Community & Partnerships Dragon Stories

Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson believes that the future of Moorhead and of MSUM are intertwined, as college students thrive along with their community.

Today we honor Wendy Gibson, an MSUM employee who served nine years in the United States Army. 

We honor Parker Wood, a senior at MSUM studying elementary education. He will soon begin service with the North Dakota Air National Guard.

Jessalyn Canavan’s experience through the 18 Online program has aided her work and confidence in the classroom.

This week, the 2023 legislative session will conclude with a $2.6 billion capital investment package that includes $23 million for Weld Hall—a project that's been "shovel ready" since 2018.

Kara Gravley-Stack and her team at Minnesota State University Moorhead provide mental health essential services to the campus community.

During the 32^nd Woodland and High Plains Powwow at MSUM in April – faculty member Caitlin Johnson, Ph.D., plans to jingle dress dance for the first time in 15 years.

President Anne reflects on the power of collaborative governmental work within the Fargo-Moorhead community.

Starting college can be an enormous financial burden for many students. While they are getting an education they value, making ends meet can be a struggle, especially for those living independently for the first time. MSUM is assisting students with this burden by establishing the Dragon Pantry.

President Anne reflects on past projects within the community and expresses her heartfelt gratitude for the city of Moorhead. 

Today we honor veteran Brenda Norris, a staff member here at MSUM. Brenda is the Executive Director for Facilities Management and prior to that she worked on campus as a consultant on several capital building projects, beginning in 2002.   

On November 8, City of Moorhead voters will consider a ballot initiative to build a new Moorhead community center and regional library, funded by a 0.5% local option sales tax. As a 12-year Moorhead resident and proud president of Minnesota State University Moorhead, President Anne Blackhurst strongly endorses this initiative.