Journalism Dragon Stories

Broadcast journalism and political science alum Jordan Schroeer's career began in Moorhead's campus newsroom. He's now leading communications for a U.S. senator.

Through Campus News and expert faculty mentorship, Moorhead prepares career-ready journalists with professional experience before graduation.

Broadcast journalism grad Sara Hand, a recipient of Minnesota State Moorhead's 10 Under 10 Award, makes community impact through digital storytelling.

Carter Headrick ’93 has spent his career sharing stories to influence the decisions of U.S. leaders, earning him the MSUM Foundation’s Dragon Impact Award.

Alyssa Goelzer came to MSUM certain that she would find her creative niche there. At MSUM she connected photojournalism to her passion.

Current Minnesota State University Moorhead students are being featured in the university's latest commercials. These commercials were produced by local agency and creative studio Tellwell, which also employs several Dragon alumni.

Erick George was a triple major and minor at MSUM. Now, he is the producer of The Valley Today at Valley News Live and is doing his own segment on former presidents, "The Countdown to 47."

Christopher Hovden's dedication to his broadcast journalism classes, Campus News, music, and his internship shows the impact involvement can have on a student. 

Tim Connolly ('78) has received one of MSUM's 2023 Distinguished Alumni awards.

Photojournalism graduate, Phillip Melroe, had a hand in game-day experience at the Super Bowl.

Marissa (Shiock) Weltin was awarded a 2022 Upper Midwest Regional Emmy for her work as an interning producer on WDAY when she was still a student.

James McCarty ‘20, is using his broadcast journalism degree to talk everything sports on Flag Family Media/ WDAY Radio.