Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Dragon Stories

Zac Spohn, a senior business administration major, is the new Executive President of Collegiate DECA.

Nursing practice is most often associated with hospital caregiving. Nursing alumna Jamie Anderson used to think that, too, until she learned just how many different paths her nursing career could take her.

One thing Evelyn Quigley, a 1982 graduate of MSUM, has loved about nursing is the opportunities the profession opens.

Every year at Commencement time, we also celebrate our MSUM employees. We recognize milestone Dragon anniversaries, the many contributions of our retiring employees, and those employees who’ve made especially noteworthy contributions to the University during the past year.

Minnesota State University Moorhead student Aleyah Fettig and co-owner Nat Nongnuang launched Sushi Burrito Café in January 2021.

Current MSUM Foundation Board President Brad Wimmer '76 (education, mathematics minor) brings positivity, knowledge and enthusiasm to the group.

Since he was five years old, William Lewandowski dreamed of being a teacher. He decided to go back to school to make that dream come true.

Sigma Theta Tau International is the international honors society for nursing. On March 27, 2021, nine MSUM students joined its ranks while a faculty member received prestigious recognition.

During National Nurses Week, Minnesota State University Moorhead and Essentia Health announced an exciting partnership to prepare the next generation of nurses.

Karla Wenger loves to put on her detective hat and solve problems. For the past 50 years, the administrative assistant in Graduate Studies has put those solution-focused skills to work.

Sharon Dardis never imagined all the ways her life would change when she pursued a baccalaureate degree in nursing from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 1985.

As a part of MSUM’s Art Education program, most students enrolled complete an art therapy field experience course. While it’s just a requirement for some, junior Katie Lou Sandberg decided to go further.