendi Blake all began their education journey at MSUM. “I chose MSUM because they have high standards, and I knew it is a good school, especially for education,” Amanda says. Angela, Amanda, and […]
MSUM alumni Morgan Laite (’17) and Maggie Thoemke (’16, ’19) met when they found themselves working at a job together which they didn’t enjoy. Bonding over their shared experience at MSUM, similar personalities, and the fact that they were born nine days apart, they quickly became close friends. Fueled by this friendship, the duo set out to start jobs they […]
MSUM faculty member Craig A. Ellingson performs alongside current MSUM student Becca Koerner, and MSUM alums Kristina Erickson, Grace Magstadt, Zach Lutz, Olivia Landsverk, and Whitney McClain in Act Up Theatre’s Cabaret for a Cause, Wednesday, May 8th, 7:30 p.m. at the TAK Music Venue. Funds raised at the event will support work of the Red River Children’s Advocacy Center. […]