Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) and its students will benefit significantly from the Minnesota Legislature’s largest investment in higher education in nearly four decades. The higher education bill and the capital investment bill, expected to be signed by Governor Walz Wednesday morning (May 24), will position MSUM to respond to the critical needs of students, promote equitable student success, and […]
President Downs was interviewed by Tom Tucker of MidDay on WDAY Radio Friday, July 7. Below is the link to the interview, where he talks about the North Star Promise, building campus and community relationships, and the special culture at MSUM. Dr. Tim Downs officially takes over as new MSUM president; wants to build relationships and increase enrollment
President Downs started his presidency during a quiet July 4th holiday week. The first few months of his presidency will focus on meeting with campus administrators, union representatives, faculty, staff, and student leaders to more fully understand the campus culture and the university’s goals, according to a news release from MSUM. “I could not be more excited to join the MSU […]
MSUM’s College for Kids & Teens received a $6,500 grant from the Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) to provide need-based scholarships to area youth interested in taking summer courses in the arts. College for Kids & Teens is a summer day camp program for kids ages 8 to 18. “Support from the LRAC has been crucial to support our scholarship […]
About 25 underrepresented 7th and 8th grade youth from Horizon Middle School will participate in a summer youth program at MSUM focusing on academic skill building, leadership development, and living skills. The program runs for six weeks beginning June 12, excluding the week of July 3-6. Students will meet in Lommen Hall to participate in sessions on goal setting, leadership, reading and writing, STEM […]