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<p>MSUM Foundation</p>

A Life of Kindness Leaves a Lasting Legacy at MSUM

After a life of helping others, business alum David Deschene’s transformative estate gift to the MSUM Foundation will benefit many future students.
<p>Study Abroad &amp; Away</p>

Bringing Classroom Lessons Across Disciplines to Life in Italy and Turkey

The faculty-led study abroad program of art, history, and chemistry courses allowed students to experience firsthand the places they studied in class.

Welcome to the Dragon Community: Abby Nielsen

Abby Nielsen is the new Advancement Services Coordinator on the MSUM Foundation team in the Christianson Alumni Center.

Dragon Face in a New Place: Amanda Larson

Amanda Larson is the new Assistant to the Dean/OAS Senior of the College of Arts & Humanities.

<p>Doctor of education (Ed.D.) in educational leadership</p>

The teachers behind the superintendent

Moorhead Area Public Schools' Dr. Brandon Lunak will inspire the class of 2026 at graduate school commencement.

<p>Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership</p>

Education doctoral student goes from "playing school" to commencement speaker

Brittany Tischmak, teacher and aspiring writer, earns her MS and Ed.D. at Moorhead.

<p>Academic Success Center</p>

The Student Success Team Model: How Moorhead Is Improving Retention

Moorhead's new Student Success Team model brings clarity and coordination to student support and success—and is already yielding dividends.

<p>Master's in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)</p>

Distinguished alumnus and longtime professor recognized for career in fluency disorders

Bruce Hanson ’75, who advanced the MSUM speech-language hearing program, receives the 2026 MSUM Foundation Distinguished Alumni Award.

<p>Broadcast Journalism Degree</p>

From Campus News to breaking news

Selah Jacoway, broadcast journalism graduate and multimedia journalist at Valley News Live, speaks at commencement.

<p>Political Science Degree</p>

10 Under 10 Awardee uses legal training to strengthen business and community initiatives

Business leader Colin Helfenstein ('20) is being honored with an MSUM Foundation 10 Under 10 Award.

<p>Nibbe School of Teaching &amp; Learning</p>

Gabe Dannenbring bridges education and digital influence

Gabe is being recognized with an MSUM Foundation 10 Under 10 Award for his impact as an educator and digital creator.

<p>Business Administration Degree</p>

Former football captain and business alum makes big plays early in career

Shad Vedaa (business admin '20) is being honored with an MSUM Foundation 10 Under 10 Award.