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<p>Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Grant</p>

Early Childhood Special Education Teachers Benefit from New Grant Funding

Elevating Early Childhood Special Education Grant, funded by the MN Office of Higher Education, provides tuition support for MSUM students pursuing their Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) licensure.

<p>ECONOMICS DEGREE</p>

Economics Program Places Alum at Cornell Law School

Economics alum Jonas Baune relied on the academic motivation from and advice of his professors to apply to, and be accepted at, his law school of choice.

<p>Transfer Student Admissions</p>

Why I Love MSUM

Judah Lind shares why he loves being a transfer student at MSUM.

<p>Psychology Degree</p>

First-generation student Angel Fuentes takes next step in college journey

From first applying to college in 2020 to registering for her last semester of classes, Angel Fuentes has approached life as a first-generation college student one step at a time. 

<p>Film Production Degree</p>

Catching Attention: MSUM Alum's Passion for Film and Dodgeball

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

<p>Psychology Degree</p>

First-Gen Student Now Helps Students Succeed

For psychology alumnus Jason Nicholas, his relationships with faculty at Minnesota State University Moorhead provided him the mentorship and career guidance he desperately needed in his life, something he now gets to be a part of in others' lives.

<p>School of Teaching and Learning</p>

Welcome to the #DragonFamily: Kenneth Driggers

Kenneth Driggers is MSUM’s new Assistant Professor of Educational Foundations in the School of Teaching and Learning.  

<p>Connect With Veteran Resources</p>

Dragons Who Serve: Ally Kester

Iraq Veteran Ally Kester feels at home at MSUM after transitioning from military service and transitioning her gender.

MSUM Alum's Large-scale Artwork Impacts Lives

Lauren Starling brought outdoor murals to the tri-state area, making a community impact.

<p>Connect with Veteran Resources</p>

Dragons Who Serve: Joaquin Watson

A family heritage of service spurred Joaquin Watson to join the U.S. Army. Now he’s the president of the Dragon Student Veterans Club.

<p>Connect with Veteran Resources</p>

Surrounded by Military: Heidi King helps Veteran students succeed

Heidi King supports military-connected students as the student relations coordinator for MSUM’s College of Arts and Humanities and as a volunteer on the campus’ Veterans Service Committee. 

<p>Engineering Physics Degree</p>

Unique Research Charges Innovation in Green Energy

In the fall of 2023, Claire got the opportunity to start researching with her professor, Dr. Anada Shastri, on the topic of renewable energy. Their research was focused on creating batteries that could support sustainable power infrastructure.