Dragon Stories

Joey Kramer (film studies '11) lives in two different worlds, working in the film industry and playing professional dodgeball.

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.

Discover Karl Hoium's journey of mentorship and career growth spurred by MSUM. Influenced by Dr. Martin Grindeland and Larry Scott, Karl's passion for sports led him from mass communication studies to a successful career with the RedHawks. His story highlights the value of internships, hard work, and dedication in the sports industry.

Alum and 6-year mens basketball player, Gavin Baumgartner, reflects on his time at MSUM and what is in store for his future.

Meet Brad Shamla, one of the newest MSUM Foundation Board members. He learned valuable life lessons as co-captain of the Dragon Football team, which helped him throughout his successful career. He looks forward to supporting future generations of MSUM students and playing a role in their success.

MSUM’s men’s basketball team defends its Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Tournament title. From there, the Dragons will almost certainly head to the NCAA Division II Championships by virtue of their record during the regular season. Meanwhile, our track and field athletes have been enjoying a noteworthy postseason with a number of Dragons taking first place in events at the recent NSIC Indoor Championships.

MSUM has recently been named the 2023 recipient of the NCAA Division II Award of Excellence.

Katie Merrick is using her experience and skills gained from her communication studies degree to aid her in her work for the Fargo Force.

At MSUM, Life in the Balance ensures that our student-athletes’ holistic well-being is at the center of our athletics program. It’s also a core commitment being sought in the next Director of Dragons Athletics.

Alumni Pete and Tanya Dickinson are strong advocates of the Dragon wrestling program.

Diane Miller graduated from MSUM in 2009 with a degree in music. Since then, she has been immersed in the music industry. Diane is now the host of The Local Show on The Current.

Midwest West Moving Company was started four years ago by three former MSUM Dragons.