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Doctoral student uses education to transform lives
Having navigated adversity as a college student, Jesse Mossholder now helps students through the experience.
Early Childhood Special Education Teachers Benefit from New Grant Funding
Elevating Early Childhood Special Education Grant, funded by the MN Office of Higher Education, provides tuition support for MSUM students pursuing their Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) licensure.
Fostering Future Educators through the College for Kids and Teens Program
The College for Kids & Teens program offers a unique and effective approach to teacher preparation by integrating multiple generations of educators and emphasizing mentorship.
Alums Casey & Kaley Mills are dynamic Teachers of the Year
Casey and Kaley Mills met at MSUM, graduated together, and both were awarded Teachers of the Year for Bottineau County. With visible dedication toward their students, the hardworking couple has made important advancements in each of their classrooms.
MSU Moorhead and Moorhead High School partnership inspires future educators
The Teacher Cadet Program, initiated in response to the growing teacher shortage, has already seen success. Many high school participants have discovered their passion for teaching and are committing to further their education at MSUM.
MSUM graduate, Jenessa Fillippi, is transforming houses into homes
Jenessa Fillippi, a proud MSUM alumna, has turned her passion into action through her nonprofit Down Home.
Triple Threat Hailen Ackerman Rejects Perfectionism
Current Graduate assistant and doctoral student Hailen Ackerman is continuing his studies in educational leadership at MSUM.
Humble beginnings to the Commencement stage: Gricel Escobedo-Kingwell shares her story
Gricel Escobedo-Kingwell will address her fellow graduates at MSUM’s 2024 commencement ceremony, sharing her story of grit, growth, and gratitude.
Region's top educators are Dragons
Moorhead and Fargo Public Schools Teachers of the Year are former MSUM alumni.
Addressing the Equity Gap: Survey sheds light on Native American student experiences
MSUM’s equity gap led Associate Professor of Educational Leadership Dr. Caitlin Johnson to request and receive funding to conduct a wellness survey of Native American students on campus. Thanks to a team of Native American student researchers organized by Dr. Johnson, the survey was conducted in the fall semester of 2023.
Ryan Brumwell: Sparking Change in Special Education
Special education graduate student Ryan Brumwell will speak at MSU Moorhead's 26th Annual Student Academic Conference about the burnout of special education professionals and possible solutions.
Student leaders champion diversity beyond the classroom
Student leaders of Student Council for Exceptional Children experience diversity outside of the classroom during volunteer opportunities and events.