Local elementary educator honored with Nibbe Innovation Award

Elementary education alum Lindsay Perlenfein has dedicated her career to young learners through innovative teaching practices, thoughtful technology integration, and meaningful partnerships with families. “I try to build a positive learning community for each and every student that steps into my classroom,” Lindsay says. The Fargo Public Schools Kennedy Elementary School teacher is being awarded the Nibbe School of Teaching and Learning […]

More than 600 Minnesota State Moorhead students to graduate May 7 & 8

Moorhead, Minn., April 23, 2026 – Minnesota State Moorhead will award degrees to more than 600 students during its spring commencement programs, including more than 165 graduate students. The graduate programs commencement ceremony will be on Thursday, May 7, at 6 p.m., and the undergraduate programs commencement ceremony will be on Friday, May 8, at 2 p.m. Both ceremonies will take place in the university’s Nemzek Fieldhouse.    Graduate […]

MSUM Foundation announces 10 Under 10 Award Winners

The Minnesota State Moorhead Foundation announces the recipients of its 10 Under 10 Award, which recognizes rising Dragon alumni who have graduated within the last decade and are making a remarkable impact in their early careers. These honorees stand out as up-and-coming leaders, innovators, and community builders, demonstrating significant achievements and dedication within their professions, organizations, and communities. 10 Under […]

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 […]

Moorhead’s Junior Day is happening Friday, April 24

Minnesota State Moorhead is hosting Junior Day, a special visit day for high school juniors, on Friday, April 24,  in the Comstock Memorial Union.  Please extend a warm welcome to these campus visitors! Students and their families will meet faculty and current students, learn about campus life, tour campus and the residence halls, hear from current students, learn about academic programs and student services, and […]