May 23 is Dr. Anne Blackhurst Day

President Anne recognized at May 22 City Council meeting We are immensely proud of the City of Moorhead and Mayor Shelly Carlson for naming May 23 Dr. Anne Blackhurst Day in recognition of her talents and contributions to the community. As the leader of Dragons since 2014, President Anne has guided MSUM with vision and integrity, always placing student learning […]

Physics & Astronomy Professor Matt Craig featured in Forum story about light pollution

Restoring ‘dark sky’ would benefit birds, people and science, local advocates say By Robin HuebnerMay 22, 2023 Light pollution is harming wildlife, birds and humans, according to a delegate from Dark Sky International and the National Audubon Society. GLYNDON, Minn. — When one’s passion involves scanning the heavens for distant objects in the name of science or a hobby, a dark […]

MSUM alum Yusuf, NDSU alum Van Beek win Essentia Fargo Half Marathon

Yusuf’s winning overall time was nearly three minutes faster than last year’s half marathon winner. By Ryan SpitzaMay 20, 2023 FARGO — Nadir Yusuf made things look easy out there in the Essentia Fargo Half Marathon Saturday morning. Beneath beautiful blue skies and 50-degree temperatures, the Willmar, Minn. native and Minnesota State Moorhead track and field alumnus blazed through the […]