Dragon Stories

As a young female in the military and in college, Tiarra Veazie crosses gender, age and physical fitness barriers.

David Stowman ’66 is honored with the MSUM Foundation’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award after a storied career in law.

MSUM has been an enlightening place for Rikki Fisher, from her first step on campus as an undeclared student to her role today as assistant professor.

Student mental health resources are a top priority at MSUM, which is why students have access to online therapy, 24/7 crisis support and coaching.

Mary Rupp, a double major in criminal justice and psychology, served as a student speaker for the Fall 2024 commencement ceremony.

From first applying to college in 2020 to registering for her last semester of classes, Angel Fuentes has approached life as a first-generation college student one step at a time. 

For psychology alumnus Jason Nicholas, his relationships with faculty at Minnesota State University Moorhead provided him the mentorship and career guidance he desperately needed in his life, something he now gets to be a part of in others' lives.

Lauren Starling brought outdoor murals to the tri-state area, making a community impact.

Free access to course materials through the Z-degree program is a part of MSU Moorhead's goals of equity, affordability, and quality of education for all.

Laura Odgren earns her Specialist in School Psychology in a creative partnership through MSUM and schools.

Stacey Benson ('90) has received one of MSUM's 2023 Distinguished Alumni awards.

Professional help is on the way to PK-12 schools struggling to fill mental health vacancies, thanks to a five-year grant.