Economics Dragon Stories

Economics alum Jonas Baune relied on the academic motivation from and advice of his professors to apply to, and be accepted at, his law school of choice.

MSUM students Isabel Olson and Kobey Block share their involvement in DECA and how it has improved their college experience.

Moyinoluwa (Mo) Abiola ‘17, a senior analyst at Goldman Sachs, knows the importance of connecting with the people around her in a place she loves. 

Stacy Broman '85 has received the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award for her professional successes and personal milestones in her law career.

Rick Thoreson '81 (Business Administration, economics minor) has helped recognize outstanding alumni on the MSUM Foundation Board since 2016.

In 1962, while attending a junior college in his hometown of Fergus Falls, Minn., Joseph Kise (of infamous MSUM fame) was a visiting professor in one of Hollis Nelson’s classes. Kise spoke of the opportunities at MSUM, including programs and scholarships, and after some conversation, Hollis decided to transfer to Moorhead.

McKenna Togstad participated in the National Student Exchange (NSE) program which gave her the opportunity to study in New Jersey for a semester.

George Soule always knew he wanted to be a lawyer. After building a successful career, the 1976 alumnus now supports other American Indian students who have dreams of their own.

As a growth advisor for HealthPartners, Sarah Borgerding advises the organization on short- and long-term business decisions. The career perfectly balances the two degrees she earned from MSUM in 2003—business administration and economics.

Dragon Pride. It runs deep among our alumni and students. For many regional families, an MSUM education is a family tradition.