Art Dragon Stories

​Tanya Dickinson '00, business administration graduate, is an adventurous and generous Dragon who gives back to MSUM to ensure that future students have many opportunities.

Working in research is all about sharing your experience with others. Dr. Heather Cegla (they/them) is doing just that by engaging with students as the keynote speaker for the 24th Annual Andrew B. Conteh Student Academic Conference (SAC).

Miranda Hamman, a graduate student pursuing her master’s in speech pathology, created a project about the negative effects of screen time on young children, which she’ll present at the annual Student Academic Conference.  

Abdou Manjang graduated with a Master of Healthcare Administration in December. He secured his dream job before receiving his diploma.

While success didn't come overnight, Dragon alumni Troy Nelson and Katie Lorenson accredit their recent career success to MSUM. 

MSUM students Bridgett Grosz and MaryJo Nelson have been nominated for the 2021 Goldwater Scholarship. The Goldwater Scholarship is a highly competitive national award for students pursuing a career in science, mathematics, or engineering. Winners are expected to be announced at the end of March. 

Former and current foundation board members are key supporters for the proposed Alumni Center, a place that will serve as an anchor for alumni returning to campus.

Pursuing a Master’s in Healthcare Administration (MHA) has prepared Seth Adkin for law school.

Barnesville Elementary was one of six Minnesota schools honored with the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award. Three educators with Minnesota State University Moorhead ties accepted the award in Washington, D.C.

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

At MSUM, Life in the Balance ensures that our student-athletes’ holistic well-being is at the center of our athletics program. It’s also a core commitment being sought in the next Director of Dragons Athletics.