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All Business: Student Athlete a Double Threat On & Off the Court
Alum and 6-year mens basketball player, Gavin Baumgartner, reflects on his time at MSUM and what is in store for his future.
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Coffee with Mary Downs: A conversation with MSUM’s First Lady
Mary Down's shares her experiences leading up to her husband's presidency at MSUM.
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Juggling single parenthood, college with a village's support
Tara Carlson is a single parent and MSUM alum. She shares how she was able to balance parenting while being a college student.
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MSUM awarded $6.7 million to address mental health needs
Professional help is on the way to PK-12 schools struggling to fill mental health vacancies, thanks to a five-year grant.
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Welcome to the #DragonFamily: Dylan Schmit
Meet Dylan Schmit, the new assistant coach for the women’s basketball team. He's helping our Dragons prepare for the season.
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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.
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Welcome to the #DragonFamily: Sandie Salisbury
Meet MSUM's new director of Institutional Research and Reporting, Sandie Salisbury. She conducts research and surveys on campus and helps with enrollment.
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Welcome to the #DragonFamily: Katie Demuth
Meet Katie Demuth, MSUM's assistant director of First Year Recruitment. Katie works with incoming students to help them choose and apply to MSUM.
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Let me create my own name
Simone LeClaire’s films are a study of self-expression and exploration. The MSUM film production graduate is a recipient of the Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship.
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Providing Safe Places
Erienne Fawcett is passionate about creating safe and welcoming areas for students.
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Finding Solutions by Helping the Forgotten
Miranda Bernier found her passion at MSUM and has become a school psychologist, making a difference in kids lives everyday.
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Art education alum turned one-woman business
Catie Miller is an artist turned one-woman business. She has used her art degrees to benefit the community we know and love.