Business Dragon Stories

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.

Chezy, a video production company led by MSUM alumni Joe Tjosvold (founder), Luke Steichen and Shad Vedaa, has worked with worldwide companies like Amazon and Ralph Lauren, as well as local businesses and nonprofits.

The MSU Moorhead Collegiate DECA team continues to make waves, establishing itself as a formidable force. DECA, an organization for students interested in careers in marketing, finance, and other business-related fields, has seen MSUM's team excel at the regional, national and international levels.

Air Force member has balanced being on active duty and getting two master’s degrees at MSU Moorhead. 

Angele, Priscille and Elkana Munganga chose MSU Moorhead for its academic level and international community.

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.

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

Looking for a unique blend of business acumen and healthcare expertise? Consider setting yourself on a path to in-demand and fulfilling careers. 

David Foss' unusual combination of computer science, English, and business administration at MSUM allowed him to enjoy a wide variety of roles in computer systems and banking.

MSUM students Isabel Olson and Kobey Block share their involvement in DECA and how it has improved their college experience.

Over winter break, around 300 participants took advantage of MSUM's first-ever winter term. Students were able to take an online course at an accelerated fashion to get ahead of their degrees and lighten their course load during the academic year.

When Kevin Hanson walked into Gate City Bank one morning in 1983, he didn’t know if they were hiring. He had graduated with a bachelor’s in finance from MSUM two days prior and opened a phone book just hours before to look for job openings.