Ryan Nelson named to Cass Clay Threat Assessment Threat Management Team

Director of Public Safety Ryan Nelson has been selected to participate in the Cass Clay Threat Assessment Threat Management Team. Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner created the task force to help prevent acts of violence after an investigation revealed that a gunman who killed an officer last year likely planned a mass shooting. Representatives include law enforcement, members of the court […]

MSUM new hire

Please join us in welcoming the following new employee to Minnesota State University Moorhead!  Make sure to say hello and let him know it’s a GREAT day to be a Dragon! September 16, 2020 Ryan Nelson – Interim Director of Public Safety, Public Safety

Public Safety Director changes

Several weeks ago, Ryan Nelson, MSU Moorhead Director of Public Safety, announced his resignation effective Tuesday, October 1. Dan Heckaman, MSUM Chief Information Officer, has agreed to serve in an interim capacity in the Public Safety Director role while the search for a permanent director is underway. Review of completed applications begins Monday, October 7 with phone interviews anticipated in […]

MSUM Executive Director of Facilities Management announcement

Jean Hollaar is pleased to announce that Brenda Norris has accepted the Executive Director of Facilities Management position at MSU Moorhead and she will begin her duties in early February.  Brenda brings over sixteen years of experience in managing construction projects at higher education institutions, particularly within the Minnesota State system. She also exhibits the University’s core values of grit, […]

Coffee with Anne

During “Coffee with Anne” this month,  President Anne Blackhurst visited with some of our new employees and shared the rich history of MSUM as well as talked about the culture, mission and core values of our university.      President Anne is pictured with new hires Seth Nichols, Assistant Director of Recreation – Competitive Sports, and Ryan Nelson, Director of Public Safety. […]