Dragon Stories

Moorhead and Fargo Public Schools Teachers of the Year are former MSUM alumni.

Social work student, Myrla Villa received the Sanford Health Equity in Education Scholarship for $5,000. As a home dialysis unit secretary for Sanford, Myrla’s heart for others shines in her interactions with patients and staff.

Savannah Dibben’s published story for her media writing class showcases how important storytelling is to her. 

Kara Gravley-Stack speaks about being MSUM's Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator and how she ensures a safe campus for students.

Sophia Smith, a junior in finance, was named the 2024-2025 Minnesota Collegiate DECA president.

Bradley Moore is MSUM's newest overnight General Maintenance Worker.

Minnesota State University Moorhead is welcoming Sarah West (‘07) as spring 2024’s commencement speaker. 

Grace Kennedy, a communication studies major, will graduate MSUM with years of impactful storytelling as an intern for three local marketing teams.

Minnesota State University Moorhead students Kseniia Gaidamukha and Brenda Correa-Mendez broke tradition by being the only student presenters at the prestigious 2023 ACUI/NIRSA Collegiate Marketing Institute, a professional conference for the advancement of recreation, sport, and wellness.

National Decision Day for prospective college students is May 1! If you or someone in your family has been accepted to MSUM we want to know – are you ready to be a Dragon?

MSUM’s equity gap led Associate Professor of Educational Leadership Dr. Caitlin Johnson to request and receive funding to conduct a wellness survey of Native American students on campus. Thanks to a team of Native American student researchers organized by Dr. Johnson, the survey was conducted in the fall semester of 2023.

Students study abroad in Germany and have an immersive international business experience.