Office of Diversity & Inclusion

The Minnesota State University Moorhead Office of Diversity & Inclusion offers four cultural and identity centers open to all students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. Through a variety of programming and specialized resources, our centers help build a campus community that is diverse, inclusive, globally aware and just.

Equity 2030
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan
Report a Bias Incident
Events
Access, Opportunity & Success (AOS) Scholars Program
SMART Start
American Indian Center
Intercultural Center
Rainbow Dragon Center
Women's Center
Lactation & Meditation Spaces
Student Organizations
Office of Diversity & Inclusion News
  • GRIT Program Recognized with Equity Award
    In June, MSUM’s GRIT Program received the inaugural Devinder Malhotra Equity Award from the Board of Trustees of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. The prestigious award recognizes our dedication to promoting student success, engagement, and closing achievement gaps. We are proud of the amazing team behind the GRIT Program for embodying the power of collaboration in advancing equity. “The collaborative […]
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  • Join Us for the Second LGBTQIA2S+ Employee Resource Group Meeting Tomorrow
    Join us Wednesday, August 7 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in CMU 218 or online via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting: One tap mobile: US: +13052241968,,97755674933# or +13092053325,,97755674933# Meeting URL: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/97755674933?from=addon Meeting ID: 977 5567 4933 Passcode: 1887 At this Meeting: We will be discussing the upcoming FM-Pride events Gather opinions on ERG leadership structure (Nominations and elections would happen in the fall […]
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  • Get Involved with FM Pride This Weekend
    MSUM is a proud gold-level sponsor of Fargo-Moorhead Pride. We will be hosting the Youth Pride All Ages Drag Show. It will be Friday, August 9 with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. in the CMU Ballroom. Be ready to embark on a magical journey of glitz and glamour at our family-friendly drag extravaganza! From fabulous costumes to captivating storytelling, witness […]
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  • He did what was expected, but his second act is bringing down the house
    MSUM Theatre Arts Director Craig Ellingson didn’t come out as gay until he was an adult; now he champions LGBTQIA+ voices in scripts and on stage By Tracy Briggs, The ForumJune 30, 2024 Editor’s note: This is the final story in a series of profiles featuring LGBTQIA+ artists in the community during Pride Month, celebrated each June. MOORHEAD — Craig Ellingson […]
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  • MSUM GRIT Program Recognized with Equity Award
    Recognizing collaborative partnerships that promote student success & close achievement gaps
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