Awards & Achievements

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<p>Social Work Degree</p>

Providing care for all people

Counselor and advocate Kristen Mary Thomason is one of our 10 Under 10 alumni.

<p>Finance Degree</p>

Alum leads North Dakota’s top-rated video production company

Joe Tjosvold is the founder of Chezy, a video production company that brings clients’ visions to life through branded promotional video content.

<p>Studio Art Degree</p>

Community builder highlights the power of local engagement

Local arts leader Toby Zikmund strengthens communities in Fargo through creative collaboration, downtown advocacy, and support for emerging artists.

<p>COMMUNICATION STUDIES DEGREE</p>

A Force on the rink and in the community

Katie Merrick led the Fargo Force to the best off-ice season in the organization's history.

<p>Graphic &amp; Interactive Design Degree</p>

Artist spreads self-love in downtown Fargo

Discover how Hannah Stelter, founder of Designed by Hannah and Scribble Lady, empowers the LGBTQ+ community through body-positive art, inclusive events, and creative self-expression.

<p>Business Administration Degree</p>

Bookkeeper turns entrepreneurial leap into community impact

Entrepreneur and Moorhead alumna Maddie Craig empowers nonprofits and small businesses through bookkeeping, blending financial expertise with community-driven values.

<p>Life science education degree</p>

Science teacher makes waves through kindness, respect, and determination

Jake Pundsack is being recognized for his contributions as one of our 10 Under 10 alumni.

<p>Journalism Degree</p>

Digital content creator makes community impact in Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo

Broadcast journalism grad Sara Hand, a recipient of Minnesota State Moorhead's 10 Under 10 Award, makes community impact through digital storytelling.

<p>Psychology Degree</p>

MSUM alum's research is making roads safer

Sheila "Charlie" Klauer is a nationally recognized transportation safety researcher and recipient of the MSUM Foundation's 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.

<p>Biology degree</p>

Fish behaviorist recognized for contributions to science programs at MSUM

Bioscience professor Brian Wisenden is being recognized with the Outstanding Service Award.

<p>Advertising &amp; Public Relations Degree</p>

The ad and PR world is within reach for MSUM students

Emily Stengrim, senior creative producer at Nike, has been recognized as an Outstanding Young Alum for her nationally-known impacts in marketing.

<p>Political Science Degree</p>

Poli Sci graduate receives award for using compelling stories to spark sweeping change

Carter Headrick ’93 has spent his career sharing stories to influence the decisions of U.S. leaders, earning him the MSUM Foundation’s Dragon Impact Award.