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<p>Graphic &amp; Interactive Design Degree</p>

Raising the Bar: MSUM Alumni Open Starbird Lounge

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.

<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.

MSUM Alum's Large-scale Artwork Impacts Lives

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

Zero-cost textbooks being implemented at MSUM

Free access to course materials through the Z-degree program is a part of MSU Moorhead's goals of equity, affordability, and quality of education for all.

<p>Larry Shellito Veterans Resource Center</p>

New Dragon VALOR Program Enhances Support for Veteran and Military-Connected Students

MSU Moorhead has launched Dragon VALOR, a Veteran Ally Organization that strives to elevate student Veterans’ academic success.  

<p>EDUCATION DEGREE</p>

Fostering Future Educators through the College for Kids and Teens Program

The College for Kids & Teens program offers a unique and effective approach to teacher preparation by integrating multiple generations of educators and emphasizing mentorship.

<p>Communication Studies Degree</p>

Carlyssa Pfennig gains clarity through Emerging Prairie Internship

Junior Carlyssa Pfennig began a unique internship this summer and shares what her journey has taught her and where it is taking her. 

<p>MSUM Alumni Center</p>

Homecoming Every Day

The MSUM Foundation proudly unveils its state-of-the-art Christianson Alumni Center, a vibrant hub designed to foster student and community relationships and serve as the anchor for alumni returning to campus.

Once a Dragon, Always a Dragon: The Power of the MSUM Dragon Network

From the first graduating class to today, MSUM Dragons have carried the torch of excellence, innovation, and leadership. Our alumni are more than graduates—they are part of a powerful network that spans the globe, influencing industries, communities, and the world at large.

<p>COMMUNICATION STUDIES DEGREE</p>

MSUM Alum Jordan Maahs Shares his Journey at StartUp Brew

Communication studies alum Jordan Maahs, co-founder of The Plant Supply, will be one of the featured speakers at the upcoming StartUp Brew event.

<p>Master of Science in Counseling</p>

Grant drives strategic growth of school counseling program

MSUM's counseling program has experienced rapid growth, nearly doubling its enrollment in three years, thanks to a $6.7 million grant.

Circles of community contribute to master's success

Six-student Ojibwe cohort earns degrees in curriculum and instruction.