New members added to senior executive team

Administrators representing diversity and IT have been added to President Anne Blackhurst’s senior executive team. Daniel Heckaman, chief information officer, and Donna Brown, in her new capacity as chief diversity officer, now serve on the Senior Executive Council. In addition, Andrea Kubat, recently appointed to succeed Brown as interim chief human resources officer serves on the team. “As the executive […]

MSUM commencement ceremonies take over Twitter

On Friday, Dragon pride swelled over social media as the two commencement ceremonies took place. Graduating seniors and audience members were encouraged to tweet their support, Dragon pride and excitement by using #MSUM2014 on Twitter. “MSUM is committed to providing a campus that mirrors the world in which our students will live and work,” Provost Anne Blackhurst said. “That world […]

President-elect welcome reception today in CMU

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Anne Blackhurst President-elect of Minnesota State University Moorhead. Monday, April 28 | 1 to 2:30 p.m. Comstock Memorial Union Ballroom A campus and community reception to introduce and welcome Dr. Anne Blackhurst will include remarks by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Chancellor Steven Rosenstone and Trustee Elise Ristau. Anne Blackhurst has served as provost […]

Forum editorial: The right choice to lead MSUM

Published 04/24/2014, INFORUM The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Anne Blackhurst is the right choice to take over as president of Minnesota State University Moorhead on July 1. The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities board of trustees Wednesday named her to replace Edna Szymanski, whose tenure included the unenviable task of presiding over painful program and staffing cuts required by declining enrollment. […]