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The Fine Art of Animation: Student and alum create animation for school play
An MSUM animation graduate and animation student collaborated on a project for a theatre production at Liberty Middle School in West Fargo.

Together, Higher Education and Industry Create Stronger Communities
MSU Moorhead president Tim Downs writes about how higher education must serve as a talent pipeline and a true partner in its region’s success.

Alum makes community impact through special education
MSUM helped Isidro Lopez to discover his potential, purpose, and a path that fulfilled his life.

Moorhead mayor honored with Dragon Impact Award
Carlson has left her impact in the community through her work advocating for victims of abuse.

MSUM alum mentors future Dragon educator
Sara Kubicek, an experienced educator and MSUM alumna, mentors student teachers like Fatima Alshahmani.
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Students get exclusive first look at the new Alumni Center sculpture
MSUM students visited Davis Designs to witness the transformation of a 2D concept into a large-scale sculpture by artist Brock Davis, soon to be installed at the Christianson Alumni Center.

Social work student honored with community service award
Eman Yassin, alum, current student, and advocate social worker was honored with the Virginia McKnight Binger Heart of Community Award.

MSUM students and alumni power new university commercials
Current Minnesota State University Moorhead students are being featured in the university's latest commercials. These commercials were produced by local agency and creative studio Tellwell, which also employs several Dragon alumni.

Raising the Bar: MSUM alumni open Starbird Lounge
Shannon and Adam Wiedman decided to combine their creativity and passion to open Starbird Lounge in Moorhead, Minn., a unique neighborhood cocktail bar with a relaxed and mid-century style environment.

Early childhood special education teachers benefit from new grant funding
Elevating Early Childhood Special Education Grant, funded by the MN Office of Higher Education, provides tuition support for MSUM students pursuing their Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) licensure.

MSUM alum's large-scale artwork impacts lives
Lauren Starling brought outdoor murals to the tri-state area, making a community impact.

Zero-cost textbooks being implemented at MSUM
Free access to course materials through the Z-degree program is a part of MSU Moorhead's goals of equity, affordability, and quality of education for all.