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First-generation student wins Sanford Scholarship
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.
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English student shares the power of storytelling
Savannah Dibben’s published story for her media writing class showcases how important storytelling is to her.
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Speech language pathology students offer hearing screenings to community
Connecting with the local community helps speech-language pathology graduate students refine their skills while providing needed services.
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Tackling PSEO Obstacles
Jered Pigeon, Director of MSUM’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, was awarded a Minnesota Office of Higher Education grant to help students like Varoon Khalil shine in higher education.
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Alumni-owned bakery leads to sweet success
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.
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Mental health professional scarcity spurs creative solutions
Laura Odgren earns her Specialist in School Psychology in a creative partnership through MSUM and schools.
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There's no place like home
Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson believes that the future of Moorhead and of MSUM are intertwined, as college students thrive along with their community.
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Dragons Who Serve: Wendy Gibson
Today we honor Wendy Gibson, an MSUM employee who served nine years in the United States Army.
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Fellow Officers, Longtime Friends
West Fargo recently welcomed Irankuna Penina Adel and Suham Ali, elementary school companions and Moorhead college graduates, to its police force.
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Dragons Who Serve: Parker Wood
We honor Parker Wood, a senior at MSUM studying elementary education. He will soon begin service with the North Dakota Air National Guard.
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A Piece of the Ocean: The MSUM Oceanarium's Metamorphosis
From a visionary school trip to community partnerships, MSUM's Oceanarium continues to embrace growth and change.
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18 Online Partnership Serving Educators Statewide
Jessalyn Canavan’s experience through the 18 Online program has aided her work and confidence in the classroom.