Dragon Stories

Henrietta Doe, a 2024 graduate from Liberia, commits to the reliable and needed work of a nurse.

Moorhead and Fargo Public Schools Teachers of the Year are former MSUM alumni.

Social work student, Myrla Villa received the Sanford Health Equity in Education Scholarship for $5,000. As a home dialysis unit secretary for Sanford, Myrla’s heart for others shines in her interactions with patients and staff.

Sophia Smith, a junior in finance, was named the 2024-2025 Minnesota Collegiate DECA president.

Minnesota State University Moorhead students Kseniia Gaidamukha and Brenda Correa-Mendez broke tradition by being the only student presenters at the prestigious 2023 ACUI/NIRSA Collegiate Marketing Institute, a professional conference for the advancement of recreation, sport, and wellness.

MSUM alumni Morgan Laite (’17) and Maggie Thoemke (’16, ’19) met when they found themselves working at a job neither of them enjoyed. Bonding over their shared experience at MSUM, similar personalities, and the fact that they were born nine days apart, they quickly became close friends.

MSUM alum Emmanuel Aneke opened his own social media agency as a senior in college. Now graduated, he spends his time growing his business.

Computer Science student cracks the code for a prestigious Goldwater Scholarship nomination. 

Samantha Peterson (‘25) has been nominated for the Goldwater Scholarship for her dedication to anthropology research. 

Katlyn Haugrud, senior at MSUM and PRSSA president, is the recipient of a respected scholarship.

Emeritus political science professor Andrew Conteh has received MSUM's 2023 Outstanding Service Award for his lasting impact on campus.

Jenny Glenski ('13) has received MSUM's 2023 Outstanding Young Alumni Award.