Student Life Dragon Stories

Franklin Ugochukwu is a local artist who also happens to be an MSUM alum. Franklin is a well-known character in the Fargo/Moorhead art world. Franklin balances his art career, running a YouTube channel, and staying involved with MSUM.

President Tim Downs advises students on what they can do to get the most out of their college experience. 

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.

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

Luzmary Diaz Castillo shares why she loves to be an MSUM Dragon.

The cost of education is on every student’s and parent’s mind. MSUM is making higher education more affordable for students not only in Minnesota, but also those from North Dakota and South Dakota.

Sometimes when you need to make an important decision you need to check the cold, hard facts and figures. Fortunately, we keep a good record of the important things.

Fumi Cheever helps international students adjust to campus life and schooling. Her grit through her years as an international student serves her well in her career and getting to know others.

This spring, MSUM welcomed 37 international students to campus. It's the largest international spring enrollment class in the last four years and MSUM could not be happier to welcome them to campus.

For Chloe Flynn, making valuable connections in MSUM’s SMART Start program helped ease the transition from high school to college.

Moyinoluwa (Mo) Abiola ‘17, a senior analyst at Goldman Sachs, knows the importance of connecting with the people around her in a place she loves. 

Dennis, a part-time MSUM student in art education, shares his gift with Fargo-Moorhead and surrounding communities as the powwow’s head male dancer.