President Downs featured in Fargo Monthly

MSUM alum Geneva Nodland interviewed President Tim Downs for a profile in the Fargo Monthly magazine. In the story, he says: “We want to be in the headspace of the community as an asset that’s always here, whether for education, arts, or partnerships. We want people to think of MSUM first.”   Read the full story.

MSU Moorhead sees significant growth in new student enrollment

Minnesota State University Moorhead began classes this week with new student enrollments that are well ahead of projections. Overall, new student enrollments are up 8%, which includes:  “We are excited to welcome a larger class of new students to the university,” said MSUM President Tim Downs. “We are doing a better job of telling our story. We offer great programs […]

MSUM’s tuition-free scholarship for North and South Dakota residents

Below is media coverage about MSUM’s tuition-free scholarship for North and South Dakota residents. MSU Moorhead creates tuition-free scholarship program for North and South Dakota residents (Valley News Live, March 20, 2024) MSUM to match tuition coverage of North Star Promise scholarship for North Dakota, South Dakota students (The Forum, March 20, 2024) MSUM expands tuition-free scholarship program to North […]

President Downs and VP Jackson featured in January Prairie Business magazine

President Tim Downs and VP of Academic and Student Affairs Arrick Jackson are among several higher education leaders featured in the January 2024 Prairie Business Magazine. In the issue, leaders discuss the strategic decisions being made to reshape higher education for the long term – everything from financial, enrollment and marketing challenges to addressing mental health and equity needs to […]