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Mike Ceynowa ‘97 could have had a long career as a police officer without a bachelor’s degree, but his four years at Minnesota State University Moorhead instilled in him a deep passion for service and the resourcefulness to notably impact the communities he’s served. 

As stated in the introduction to Historic Resources in Minnesota: A Report of Their Extent, Location, and Need for Preservation, Submitted to the Minnesota Legislature by the Minnesota Historical Society (Minnesota Historical Society, 1979), "The 1977 State Legislature directed the Minnesota Historical Society 'to identify, inventory, and organize information about Minnesota's historical resources in a comprehensive plan.' It was anticipated that such a survey would be 'of inestimable use to the state, counties, cities, and regions in charting a course for historic preservation, recommending legislation needed in this field to the 1979 legislature, and bringing into sharp focus what programs and projects most need the State Historical Society's grant-in-aid program in the future'" (p. 1).

Tara Kennedy’s passion for creating is what sets her apart from the rest. With two degrees in graphic design and graphic communications, she sets the bar high in both professional and personal design.

MSUM alumni Morgan Laite (’17) and Maggie Thoemke (’16, ’19) met when they found themselves working at a job neither of them enjoyed. Bonding over their shared experience at MSUM, similar personalities, and the fact that they were born nine days apart, they quickly became close friends.

Current MSUM Foundation Board President Brad Wimmer '76 (education, mathematics minor) brings positivity, knowledge and enthusiasm to the group.

Amy Leupp served four years in the U.S. Airforce station in a Combat Comm unit, which required staying under 24-hour deployment notice. As an Airfield Systems Maintenance technician, she maintained mobile airfield equipment, mobile radios and equipment that directed aircraft in inclement weather.

A top Minnesota lawyer and advocate for women in the legal profession, Sara Gullickson McGrane is a recipient of an MSUM Foundation 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award.

Catie Miller is an MSUM Foundation 2026 Outstanding Young Alumna Awardee for her career in ceramics, education and public art.

Anna Egeland grew in confidence, found her career path and built lasting connections — all at Minnesota State Moorhead.

The Preferred Partners Program at Minnesota State Moorhead is designed to create meaningful collaborations with businesses, government agencies, healthcare systems, and school districts in the Fargo-Moorhead region and beyond.