Thank you to everyone who made graduation a huge success. A special shout-out to our facilities crew for creating a beautiful setting for our family and friends. Here are links to a few media stories about commencement: And in case you missed it, here are stories we published about our speakers. Be loud and proud and share the stories that […]
MSUM College for Kids & Teens received a $7,500 grant to provide funding for Youth Scholarships from the Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) for summer of 2024. These funds will be utilized to provide need-based scholarships to area youth who are interested in taking summer courses in the arts. College for Kids & Teens is a summer day camp program […]
Gricel Escobedo-Kingwell’s parents did not attend school beyond sixth grade, but life’s early obstacles inspired her fierce determination and a deep-rooted belief in the power of education. She says of her MSUM experience, “Throughout the program, I’ve learned to be my authentic self. So many times in education, I haven’t felt that way.” At the spring commencement ceremony, she will […]
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 […]